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Chelating Agents: A Beginner’s Introduction
A chelating agent is a compound that forms stable complexes with metal ions through different types...

6 Key Steps to NGS Input Sample Preparation
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation is the first step in library preparation. Sample...

The 5 Golden Tips for Library Preparation
Being successful at preparing a library is always tricky because there are many factors involved. Th...

Quality Control for Library Preps
Library preparation quality gives you more information about your samples including concentration, s...

Library Preparation Methods for Sequencing
Library preparation is a method where DNA or cDNA is attached to a flow cell (a slide with tiny chan...

Tips for Choosing Between Heat Shock or Electroporation
Choosing the right transformation method and being successful is always tricky. Choosing between h...

Troubleshooting DNA Ladders
Troubleshooting issues with DNA ladders begins with determining the issue, such as smeared bands, fa...

Nourseothricin Overview
Nourseothricin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and is a mixture of streptothricin D and F (>85%),...

Five Tips To Make Your Research Antibiotics Last Longer
How do you make research antibiotics last longer? This is a common question in the lab, and research...