DNA Video: DIY DNA Extraction
by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted August 18, 2007 in DNA Podcasts and Videos
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And the most amusing comment on this video:
You are trying to say that this crap looks like the DNA double helix structure???
Yessiree. DNA is slimy, mucus-y stuff. Disappointed?
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You could probably use rubbing alcohol as well ( Isopropyl alchohol, Isopropanol) which is easier to get. Also keep the alcohols cold (in the freezer).
Very cool. When we do this at The Tech Museum we use Gatorade so we don’t have to add salt and room temperature rubbing alcohol from the grocery store. Works great with adults, only OK with kids (too few cells? maybe cold rubbing alcohol would help?). And in the take home handout, we describe it as snot floating in alcohol.
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