BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY
ELECTROPHORESIS & PCR
1 CLEAVAGE OF LAMBDA DNA 2 CLEAVAGE OF DNA WITH 3 D NA FINGERPRINTING USING 4 BLUE/WHITE CLONING DNA
WITH ECO RI RESTRICTION RESTRICTION ENZYMES RESTRICTION ENZYMES FRAGMENT & ASSAY OF
ENZYME SS-GALACTOSIDASE
6 E XPLORING BIOTECHNOLOGY
5 C ONSTRUCTION AND WITH GFP KIT
CLONING OF A DNA
RECOMBINANT
1 C LEAVAGE OF LAMBDA DNA WITH ECO RI RESTRICTION 4 B LUE/WHITE CLONING DNA FRAGMENT & ASSAY OF
ENZYME S-GALACTOSIDASE
linear molecule containing six recognition sites for Eco RI (generating When DNA is subcloned in the pUC polylinker region, ß-galactosidase
5 fragments with distinct sizes and 2 fragments that are very close in size). In production is interrupted, resulting in the inability of cells to hydrolyze X-Gal.
this experiment, Lambda DNA is digested by the Eco RI endonuclease. The This results in the production of white colonies amongst a background of
digestion products are analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. blue colonies. This experiment provides a DNA fragment together with a
linear plasmid and T4 DNA Ligase. Following the ligation to synthesize the
Kit includes: instructions, Lambda DNA, Dryzymes®, Reconstitution recombinant plasmid, competent E. coli cells are transformed and the number
buffer, Restriction enzyme reaction buffer, enzyme grade water, Standard of recombinant antibiotic resistant white and blue colonies are counted.
DNA Fragments, various solutions and buffers, agarose powder, FlashBlue™ ß-galactosidase activity is assayed from blue and white bacterial cells. This
Stain. experiment can be broken down into three modules: ligation, transformation,
and assay of ß-galactosidase.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic pipet with
tips, waterbath, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization (white light), Kit includes: instructions, Linearized pUC plasmid & DNA fragment, T4 Ligase,
misc. lab glassware, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric rulers, floating racks, distilled bacterial LyphoCells™ for transformation, reconstitution buffer, XGal in solvent,
or deionized water, ice. IPTG, calcium chloride, antibiotic, ReadyPour™ Luria Broth Agar, Luria broth
media for recovery, growth media, assay components, plastic supplies
For: 10 restriction digestions and 5 gels
BT150242 £89.25 kit All you need: incubation oven, two waterbaths, shaking incubator or
shaking waterbath, microwave or hot plate, automatic micropipet and tips,
2 C LEAVAGE OF DNA WITH RESTRICTION ENZYMES spectrophotometer, balance, centrifuge, microcentrifuge, glassware and
cuvettes, distilled water, ice.
This open-ended laboratory activity allows students to design experiments that
will generate specific DNA fragments and determine the accuracy of predicted For: 5 groups.
sizes after separation by agarose gel electrophoresis. Gels are stained with
InstaStain® Blue or FlashBlue™ Stain. BT150246 £152.15 kit
Kit includes: instructions, plasmid DNAs, Lambda DNA, Standard 5 C ONSTRUCTION AND CLONING OF A DNA RECOMBINANT
DNA Fragments, Dryzymes® - Eco RI and Bam HI, Restriction enzyme dilution
and reaction buffers, enzyme grade water, various solutions and buffers, Cloning is frequently performed to study gene structure, function, and to
agarose powder, InstaStain® Blue and FlashBlue™ Stain. enhance gene expression. This experiment is divided into five modules. Clones
are constructed by ligation of a vector and a fragment insert. The constructs
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic pipet with are then transformed into competent cells and the cells are grown and
tips, waterbath, balance, microwave or hot plate, , visualization (white light), selected for resistance. Plasmid DNA is then isolated from the transformants,
misc. lab glassware, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric rulers, floating racks, distilled cleaved with restriction enzymes, and analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis.
or deionized water, ice. Recommended for college level courses.
