Troubleshooting primer dimer in PCR
In this blog post, we'll break down the basics of what primer dimers are, how...
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How to load a gel for electrophoresis
Loading DNA or RNA samples for gel electrophoresis takes a little practice. Here are five...
How to pour agar plates for bacterial culture
If you are looking to perform a lab using bacteria, you must first pour Luria-Bertani...
Quick and easy cheek cell DNA extraction
The first step in any type of genetic testing is to collect a DNA sample....
How to connect to your miniPCR with your device
Everyone’s favorite portable thermal cycler, the miniPCR®, allows you to program and run your PCR...
DNA vs. protein gel electrophoresis: What’s the difference?
…and how to use a DNA gel setup to run proteins Red and green fluorescent proteins...
Choosing the right voltage for your gel electrophoresis run
Some gel electrophoresis systems allow you to set the voltage for your gel run. Here,...
Choosing the right agarose percentage for gel electrophoresis
Electrophoresis experiments sometimes list a specific percentage of agarose to use in the gel. Let’s...
How to store and use PCR primers
This blog post is the last of 4-part series on PCR primers. Elsewhere on our...
How to reuse and recycle agarose gels
Barely-used pipette tips. Untouched gels. Biology experiments can be expensive and also create a lot...