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Is Your Cell Culture Research at Risk? The Shocking Truth About Mycoplasma Contamination

Is Your Cell Culture Research at Risk? The Shocking Truth About Mycoplasma Contamination

Mycoplasma contamination is a common problem in cell cultures, and it can have a significant impact on your research. Mycoplasma is a type of bacteria that can infect your cell lines, causing prob...

PCR Master Mix Pitfalls

PCR Master Mix Pitfalls

When selecting a universal PCR master mix, the biggest pitfalls to avoid include: Incompatible reaction conditions: Some master mixes may not be suitable for certain types of PCR, such as high-th...

FAQs for PCR Master mixes

FAQs for PCR Master mixes

What is a PCR Master Mix? A PCR Master Mix is a pre-made mixture of all the reagents necessary for polymerase chain reaction (PCR), except for the template DNA and the specific primers. This incl...

Mastermix: The Basics

Mastermix: The Basics

PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, is a widely used molecular biology technique for amplifying specific DNA sequences. A PCR reaction involves the use of primers that are specific for the desired D...