For: 6 groups. Kit includes: instructions, enzymes, plasmid DNA, restriction enzyme dilution
buffer, enzyme grade water, standard DNA fragments, restriction enzyme
BT150244 £89.25 kit reaction buffer, gel loading solution, agarose powder, electrophoresis buffer,
stains, calibrated pipet
3 D NA FINGERPRINTING USING RESTRICTION ENZYMES All you need: electrophoresis apparatus and power supply, automatic micropipet
with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, waterbath, large weigh boats for
Teach your students about restriction enzyme digests in the context of forensic staining, UV transilluminator, floating racks for microtest tubes, pipet pump or
science! Your students will cut DNA with restriction enzymes and then compare bulb, 5 or 10 ml pipets, laboratory glassware, metric rulers, distilled water, ice.
the banding pattern of the crime scene DNA versus that of two suspects using
agarose gel electrophoresis. For: 5 Plasmid Constructs & Analyses
Kit includes: instructions, “crime scene” Ready-to-Load™ DNA samples, BT150248 £262.65 kit
Standard DNA Marker, Dryzymes® - Eco RI and Hind III, various solutions &
buffers, plasmid DNA, enzyme grade water, agarose powder, InstaStain® Blue 6 E XPLORING BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH GFP KIT
& FlashBlue™ Stain.
Four experimental modules are combined into one experiment to provide a
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic pipet comprehensive biotechnology exploration focusing on the green fluorescent
with tips, waterbath, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization (white protein (GFP). Bacterial cells are transformed to express the green fluorescent
light), misc. labware, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric rulers, floating racks, protein (GFP). Then, the transformed cells are grown and the GFP is purified by
photodocumentation system (optional), distilled or deionized water, ice. column chromatography. Finally, the purity of the protein fractions are analyzed
by SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
For: 6 Groups
Kit includes: instructions, BactoBeads™, plasmid DNA for GFP, IPTG, ampicillin
EL130690 £89.25 kit antibiotic, calcium chloride, ReadyPour™ luria broth agar, luria broth media
for recovery, petri plates, pipets, calibrated transfer pipets, inoculating loops,
microtest tubes with attached caps, toothpicks, dry matrix for columns,
chromatography columns, green and blue florescent protein extracts, elution
buffer, protein molecular weight standards, protein denaturation solution,
glycerol solution, Tris-Glycine-SDS buffer, Protein InstaStain®
BT140395 £143.65 kit
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ELECTROPHORESIS & PCR
1 IN SEARCH OF THE CANCER
GENE KIT 3 IN SEARCH OF THE 4 IN SEARCH OF THE ALCOHOL
CHOLESTEROL GENE KIT GENE KIT
2 IN SEARCH OF THE SICKLE CELL
GENE BY SOUTHERN BLOT
6 SEQUENCING THE HUMAN 7 W HAT IS PCR AND HOW DOES
GENOME KIT IT WORK KIT?
5 D NA FINGERPRINTING BY 8 PRINCIPLES OF PCR KIT
SOUTHERN BLOT
1 IN SEARCH OF THE CANCER GENE KIT 5 D NA FINGERPRINTING BY SOUTHERN BLOT
Suppressor genes such as p53 are essential for cell functions. Mutations in the In this experiment, students gain experience in non-isotopic DNA detection
p53 gene can be correlated to predisposition for certain cancers. Mutations in & the use of Southern Blot analysis in DNA fingerprinting for a hypothetical
genes can either be inherited or accumulated due to environmental insults. This paternity test. Includes three modules: agarose gel electrophoresis, Southern
experiment deals with a family pedigree determination of several generations Blot transfer, and non-isotopic detection of DNA.
