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

A purified agar that is a fine light colored powder that is used as a solidification agent in the preparation of microbiological culture media. Features Synonym: Agar-agar, Gum agar Linear Formula: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)_n CAS Number: 9002-18-0 …

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…

Tryptic Soy Broth is a highly nutritive and very versatile medium recommended for general use in the laboratory. The medium promotes abundant growth of fastidious microorganisms without the necessity of adding serum and other materials. Tryptic Soy Broth is used for the cultivation of fastidious…

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…

Trypsin is a porcine pancreas-derived enzyme that is commonly used for the dissociation and disaggregation of anchorage-dependent mammalian cells and tissues. The concentration of trypsin necessary to dislodge cells from their substrate is dependent primarily on the cell type and the age of the…

S2Media™ MacConeky Broth is recommended for use in cultivating gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacilli from water and foods as a presumptive test for coliforms. Recommended in the United States Pharmacoeia (USP) General Chapter <62> Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products:…

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 …

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

RPMI 1640 was originally developed by Moore and his colleagues at Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI). It was based on the RPMI 1630 line of media which utilized a bicarbonate buffering system and alterations in the amounts of amino acids and vitamins. A Dutch Modification of RPMI 1640 is also…

Preparation Method Media Preparation: Reagents are tested and chosen for their ability to promote optimum growth of E. coli when combined in LB Agar Medium formulations. Chosen reagents are combined in the proper proportions according to the LB Agar formulation and thoroughly blended for a…

Sterile Plates for Environmental Monitoring Irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA), USP is recommended for use as a general growth medium for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms. The plates are triple bagged and sterilized by irradiation to promote a higher sterility assurance…

YNB is a well defined composition of salts, vitamins and a nitrogen source for a vigorous growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Molecular Biology Certified Component of synthetic defined yeast media Reagents are tested and chosen for their ability to promote optimum growth of S.…

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…

Brucella Broth is used for cultivation, enrichment and isolation of Brucella species and other fastidious organisms. Supplied as dehydrated powder. Ingredients: Pancreatic Digest of Casein: 10 g/L Peptic Digest, Animal Tissue: 10 g/L Yeast Extract: 2 g/L Sodium Chloride: 5 g/L …

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

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

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

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…