RNA and DNA extraction kits take formalin-fixed tissue samples by storm, enabling superior quality and yields. Researchers using standard extraction protocols that heat samples to eliminate ...

The Maxwell ® RSC PureFood Pathogen Kit is designed to provide an easy and automated method for efficient purification of DNA used in PCR-based testing for food pathogen identification. Used with the ...

Let's face it, we are a results-driven society. Too focused on the outcome, people don't often think about the "how." For instance, did you think about "how" you got to work this morning or did you ...

Have you ever wondered how scientists extract DNA from organisms? Watch this video and discover how to make your very own DNA extraction kit with a strawberry and a few household items! The objective ...

Researchers have developed a new method to prepare bone powder for ancient DNA extraction. The method outperformed previous techniques of decontaminating ancient bones. Researchers from Max Planck ...

The effect of different DNA extraction protocols on activated sludge DNA yield and bacterial community composition was evaluated by temperature gradient gel electrophoresis (TGGE). Nine different ...

A novel method that in the future could be a major weapon against small and large-scale operations still targeting hawksbills for the illegal trade. Scientists have developed a test to extract DNA ...

Centuries-old genetic material can solve historical mysteries, from lost species to what killed Napoleon’s army.