relating to cancer formation due to p53 gene mutation. This experiment does
not contain human DNA. Kit includes: instructions, predigested DNA samples, buffers, NBT/BCIP tablets,
streptavidin-Alkaline Phosphatase, nylon membranes, filter paper, UltraSpec-
All You Need: electrophoresis apparatus & power supply, automatic Agarose™ powder.
micropipet with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, waterbath (65˚C), UV
Transilluminator, pipet pump or bulb, 250 ml Flasks, distilled or deionized water. All you need: electrophoresis apparatus & power supply, automatic micropipet
with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, waterbath, incubation oven, pipet
For 6 Groups. Complete in 60 min. pumps or bulbs, pipets, floating Racks for microtest tubes, lab glassware,
plastic wrap, distilled or deionized water, NaCl, NaOH, Concentrated HCl, ice.
BT140400 £126.65 kit
For: 5 groups.
2 IN SEARCH OF THE SICKLE CELL GENE BY SOUTHERN BLOT
BT150252 £262.65 kit
Southern blotting is an important technique used widely in clinical genetics
and research. By transferring DNA from an agarose gel onto a membrane,
the method allows you to analyze and identify the DNA bands on a gel 6 SEQUENCING THE HUMAN GENOME KIT
precisely. Your students will use Southern blotting to find a point mutation in the
hemoglobin gene indicating Sickle Cell Anemia. Actual data representing important genes from automated DNA Sequencers
are provided. Students will determine the DNA sequence, compare and
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ DNA samples, agarose, extrapolate database information and identify the gene product and other
closely related proteins. Data is discussed within the framework of the Human
electrophoresis buffer, nylon membranes, filter paper, blot stain. Genome Project.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate, Kit includes: instructions, automated sequencing printouts.
waterbath and 80ºC incubation oven.
Sequences for 10 groups. Complete in 45 minutes.
For: 5 groups.
BT140412 £67.15 kit
BT150250 £126.65 kit
3 IN SEARCH OF THE CHOLESTEROL GENE KIT 7 W HAT IS PCR AND HOW DOES IT WORK KIT?
Coronary heart disease and stroke are major causes of death in the Western Teach students about PCR without a thermal cycler! Using colourful dyes, your
world. Elevated blood cholesterol levels are a serious risk factor for both students will see how increasing cycle number produces more DNA for analysis.
conditions. The genetic disease familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) causes NO preparation and NO staining! Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load dye
an increase in blood levels of the ‘‘bad’’ form of cholesterol, low density samples, agarose powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis buffer,
lipoprotein (LDL). In untreated patients with the mutant FH gene, the condition microtipped transfer pipettes. For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 45 minutes. (UV
can cause premature death. This experiment includes reagents for the Lamp, electrophoresis tank and power supply required).
colorimetric enzymatic reaction which is the basis of the clinical cholesterol test.
In addition, using agarose gel electrophoresis, students will analyze a simulated BT97925 £48.63 kit
genetic screening for a disease.
All You Need: horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, 8 P RINCIPLES OF PCR KIT
automatic micropipet with tips, balance, microwave or hote plate, incubation
oven or waterbath, spectrophotometer and cuvettes, UV transilluminator, pipet This experiment introduces students to the principles and applications of the
pumps or bulbs, lab glassware, large weigh boates. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). This simulation experiment does not contain
human DNA and does not require a thermal cycler. Kit includes: instructions,
For 10 Groups. Gel Prep - 30 min., Electrophoresis - 45 min., Staining - Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples,
2 min., Cholesterol Assay - 60 min.
UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis
BT140403 £135.15 kit buffer, InstaStain® Blue and FlashBlue™ stain, calibrated pipet, and microtipped
transfer pipets.
4 IN SEARCH OF THE ALCOHOL GENE KIT
All You Need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate.
The rate of an individual’s alcohol metabolism is dependent on several
environmental and genetic factors (body weight, food intake, gender, genetics). For 6 Lab Groups. Complete in 45 minutes.
