DNA Analysis
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
PCR allows us to target and copy specific genes, it is the key to unlocking the blueprint of life.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
PCR is the technology that underpins most DNA analysis. It allows researchers to target specific genes of interest for analysis. Additionally, PCR enables us to make copies of DNA unlocking a range of analytic techniques including sequencing and electrophoresis.
Bring PCR to your students with our range of instruments and kits designed to make DNA analysis simple.
EdvoCycler™ 2
Classroom PCR Reminagined!
This PCR instrument has been designed to be the best value among classroom thermal cyclers. The EdvoCycler™ 2 features 48 wells and an intuitive touchscreen. Proudly made in the USA and backed by an industry-leading 3 year warranty!
PCR Experiment Kits
PCR made easy. Get the most out of your thermal cycler with these ready-to use kits with a range of cirriculum linked themes.
Drinking water is routinely tested for contamination. If a screening tests positive, more sophisticated tests are required. One such test uses PCR in multiplex format. In this experiment, students will test for the presence of three separate, classroom-safe organisms in a water sample using a single PCR reaction.
In this easy PCR experiment, students will make billions of copies of a small amount of DNA in just 90 minutes! They will just need to mix template DNA & primers with PCR beads that contain all of the other components required to carry out a PCR reaction. Students will see the increasing amounts of DNA for themselves, taking samples every few cycles and analyzing them on a DNA gel.
Some foods contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms (GMO). Examples include tofu, corn flakes and corn meal. In this experiment, your students will extract DNA from food or plant material and perform PCR to determine if any GM indicator genes are present. Amplified DNA is separated and sized by agarose gel electrophoresis. (Requires 1 to 3 day shipping).
Genomics News: Why genomics is the real MVP in the fight against COVID clusters
COVID-19 clusters have made headlines, contact tracing efforts and genomic sequencing feature heavily in the media’s reporting of the coronavirus pandemic.
But how exactly is genetics being used for epidemiological tracing purposes and how is it helping researchers and policymakers to respond to these outbreak clusters in real-time?
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