Iota carrageenan binds water to form dry, elastic gels in the presence of calcium salts. Ca2+ establish bonds between the carrageenan molecules to form helices. The negative charges associated with the 2-sulfate groups on the iota carrageenan molecules do not allow the helices to aggregate to the…

LB 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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LB 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.

An excellent all-around growth medium for the cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria. Tryptic soy agar is ideal for general growth as well as maintenance of most bacterial cultures. 100 g Tryptic Soy Agar Use 40 grams with 1 liter of water DOT Info: Non-regulated

3mL of 0.9% Saline in a 15mL conical tube. Please note: This is not a kit and does not contain a swab.

To Prepare: Mix 15 grams per liter in Molecular Biology grade water.

Potato dextrose broth is the most widely used medium for growing fungi and yeasts. 500 g Potato Dextrose Broth Use 24 grams with 1 liter of water. DOT Info: Non-regulated

From Phaeophyceae (algae). A mixture of polyuronic acids composed of residues of D-mannuronic acid and L-glucuronic acids. Alginates are used as suspending and thickening agents and in the preparation of water miscible gels. Viscosity: 1%, 25 cps.

General purpose agar at an economical price. Concentration of 5.5g/L obtains a solid gel strength: (1100g/cm 2 ).

Percoll® is a medium for density gradient centrifugation of cells, viruses and subcellular particles. Percoll® is composed of colloidal silica coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), which renders the material completely non-toxic and ideal for use with biological materials. Centrifugation…

20x DNA Stain 60mL Stain and Destain in 40 Minutes. This highly sensitive stain will stain a gel in about 20 minutes and destain in 20 minutes. Once the gels are stained they can be stored for months without fading. Stain up to 20 gels with 60mL. DOT Info: Non-regulated

Recommended for the cultivation of rare microorganisms. Adding 0.1% Agar will enhance the growth of anaerobic organisms. Store at room temperature and protect from moisture and light. Ingredients: Brain Heart Infusion from solids: 17.5 g/l Pancreatic Digest of Gelatin: 10.0 g/l …

Bile Salts No. 3 is refined bile salt, comprising mainly of sodium cholate and sodium deoxycholate. It is used in media as a agent to isolate enteric organisms and coliforms. It is an excellent inhibitor of gram positive bacteria such as streptococci and staphylocci.

Sodium 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…

Bacteria 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…

Beef Extract is used as a nutrient source in various culture media.