Lab Media Kits & Components
Lab media components include selective and differential media, carefully designed to favor the growth of specific types while inhibiting others. The additives contained in the media are ideal for differentiating between different species or strains.
The Thomas Scientific range includes molecular biology reagents such as yeast extract, ideal for various microorganisms and molecular genetics applications.
Selective and enrichment media is designed to help recover pathogens from a mixture of bacteria. Reagents are tested and chosen for their ability to promote optimum growth of E. coli when combined with LB Medium, Lennox formulations.
Lab media components available provide nutrients through proteins and amino acids. Buffering agents include phosphates and acetates and are ideal for various applications within the lab to help achieve precise results.
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Kit Student Bacteria
Innovating ScienceBacteria are often associated with various diseases, infections, and other sicknesses. Certain bacteria can have negative effects on other living organisms, but in reality the vast majority of bacteria range from harmless to incredibly beneficial. This kit contains materials for students to use in…
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LB-Agar, Lennox (Large Capsules)
MP BiomedicalsLB Lennox Agar capsules is a nutritionally rich medium originally developed for growth and maintenance of E. coli strains. Same high quality formulation and growth characteristics as LB Lennox agar powder Capsule form eliminates the need for weighing and handling The ultimate in ease…
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X-GAL, Powder
CorningX-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-b-D-galactopyranoside) is a substrate of b-galactosidase, a gene product of the lac operon in E. Coli. X-Gal included in bacterial medium will be hydrolyzed by ß-galactosidase to produce indoxyl, a colormetric indicator of the activity of the lac…
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1.0% Agarose 200Ml - Resolves Dna Fragments 0.5-20Kb Long
Innovating ScienceSimply melt the prepared agarose in a water bath or microwave. Pour into a gel casting tray, allow the molten agarose to solidify and run your gel. 1.0% Agarose 200mL – Resolves DNA fragments 0.5-20kb long DOT Info: Non-regulated
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Sabouraud-Dextrose Broth,100G 50 G/L
Innovating ScienceAn all-purpose medium for the growth and maintenance of a wide variety of fungi and yeasts. 100 g Sabouraud-Dextrose Broth Use 50 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated
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1X Phosphate Buffered Saline Dulbecco's Formula
MP BiomedicalsPhosphate Buffered Salts, Dulbecco's Formula (DPBS) is a balanced salt solution (BSS) used for the handling and culturing of mammalian cells. DPBS is used to to irrigate, wash, and dilute mammalian cells. Phosphate buffering maintains the pH in the physiological range. Calcium and magnesium…
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Sim Medium 500G 30 G/L Mm1041-500G
Innovating ScienceTo assist in the differentiation of enteric organisms the medium provides three tests – indole production, production of hydrogen sulfide by organisms that can reduce sulfur, and motility. Requires Kovac’s reagent for determination of indole production. 500 g SIM Medium Use 30 grams with 1 liter…
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L-Broth Agar Capsules
MP BiomedicalsPreparation Method Media Preparation: Reagents are tested and chosen for their ability to promote optimum growth of E. coli when combined in L-Broth Agar Medium formulations. Chosen reagents are combined in the proper proportions according to the L-Broth Agar formulation and thoroughly blended…
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ZymoBroth
Zymo Research CorporationZymoBroth (ZB) is a specially formulated growth medium used for the preparation of highly competent E. coli cells for DNA transformation. When compared to classic SOB growth medium, ZymoBroth dramatically increases transformation efficiency, typically on the order of 5 - 100 fold (depending on the…
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LB Medium Capsules
MP BiomedicalsLB medium is the most widely used medium for the growth of bacteria. Our encapsulated format eliminates the waste, inaccuracies and mess associated with weighing out bulk powder and offers increased convenience and ease of use.
