Biotechnology Classroom DNA, RNA, and PCR Applications

Edvotek™ PCR Beads <img src=

Edvotek™ PCR Beads Products for Science Education

Provide the reagents for Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) in a convenient, ambient-temperature-stable bead.

Edvotek™ Do Onions, Strawberries and Bananas Have DNA? <img src=

Edvotek™ Do Onions, Strawberries and Bananas Have DNA? Products for Science Education

Students will participate in extracting DNA from fresh onion tissue.

Edvotek™ Principles and Practice of Agarose Gel Electrophoresis <img src=

Edvotek™ Principles and Practice of Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Products for Science Education

Introduce basic concepts and procedures of agarose gel electrophoresis with this complete experiment.

Edvotek™ DNA Damage and Repair <img src=

Edvotek™ DNA Damage and Repair Products for Science Education

Students can see firsthand the damage done by UV light.

Edvotek™ Genes in a Tube™ <img src=

Edvotek™ Genes in a Tube™ Products for Science Education

Students can transfer their DNA to a tube that can be worn as a pendant.

Edvotek™ In Search of My Father <img src=

Edvotek™ In Search of My Father Products for Science Education

Solve the mystery of two boys separated from their parents a decade ago.

Edvotek™ Micropipetting Basics <img src=

Edvotek™ Micropipetting Basics Products for Science Education

Pipetting is a critical skill necessary for the accuracy that is essential in scientific experiments.

Innovating Science™ DNA Fingerprinting Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit <img src=

Innovating Science™ DNA Fingerprinting Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit Products for Science Education

Experiments to perform agarose gel electrophoresis on four DNA samples to determine if DNA from suspects matches that of DNA found at a crime scene. Innovating Science DNA Fingerprinting Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit, help students to learn about restriction enzymes and importance of these enzymes in DNA fingerprinting process.

Edvotek™ PCR-Based DNA Typing <img src=

Edvotek™ PCR-Based DNA Typing Products for Science Education

DNA typing adapted from FBI technology.

Edvotek™ Blue/White Cloning of DNA Fragment and Assay of β-galactosidase <img src=

Edvotek™ Blue/White Cloning of DNA Fragment and Assay of β-galactosidase Products for Science Education

To clone a DNA fragment in pUC-linker and select colonies that have DNA inserts based on color selection.

Edvotek™ Identification of Genetically Modified Foods Using PCR <img src=

Edvotek™ Identification of Genetically Modified Foods Using PCR Products for Science Education

Certain foodstuffs, such as tofu and soy milk, contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Edvotek™ Mitochondrial DNA Analysis Using PCR <img src=

Edvotek™ Mitochondrial DNA Analysis Using PCR Products for Science Education

Advanced-level experiment uses the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to amplify a specific region of the mitochondrial chromosome and perform gel electrophoresis.

Edvotek™ DNA Standard Marker <img src=

Edvotek™ DNA Standard Marker Products for Science Education

New Edvotek standard marker features better separation, easier band measurements, and no unused bands.

Kemtec™ Genetics I Kit <img src=

Kemtec™ Genetics I Kit Products for Science Education

Kemtec™ Genetics I Kit includes three activities that introduce students to Punnet Squares, and other genetic topics

Edvotek™ DNA DuraGel™ <img src=

Edvotek™ DNA DuraGel™ Products for Science Education

Designed for students to learn pipetting samples in agarose gels.

Edvotek™ Construction and Cloning of DNA Recombinant <img src=

Edvotek™ Construction and Cloning of DNA Recombinant Products for Science Education

To study gene structure, function, and to enhance gene expression.

Edvotek™ In Search of Cancer Gene <img src=

Edvotek™ In Search of Cancer Gene Products for Science Education

Students will get to learn the effect of mutations in p53 tumor suppressor gene and its role in familial cancers.

Edvotek™ Principles of PCR <img src=

Edvotek™ Principles of PCR Products for Science Education

Uses gel electrophoresis to gain an understanding of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) process and its applications.

Edvotek™ DNA Fingerprinting by PCR Amplification <img src=

Edvotek™ DNA Fingerprinting by PCR Amplification Products for Science Education

Demonstrates the utility of DNA amplification in forensics.

RT-PCR: The Molecular Biology of HIV Replication <img src=

RT-PCR: The Molecular Biology of HIV Replication Products for Science Education

Unique, advanced-level demonstration of reverse transcriptase.

Edvotek™ Quick PCR <img src=

Edvotek™ Quick PCR Products for Science Education

Lets students gain hands-on experience in the principles and practice of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

Edvotek™ <i>Drosophila</i> Genotyping Using PCR <img src=

Edvotek™ Drosophila Genotyping Using PCR Products for Science Education

Advanced-level experiment uses agarose gel electrophoresis to explore DNA polymorphisms.

Edvotek™ Universal DNA Extraction Buffer <img src=

Edvotek™ Universal DNA Extraction Buffer Products for Science Education

Recommended for the extraction of DNA from various fruit and vegetable tissues.

Edvotek™ Mini-Prep Isolation of Plasmid DNA <img src=

Edvotek™ Mini-Prep Isolation of Plasmid DNA Products for Science Education

Introduces the principles of extracting plasmid DNA from bacterial cells.

Innovating Science™ Biomaterials To Make Your Own Contact Lenses <img src=

Innovating Science™ Biomaterials To Make Your Own Contact Lenses Products for Science Education

Engineers play an integral role in finding a ratio of materials to maximize the desired properties and decrease the negative effects of other properties. Students will engineer a lens using 2 different materials

Innovating Science™ Small Group Learning: Genetics Of Blood Types <img src=

Innovating Science™ Small Group Learning: Genetics Of Blood Types Products for Science Education

Blood type, an inherited characteristic, has use in everything from forensic investigations to medical procedures. In this activity, students will learn about the genetics that determine blood type and the possible inheritance patterns and how they express themselves.

Innovating Science™ DNA Extraction Kit <img src=

Innovating Science™ DNA Extraction Kit Products for Science Education

Learn the history of the discovery of DNA and DNA structure.

Innovating Science™ DNA Paternity Testing Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit <img src=

Innovating Science™ DNA Paternity Testing Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit Products for Science Education

Activity to perform electrophoresis to separate DNA samples of a child, mother, and two potential fathers to determine if either father is a possible paternal match. Innovating Science DNA Paternity Testing Electrophoresis Lab Activity Educational Kit, allows testing of child’s paternal relationship by comparing the child’s DNA profile to the profile of the mother and possible father to determine if an individual is the father or not.

Edvotek™ Reagents For Bacterial Transformation: X-gal <img src=

Edvotek™ Reagents For Bacterial Transformation: X-gal Products for Science Education

For rapid preparation of bacterial cultures for transformation.

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