Molecular Biology Methods

Tags or labels, called probes, are added to nucleic acids to enable detection or purification. Labels may include radioactive phosphates, biotin, fluorophores, and enzymes. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is used to identify specific DNA sequences and tests can also be performed for pathogen detection. Find labeling and detection kits, spectrophotometers, fluorometers, and more below for your nucleic acid work.

Cloning and genetic modification can be used to research and identify genetic defects. Cell and gene therapy are expanding fields of interest. Choose from a variety of competent cells, PCR cloning kits, enzymes and inhibitors, and more.

Mimicking natural viral processes, transfection artificially introduces nucleic acids to cells, producing various chemical, biological, or physical changes. Although the term transfection was originally used to describe the uptake of viral nucleic acid from a prokaryote‑infecting virus or bacteriophage, the term currently refers to any artificial introduction of foreign nucleic acid into a cell. Search for transfection reagents, electroporation supplies, and more to help effectively conduct your transfection procedures.