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LB-Agar, Lennox Powder
MP BiomedicalsLB-Agar, Lennox is a rich Medium for the growth of E. coli and certified for plasmid and other bacterial cultures in liquid medium. Molecular Biology Certified Nutritionally rich medium Supports a luxurious growth of E. coli cells Tryptone and yeast extract supply essential growth…
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Mac Conkey Agar, 1000G 50 G/L
Innovating ScienceMacConkey agar – for the selective growth of Gram-negative bacteria and differentiation of lactose and non-lactose fermenting organisms. Lactose fermenting organisms form pink colonies on the surface of the agar. 1 Kg MacConkey Agar Use 50 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated …
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L-Broth Agar (Large Capsules)
MP BiomedicalsL-Broth Agar is a nutritionally rich medium originally developed for growth and maintenance of recombinant E. coli strains. Eliminate waste, inaccuracies and mess Encanpsulated format for convenience and ease of use Growth characteristics are the same as L-Broth Agar powder …
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PrimeStore ATM®
Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics LLCPrimeStore ATM: An Analyte Transport Medium for optimized molecular testing while preserving and stabilizing proteins and antibodies for rapid testing (no Guanidine or Ethanol).
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100mM Sodium Pyruvate
MP BiomedicalsSodium pyruvate is used by cells as an easily accessible carbohydrate source. Additionally, it is involved with amino acid metabolism and initiates the Kreb′s cycle. The 100 mM solution should be diluted 1:100 for most cell culture. The use of sodium pyruvate in Wallen fermentation medium to…
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Tryptic Soy Broth, 100G 25 G/L
Innovating ScienceAn excellent all-around growth medium for the cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria. 100 g Tryptic Soy Broth Use 25 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated
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LB-Agar Medium (Pouches)
MP BiomedicalsLB broth is the most widely used medium for the growth of bacteria. MP Biomedicals offers LB media in a variety of formats for convenience and ease of use. Typically contain 10 g of tryptone and 5 g of yeast extract per liter, and vary in salt
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Simmons Citrate Agar 100G 24 G/L Mm1040-100G
Innovating ScienceA medium helpful in differentiation of the Enterobacteriaceae. Simmons citrate agar test for organisms that are able to utilize citrate as a carbon source. Organisms that can utilize citrate produce an alkaline carbonate changing a pH indicator in the agar from green to blue. Some citrate negative…
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Mac Conkey Agar, 100G 50 G/L
Innovating ScienceMacConkey agar – for the selective growth of Gram-negative bacteria and differentiation of lactose and non-lactose fermenting organisms. Lactose fermenting organisms form pink colonies on the surface of the agar. 100 g MacConkey Agar Use 50 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated …
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IPTG (isopropylthiogalactoside) is an inducer of the lac operon in bacteria, which is frequently used in cloning as a component of a recombinant plasmid. When used with X-gal to detect lac gene activity, IPTG can be used for screening of clones containing a gene of interest in the lac operon.…
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YNB w/o ammonium sulfate, w/o potassium phosphate, 454 g
MP BiomedicalsYNB is available with or without ammonium sulfate. YNB is composed of salts, vitamins and trace elements. Some component dropouts are available. To make your own synthetic defined yeast media, start with the YNB of your choice, add a carbon source, the appropriate amino acids, and agar if necessary.
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Sabouraud-Dextrose Agar, 500G 65 G/L
Innovating ScienceAn all-purpose medium for the growth and maintenance of a wide variety of fungi and yeasts. 500 g Sabouraud-Dextrose Agar Use 65 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated
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Nutrient Broth, 1000G 8 G/L
Innovating ScienceA good general purpose medium containing all the nutrients necessary for the growth of a wide variety of bacteria and some fungi. 1 Kg Nutrient Broth Use 8 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated
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Tryptic Soy Broth, 500G 25 G/L
Innovating ScienceAn excellent all-around growth medium for the cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria. 500 g Tryptic Soy Broth Use 25 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated
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Phenol Red Lactose Broth 100G 21 G/L Mm1036-100G
Innovating ScienceA basal medium containing a single carbohydrate used to determine whether bacteria can ferment the specific carbohydrate. The medium contains a pH indicator that changes from red to yellow if the bacteria can ferment the carbohydrate. May be used with Durham tubes to determine if gas is produced…
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Nutrient Broth, 100G 8 G/L
Innovating ScienceA good general purpose medium containing all the nutrients necessary for the growth of a wide variety of bacteria and some fungi. 100 g Nutrient Broth Use 8 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated