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Nucleic Acid Gel Electrophoresis

DNA electrophoresis using an agarose gel

Nucleic acid gel electrophoresis is a molecular biology technique for the separation, identification, and purification of DNA and RNA fragments based on size and charge. In this technique, DNA and RNA molecules are separated by applying an electric field to move negatively charged nucleic acids through an agarose or polyacrylamide gel matrix.  

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Nucleic Acid Gel Electrophoresis Equipment and Systems

Optimize DNA and RNA analysis with our stains, gels, and labeling reagents for precise quantitation.

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Biological detergents and surfactants, including REACH-compliant biodegradable alternatives, are available for cell lysis, DNA/RNA electrophoresis, Western blotting, transfection, and many other life science research applications.

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Milli-Q® Benchtop Lab Water Purification Systems

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