Gel Electrophoresis lab

Here is a short video describing gel electrophoresis

This is a dry lab that can be performed prior to the lab in order to gain a better understanding of what is happening in gel electrophoesis.

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab6/concepts2.html

Gel Electrophoresis Dry Lab.pdf

This lab uses gel electrophoresis to identify the presence of the gene for sickle cell anemia.

The Crooked Cell.pdf

Here is a link to a powerpoint which explains sickle cell anemia.

Sickle Cell Anemia.ppt

Below are the instructions for a basic lab to introduce gel electrophoresis.

Gel Electrophoresis Lab.pdf

To stain a gel using methylene blue, follow these instructions.

Stain DNA with InstaStain MetBlue.docx