In this experiment, students will identify a simulated Alcohol Dehydrogenase
(ADH) polymorphic gene sequence by PCR amplification and digestion of the BT140225 £72.25 kit
PCR products. When the digested DNA samples are analyzed on an agarose BT140235 DNA Samples for 24 Gels £148.75 ea
gel, students will identify several polymorphic genes.
All you need: thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply,
automatic micropipet, microwave or hot plate, waterbath, UV transilluminator.
PCR - 2 hours 15 min., Restriction Enzyme Digestion - 65 min., Electrophoresis
55 min., Staining - 15 min.
BT140420 £177.65 kit
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BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY
ELECTROPHORESIS & PCR
1 CLONING OF A PCR AMPLIFIED GENE 1 C LONING OF A PCR
Teach your students about cloning with this exciting and exclusive lab! An AMPLIFIED GENE
antibiotic gene is amplified using PCR and then the size is determined by
using DNA standard markers and agarose gel electrophoresis. T4 DNA Ligase
is used to insert the antibiotic gene into a plasmid vector and the resulting
recombinant DNA (““clone””) is used to transform E. coli LyphoCells™. The
transformed cells are plated and transformants are counted to determine
transformation efficiency.
Kit includes: instructions, biologicals, buffers and reagents for PCR, ligation and
transformation, ReadyPour™ Luria Broth agar, DNA size ladder, wax beads,
agarose, electrophoresis buffer, gel stain.
All you need: thermal cycler, two waterbaths, incubation oven, electrophoresis 2 A MPLIFICATION OF DNA BY
apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet with tips, microwave or hot PCR KIT
plate, UV transilluminator
4 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR
For: 5 Groups (RT-PCR): THE MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY OF HIV REPLICATION
BT97935 £264.31 kit
2 AMPLIFICATION OF DNA BY PCR KIT 3 QUICK PCR KIT
In this easy PCR experiment, students will make billions of copies of a small
amount of DNA in just 90 minutes! They will just need to mix template DNA and
primers with PCR beads that contain all of the other components required to
carry out a PCR reaction. Students will see the increasing amounts of DNA for
themselves, taking samples every few cycles and analyzing them on a DNA gel.
Kit includes: instructions, PCR beads, DNA template and primers, DNA size
ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, gel loading dye, agarose, electrophoresis
buffer, gel stain. For 10 Lab Groups. PCR 3 hours or overnight, Electrophoresis
45 minutes. (Thermal cycler, electrophoresis tank and power supply required.)
BT97930 £131.71 kit
3 QUICK PCR KIT
A real time saver, this experiment uses PCR to amplify a small section of 5 S IMULATION OF REAL TIME
Lambda DNA via a two-step process, saving valuable classroom time and PCR (QPCR)
allowing completion of the lab in one session. For 10 Lab Groups Time
required: Complete in 60 min.
Kit includes: instructions, PCR beads, DNA template & primers, DNA size
ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, gel loading dye, agarose, electrophoresis
buffer, gel stain. All you need: 5-50 µl adjustable micropipettes, tips, thermal
cycler, electrophoresis tank and power supply.
BI130975 £140.25 kit
4 R EVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR (RT-PCR): THE MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY OF HIV REPLICATION
A specific mRNA is reverse transcribed to double-stranded DNA. This 6 PRINCIPLES OF FQUANTITATIVE 7 W ATER QUALITY TESTING
DNA product is then amplified by PCR. This reaction demonstrates the mode of REAL-TIME PCR (QPCR) II: PCR TESTING OF WATER
replication of HIV, which contains reverse transcriptase. This experiment is the CONTAMINANTS
first introduction of a commercial RNA experiment for the classroom laboratory.
Kit includes: instructions, RNA Template, primer Mix, RT-PCR reaction beads,
RNase-free water, DNA size ladder, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain®
Ethidium Bromide.
