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Agarose gel electrophoresis is a staple in any biotechnology classroom. It’s a powerful tool to visualize DNA fragments, but there’s one small detail that makes a big difference—the percentage of agarose in your gel. So how do you know what…
Read More Get the Best Results: How to Choose the Right Agarose Gel Percentage
We’re diving deep into one of the most powerful tools in modern biology: PCR, and its high-tech cousin, qPCR. These techniques are the backbone of genetic analysis. Whether your students are curious about forensics, disease testing, genetics, or biotechnology, understanding…
Read More PCR vs qPCR: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve ever ordered red snapper at a restaurant or picked it up at the grocery store, you might assume you're getting exactly what the label promises. But according to several studies and seafood fraud investigations, there's a good chance…
Both CRISPR-Cas technology and restriction enzymes are key tools in molecular biology, particularly for editing and manipulating DNA. They act as molecular scissors that cut DNA at specific sites. This allows scientists to alter genetic material for various reasons, such…
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