Restriction enzymes are DNA-cutting enzymes found in bacteria and as they cut within the molecule, are often called restriction endonucleases. A restriction enzyme recognizes and cuts DNA only at a particular unique sequence of nucleotides, allowing for restriction sites to be mapped.   …

Stainless steel, consisting of 20 instruments for accurate dissection. Supplied in zipper leather case. Kit consists of: Scissors - 2 pcs. Forceps - 2 pcs. Needles - 4 pcs. Scalpel - 1 pc. B.P. Handle w/ Blade - 1 pc. Razor - 1 pc. Ruler 6" - 1 pc. …

Determination of protein concentration is an essential technique in all aspects of protein studies and proteomics.    The Assays for Protein Quantification kit includes three of the most widely used protein assays and allows for a direct comparison of the three assays that teaches…

Agarose gel electrophoresis is a routinely used tool for separating nucleic acids.    Nucleic acids are negatively charged molecules, which when loaded onto the solid agarose matrix, migrate in the presence of an electric field, separating the nucleic acids by size.   …

Stainless steel, consisting of 12 instruments for accurate dissection. Supplied in zipper leather case. Kit consists of: Scissors - 2 pcs. Forceps - 2 pcs. Needle - 2 pcs. Artery Forceps - 1 pc. Tissue Forceps - 1 pc. Seeker - 1 pc. Scalpel Handle w/ Blade - 1 pc. …

An important and essential tool in protein analysis is electrophoresis.  Protein electrophoresis allows researchers to separate complex protein samples by their molecular size and/or net charge on polyacrylamide gels.  The proteins can be subsequently visualized with various protein…

This lab activity is designed to study highly specific lock-key matching properties of antigen-antibody and how this highly specific interaction can be exploited as a tool for research and analysis. This study involves the use of an immunodiffusion technique in which antigen and antibody are…

Useful for testing patellar and other reflexes, this hammer includes a solid rubber head. The triangular shape of the head can be used with wide or narrow targets. Metal handle includes a textured grip that can be held easily and securely. Overall length is 8.5”.

Our Bacterial Gram Staining kit is supplied with three strains of bacteria and all the necessary prealiquoted components to carry out the Gram staining to determine Gram positive and negative bacteria. The Gram staining method was first described in 1844 by the Danish bacteriologist Hans…

This Biotechnology Basics™ by Ellyn Daugherty is designed to teach students the basic principles of measuring small volumes (<500µl) using micropipettes. The kit is supplied with all the reagents to allow 8 groups of 4 students to learn about P-1000, P-200 or P-100 and P-20 or P-10…

Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, are all around us. This kit allows students to collect samples from the world around them and grow the microorganisms so that students can visualize the microorganisms.  This teaches students how to plate and grow microorganisms.   …

This lab activity teaches the use of highly specific matching properties of antigen-antibody for detection of antigenic or antibody proteins in complex samples.   One such immunodetection method is widely known as Dot Blot. The method involves applying small volumes of antigens or test…

Unique "exploded" model shows how bones fit together. This life-size skull is an exploded skull that has been articulated using wires connected to a stand. The bones can be rotated for closer examination. An excellent tool to learn the position and individual bones of the human skull.…

Stainless steel, consisting of 7 instruments for accurate dissection. Complete in zipper leather case. Kit consists of: Scissors - 2 pcs. Forceps - 2 pcs. Seeker - 1 pc. B.P. Handle w/ Blade - 1 pc. Needle Wooden Handle - 1pc

This kit is designed to teach 8 groups of four students the principles of Protein Electrophoresis. The kit contains the reagents to allow students to: Conduct a serial dilution of a stock amylase solution Prepare samples for PAGE electrophoresis Separate and distinguish proteins by…

This Biotechnology Basics™ kit by Ellyn Daugherty is designed to teach the basic principles of a gel box, specifically horizontal agarose gel electrophoresis. The kit is supplied with all the reagents necessary to conduct 4 gel box science experiments, each using a gel box (not supplied). …

Isolation of genomic DNA is an essential technique in modern research science, particularly molecular biology and biotechnology.  Genomic DNA is purified from a multitude of sources including mammalian tissue, such as cheek cells , plant cells or bacterial cells. These kits use detergent…

This kit is designed to teach 8 groups of four students the principles of Ion Exchange Chromatography and protein purification.  The kit contains the reagents to allow students to: Equilibrate a DEAE agarose column Load a protein sample on the column (amylase, lysozyme or a mixture of…

This kit is designed to teach 8 groups of four students the principles of ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assays).   The kit contains the reagents to allow students to: Conduct a serial dilution of a stock amylase solution to create standards of known concentration Bind known…

A hands on lab activity to study immunoaffinity chromatography and use a specific antibody to purify antigenic proteins from complex samples. This technique involves performing a chromatography procedure using antigen or antibody immobilized on a chromatographic resin.   The solution…

Size exclusion chromatography (SEC), also called gel filtration chromatography or gel-permeation chromatography (GPC), uses porous particles to separate molecules of different sizes.  It is generally used to separate biological molecules and to determine molecular weights and molecular weight…

Glass prepared microscope slides, supplied in a plastic case. Contents: Allium Mitosis, ls Bone, Ground, cs Desmids, wm Epithelium, Squamous, sm Ficus Leaf, cs Giant Multipolar Motor Neurons Muscle Types Composite, sec Rananculus - Stem, cs Skin, Cornified, sec …

Determination of protein concentration is an essential technique in all aspects of protein studies and proteomics.  The Assays for Protein Quantification kit includes three of the most widely used protein assays and allows for a direct comparison of the three assays that teaches students…

Membranes play a crucial role in cells by enclosing specific compartments and regulating the entry and exit of metabolites and other crucial components in and out of a cell.  They also play a key role in signaling from plasma membrane receptors to the cell nucleus.     The…

Includes Backyard Birds of North America, Avian Raptors, Parrots, and Gamebirds & Fowl – Four content intensive posters featuring birds. 2' x 3'.

This kit is designed to teach 8 groups of four students the principles of enzyme assays.   The kit contains the reagents to allow students to test for the presence and activity of 2 different types of amylase by: Visualizing the breakdown of the starch substrate by the amylase…

This 17" (43 cm) skeleton model is sure to give years of learning fun and is a great demonstration model for learning basic anatomical features. This skeleton features a movable jaw on springs, natural movement of the joints with the exception of fused carpals and tarsals. Constructed of…

Proteins are the building blocks of life and there are estimated to be almost 1 million different proteins in a normal animal cell.  Each protein has very different and unique physical properties. The Physical Properties of Proteins kit is a lab activity that enables students to investigate…

The influenza virus, or “the flu,” is a common contagious disease that affects the respiratory system. In this simulation, students will perform two common tests (RIDT, RT-PCR) used to diagnose the flu in a clinical setting. Kit Includes: Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA…

The Delta T-EDU is a simplified version of the popular Ph.D. level Delta T System. It is designed to enhance the instruction of biology by providing a standardized observation platform already adapted to any microscope along with a set of instructions that make curriculum relevant demonstrations…

The key biotechnology molecule that has probably had the most media coverage is DNA (also referred to as genes and genomes) that supplies the blueprint for each individual.  To grip your students imagination and introduce them to DNA have them see their very own genome.  This exercise…

This kit is designed to teach 8 groups of four students the principles of plasmid DNA purification by minipreps. The kit contains the reagents to allow students to: Collect p-Amylase-transformed bacteria from an overnight culture Resuspend bacteria, lyse and isolate the p-Amylase…