Budget-friendly DNA gel electrophoresis

With the Viewit™ Illumination Kit, you can see DNA separation in real time

Gel electrophoresis is an essential biotech method that can engage students in topics across the biology curriculum, from genetics and human health to ecology and evolution. 

Now you can bring DNA gel electrophoresis to your classroom at an unbeatable price

The Bandit™ system is a safe and low-cost STEM activity kit students can use to build and run a working electrophoresis system. With the addition of the Viewit™ illumination kit, students can visualize DNA samples during gel electrophoresis in real-time!

The combined Bandit™ + Viewit™ electrophoresis system is now available for $150. This is an unbeatable price for a fully reusable gel electrophoresis system that includes:

• A reusable gel electrophoresis system
• A built-in real-time DNA transilluminator
• USB-C power compatible with phone chargers (available as an add-on)

Gel electrophoresis designed for classroom use

These features make the Bandit™ + Viewit™ an unbeatable combination for the classroom:

• They are durable and reusable electrophoresis systems 
• The blue-light illumination is compatible with safe fluorescent DNA stains (like SeeGreen™ or GelGreen®)
• They use sustainable, safe, low-voltage USB power 

The Bandit™ + Viewit™ combination is the perfect partner for DNA electrophoresis Learning Labs™. Explore core topics in biology and biotechnology, hand-on!  

Related resources:

• Learn more about the Viewit™ Illumination Kit
• Learn more about the Bandit™ STEM Electrophoresis Kit
• Explore activities for the classroom: DNA electrophoresis Learning Labs™