Electrophoresis labs
Lab materials
Middle and high school teachers can request the following materials to conduct the electrophoresis series of labs (Electrophoresis Exploration, Dye Lab, DNA Lab):
- Agarose (pre-mixed)
- TAE Buffer (50X concentration)
- 1M Sodium Chloride solution
- Phenol Red
- Dye Samples (set of six)
- DNA samples (must be requested at least two weeks prior to use; must be stored frozen)
- Eppendorf tubes, pipette tips, 50 cc centrifuge tubes, pH paper
Please allow a minimum of two weeks for preparation and mailing of these materials.
Lab protocols & guides
The following lab protocols and instructor's guides include equipment and materials purchasing information.
Electrophoresis Exploration Instructor's Guide
The Dye Lab Instructor's Guide