If you’ve ever been tasked with developing a PCR reaction you know how hard it can be to get a PCR experiment to work. In fact, a popular and all too accurate lab joke is that PCR stands for “Pipette,…
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What’s in a name? Exploring different types of PCR
The Polymerase Chain Reaction ©Edvotek 2014 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a widely used molecular biology technique that amplifies specific DNA segments. Researchers design primers that match the target DNA sequence, which is then amplified by Taq DNA polymerase. Basic…
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Biotech Basics: How many times can I reuse electrophoresis buffer?
Electrophoresis is a biotechnology technique that separates mixtures of molecules based on charge, shape, and size using electricity and a porous gel matrix. It is commonly used to separate dyes, proteins, and nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. During electrophoresis,…
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Cleaning up chemical spills in the laboratory
In spite of everyone's best efforts, accidents happen in the laboratory. Glassware is dropped or chipped, fingers are stabbed by sharps, and chemicals are spilled on the bench or floor. If handled properly, a chemical spill can be nothing more…
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