Getting Started with DNA Gel Electrophoresis: Your Guide and Introduction
DNA gel electrophoresis is one of the most widely used analytical techniques in molecular biology, providing a simple and reliable way to separate DNA fragments...
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Best Types of Agarose Gels for DNA Electrophoresis – Buyer’s Guide
Using the wrong agarose can lead to smearing or poor separation. The good news is that once you know how to evaluate agarose and choose...
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GelRed™ vs GelGreen™: Choosing the Right DNA Gel Stain for Clear Results*
When searching for an alternative to ethidium bromide, you may have come across both GelRed™ and GelGreen™ nucleic acid stains. Now you’re unsure which one...
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5 Ways to Get Better GelRed Results*
Switching from ethidium bromide to GelRedTM offers a safer and more sensitive option for visualizing DNA in agarose gels. However, some researchers report inconsistent or...
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Troubleshooting DNA Ladders
Troubleshooting issues with DNA ladders begins with determining the issue, such as smeared bands, faint bands or missing bands. Next, determine the root cause of...
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Agarose LE vs. Agarose – What’s the Difference?
There are several different types of agaroses commercially available, each with unique properties suited for specific applications. However, a common question that comes up is...
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DNA Gel Electrophoresis Introduction & Overview
Electrophoresis is a technique where similarly charged molecules in a mixture flow in the same direction using an electric field, and the molecules are separated...
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Choosing Between TAE buffer and TBE Buffer for Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
In molecular biology, agarose gel electrophoresis is a common method used for many applications, such as cloning, visualizing your PCR products, or checking whether your...
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Agarose Gel FAQs
These are some of the top questions surrounding gel electrophoresis and agarose gels. Learn about how to reuse/remelt your gels, how to calculate concentration, what...
