Ready-to-Load™ kits, DNA-based screening for smallpox

This experiment presents a bioterrorism scenario, with students examining a simulated DNA fingerprinting test for the detection of smallpox.
 

• For 6 lab groups

Also required: Electrophoresis tank, power supply, micropipettes (5 to 50 µl adjustable or 40 µl fixed volume) with tips, and a white light box is recommended.

Kit includes instructions, Ready-to-Load™ DNA samples, agarose powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain® DNA stain, 1 ml calibrated drop pipette, 100 ml graduated cyclinder and microtipped transfer pipettes.