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DNA Electrophoresis
Understanding DNA unlocks insight into health, heredity and productivity.
DNA Electrophoresis
STEM Reactor offers Equipment and Experiment Packages for studying DNA using electrophoresis, a key technique used in research, industry and forensic sciences for understanding genetic variation.
Students learn to identify similarities and differences in DNA samples. They will load and run an agarose gel and analyse the results.
The EDGE has arrived
The EDGE™ Integrated Electrophoresis System revolutionizes biotechnology by merging an electrophoresis chamber, power supply and blue light into a single, safe and easy-to-use apparatus.
EDVOTEK®’s M36 is a durable and seamless injection-molded horizontal agarose electrophoresis unit designed for ease-of-use and safety. It provides the maximum economy by hosting up to six lab groups on one apparatus. Included with the unit are six 6-tooth combs. The six 7 x 7 cm gel casting trays each have an embossed gel ruler and include rubber end caps which seal the trays. Both the electrophoresis chamber and the gel casting trays are UV transparent.
The DuoSource™ electrophoresis power supply has been reimagined and now includes a built-in timer. Run gels quickly in only 20-30 minutes at 150 V!
Features:
• Built-in Timer
• Max Voltage: 150 Volts
• Voltage Steps: 100 or 150 Volts
• Max Current: 75 Milliamps
• Output Type: Constant Voltage
• Universal Voltage for Worldwide Use
EDVOTEK® Fixed Volume MiniPipets are precise and cost-effective. They utilize standard disposable 'yellow' micropipet tips.
Please specify volume when ordering.
The successor to the popular TruBlu™ has been improved with an enlarged viewing surface and a novel white light mode. Blue light enables visualization of SYBR® Safe stained DNA gels and white light enhances visualization of blue stained DNA or protein gels. It may also be used to brilliantly illuminate fluorescence in green fluorescent proteins (gfp). The TruBlu™ 2 has enough surface area to simultaneously view up to eight 7 x 7 cm gels and combines the functions of two units into one!
• High Density LED Dual Blue/White Light Modes
• Large Viewing Surface: 27 x 15 cm
• Orange Contrast Lid
• Safe - Non-UV Wavelength
• Built-in Fan Minimizes Condensation
• Blue Light Emission Spectrum Centered Around 470 nm
• Universal Voltage for Worldwide Use
DNA Electrophoresis kits
Explore a range of different themes and samples to make the most of your electrophoresis equipment.
Sickle Cell Anemia is a common genetic disease that causes long rods in red blood cells, giving them a "sickled" appearance. In this experiment, your students will investigate the restriction enzyme that discriminates between HbA (normal) and HbS (disease) genes and perform a simulated test on a patient. Available in various sizes to fit your class numbers.
DNA Finger printing with restriction enzyme digestion. Basic concepts of DNA fingerprinting are featured in this lab by comparing crime scene DNA with suspect DNAs. Fingerprint patterns are separated by agarose gel electrophoresis and the students determine who may have done it! Available in various sizes to fit your class numbers.
This experiment introduces students to the use of DNA fingerprinting in a simulated paternity determination. A child's DNA fingerprint is compared with his parents. The experiment does not contain human DNA. Available in various sizes to fit your class numbers.
The p53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene which prevents cancer. Testing people for mutations in their p53 gene can indicate an increased risk in developing cancer. A DNA test indicates their likelihood of developing cancer. Available in various sizes to fit your class numbers.
Simulations of Electrophoresis with dyes
These cost-effective kits give your students the experience of preparing and analysing samples for electrophoresis in a quick and easy lesson.
In this experiment, students compare dyes in a simulated DNA paternity test. Comes in various volumes to suit all class sizes.
DNA obtained from a single hair left behind at a crime scene can be used to identify a criminal. In this experiment, your students will compare simulated crime scene DNA with that of two suspects.
• Learn about DNA fingerprinting while solving a crime!
• Introduce the biotechnologies of restriction enzyme digestion, PCR, and electrophoresis
• Perform agarose gel electrophoresis to separate different sized dye molecules
• Load, run, and analyze simulated crime scene and suspect samples
Agarose gel electrophoresis is a powerful, analytical method for the separation of biomolecules. This experiment demonstrates the basic procedures of agarose gel electrophoresis, including gel casting, sample loading and separation on the basis of size and charge, using a selected set of coloured dyes that have different properties and various rates of mobility during electrophoresis. (6 experimental groups)
How Cops Used DNA to Catch the Golden State Killer
The case of the Golden State serial killer, and how it was cracked in 2018 using DNA technology, coupled with mining publicly available genealogy data is a phenomenal example of cutting-edge forensic science.
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