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CRISPR & Genome Editing

CRISPR and gene editing resources on tools, reagents, and more.

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DNA and protein electrophoresis resources on tools and more.

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DNA Modification & Enzymes

Resources on DNA modification reagents, tools, and more.

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Enzyme Linked-Immunosorbent Assay

Resources on ELISA reagents, tools, and more.

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PCR, qPCR, & DNA Amplification

Resources on PCR, DNA amplification tools, reagents, and more.

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Protein Purification & Isolation

Resources on protein purification tools, reagents, and more.

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Western Blot Imaging

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What Is Deoxythymidine Triphosphate (dTTP)?
February 15, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

What Is Deoxythymidine Triphosphate (dTTP)?

What is dTTP? 2′-deoxythymidine 5′-triphosphate (or dTTP) is one of the nucleotide bases among three other dNTPs (deoxynucleoside triphosphate)—dATP, dGTP, and dCTP—that are involved in th...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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What Is dCTP? Definition & Use Cases
February 15, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

What Is dCTP? Definition & Use Cases

What is Deoxycytidine Triphosphate (dCTP)? 2′-deoxycytidine 5′-triphosphate (or dCTP) is a nucleoside triphosphate (a nucleotide), containing cytosine as its pyrimidine base. It also...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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What Is the Role of MgCl2 in PCR Amplification Reactions?
February 15, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

What Is the Role of MgCl2 in PCR Amplification Reactions?

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Basics Did you know Mullis and Michael Smith won the Nobel Prize for discovering the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in 1983? This groundbreaking technology-enabled sci...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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PCR Master Mix: Definition, Types, & More
February 15, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

PCR Master Mix: Definition, Types, & More

What is a Real-time PCR Master Mix? PCR master mix, as the name suggests, is a premixed solution of all reagents and essential components required to run a PCR assay. It contains dNTPs (dATP, dGTP, dT...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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What Is Deoxyguanosine Triphosphate (dGTP)?
February 15, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

What Is Deoxyguanosine Triphosphate (dGTP)?

What is dGTP? Deoxyguanosine triphosphate (dGTP) is a nucleotide with a purine base (guanine), deoxyribose sugar, and three phosphate groups. It’s one of the four dNTPs (deoxynucleoside triphosphate) ...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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What Is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

What Is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

Effective research and advancements in life science would not be possible without the discovery of PCR. PCR has contributed greatly to innovations in biopharmaceuticals, biotech crops, and industrial ...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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DNA Modification: Processes, Significance, & Implications
February 7, 2022
 
DNA Modification

DNA Modification: Processes, Significance, & Implications

What is DNA Modification? DNA modification, also referred to as genetic modification or genetic engineering, is defined as the alteration of the genetic makeup or original genome of organisms that wou...

DNA Modification
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What Is RNase? The Basics of Ribonuclease
February 7, 2022
 
DNA Modification

What Is RNase? The Basics of Ribonuclease

What is RNase? RNases (or ribonucleases) are a class of hydrolytic enzymes that catalyzes both the in vivo and in vitro degradation of ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules into smaller components. The nuc...

DNA Modification
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What Is a Protein Ladder? Definition, Role, & Types
February 7, 2022
 
Electrophoresis

What Is a Protein Ladder? Definition, Role, & Types

Protein ladders are used in experiments to estimate the size of proteins of interest and are resolved using gel electrophoresis. They are also known as protein markers, protein standards, or protein m...

Electrophoresis
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DNA Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?
February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

DNA Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?

What is DNA Polymerase? A number of molecular biologists originally believed that the first DNA molecule is the reason for life on earth. That sentiment changed after many years of research and experi...

PCR & DNA Amplification
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What Is Protein Purification? Definition, Methods, & More
February 7, 2022
 
Protein Purification

What Is Protein Purification? Definition, Methods, & More

What is Protein Purification? In biochemistry, a protein is a polymer of amino acids arranged in the form of polypeptide chains. Proteins play an integral role in cell structure and function. In...

Protein Purification
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TAQ Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?
February 7, 2022
 
PCR & DNA Amplification

TAQ Polymerase: What Is It & What Does It Do?

Taq Polymerase Basics What is Taq Polymerase? Taq DNA Polymerase, or Taq polymerase, is a biological catalyst involved in the attachment of nucleotides to synthesize DNA––like any other polymerase. A ...

PCR & DNA Amplification