National Standards for Grades 8-12
 
Finally, a safer, more affordable option for experiencing gel electrophoresis in the classroom! Now anyone can learn the essentials of this classic molecular biology technique pivotal to biotech research. Students isolate DNA samples from live organisms, make their own buffers and reagents, and run the samples on agarose gels they pour themselves. Then they stain the DNA with methylene blue to visualize the samples. A wonderful classroom tested option for those without pricey biotechnology equipment. Kit includes all materials, supplies, and instructions for isolating DNA, making running buffers, creating tracking dyes, pouring and running gels, and staining DNA....including the power sources. Materials and supplies for 100s of DNA sample isolations and up to 50 agarose gels. DNA Extraction - 45 minutes, Reagent & Gel Preparation - 45 minutes, Electrophoresis - 90 minutes. Designed with one gel running station. Ideal for 1-4 students working in a group.