Careers where DNA Sequencing Technology is Important

Interested in learning more about DNA Sequencing Technology?  Check out our previous posts on the history of DNA sequencing and on DNA sequencing in today's laboratory! The development of DNA sequencing technologies has revolutionized biology and medicine. DNA sequencing is…

Biotechnology Milestones – The Discovery of DNA

What is DNA?  The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Contained within the nucleus of these cells is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid (or DNA). Today, we know that DNA is the blueprint…

Waste not, want not — a fun science experiment using leftover FlashBlue™!

Agarose gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments in complex mixtures according to their size. However, because DNA is clear and colorless, these bands cannot be seen with the naked eye. Edvotek® offers several different methods for visualizing the…