All you need: thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic
micropipet with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator, pipet
pump or bulb, lab glassware, distilled or deionized water.
For: 6 groups.
BT150254 £177.65 kit
5 SIMULATION OF REAL TIME PCR (QPCR)
In Real Time PCR, amplification is monitored while the reaction is ongoing and
allows for a quantitative analysis. A fluorescent dye added to the PCR reaction,
binds to the DNA as it is being amplified, and the resulting fluorescence is
measured during the reaction. In this Real Time PCR experiment, the reaction
will be monitored for product throughout the cycling steps without the use of
agarose gel electrophoresis.
Kit includes: instructions, PCR EdvoBeads™, DNA template and primers, 7 WATER QUALITY TESTING II: PCR TESTING OF WATER
Ultrapure water, wax beads, ethidium bromide, microtiter plates. CONTAMINANTS
All you need: thermal cycler, automatic micropipet with tips, microcentrifuge, Now your students can use PCR to detect water pollution due to sewage
balance, UV transilluminator. contamination. In this experiment, safe bacterial strains will be provided to
simulate the detection of microbes in contaminated water. As an extension to
For: 10 groups. this experiment, students will be able to test for water contamination in samples
they provide.
BT150256 £131.75 kit Kit includes: instructions, E. coli control strain, control DNA and primers,
DNA ladder, , chelating agent, proteinase K, PCR EdvoBeads™, gel loading
6 P RINCIPLES OF FQUANTITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR (QPCR) dye, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide and
FlashBlue™ stain, Ultrapure water.
Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is a molecular technique that allows us to visualize All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath,
the amplification of a specific DNA in real time; it also allows us to quantify the microcentrifuge, thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply,
exact amount of the target DNA in the sample. To do this, a dye is added to the microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator.
PCR sample that fluoresces when bound to double-stranded DNA. As such, any
increase in fluorescence correlates to an increase in DNA in the sample. This For: 25 Students £157.25 kit
allows scientists to precisely quantitate the amount of DNA in a sample as it is BT150260
being amplified. In this experiment, students will explore the principles of qPCR
by analyzing a dilution series. The resulting samples can also be analyzed by
agarose gel electrophoresis.
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples, Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, INFO
UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis should be downloaded from the Edvotek
buffer, InstaStain® Blue and FlashBlue® stain, calibrated pipet, and microtipped website: www.edvotek.com PRODUCT
transfer pipets
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet
and tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization system, qPCR machine
For: 6 groups.
BT150258 £169.15 kit
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1 W ATER QUALITY TESTING III: 1 WATER QUALITY TESTING III: MULTIPLEX PCR TESTING OF
MULTIPLEX PCR TESTING OF WATER CONTAMINANTS
WATER CONTAMINANTS
Drinking water is routinely tested for contamination. If a screening tests positive,
more sophisticated tests are required. One such test uses PCR in multiplex
format. In this experiment, students will test for the presence of three separate,
classroom-safe organisms in a water sample using a single PCR reaction.
Kit includes: instructions, control DNA and primers, DNA ladder, proteinase K,
PCR EdvoBeads, gel loading dye, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain®
Ethidium Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain.
All you need: Automatic micropipets (5 - 50 µl) and tips, waterbath, ice,
balance, microcentrifuge, thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power
supply, microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator.
For: 25 Students
BT150262 £157.25 kit
2 M ITOCHONDRIAL DNA ANALYSIS KIT
2 MITOCHONDRIAL DNA The mitochondria are thought to have evolved from a symbiotic relationship
ANALYSIS KIT between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria have their own
DNA and are only inherited via the maternal line. In this experiment, your
4 VNTR HUMAN DNA TYPING students will amplify two regions of their mitochondrial DNA. For 25 Students
USING PCR Time required: Set up 30 min. PCR 2 hours or overnight Electrophoresis
45 min.
Kit includes: instructions, proteinase K, PCR beads, control DNA and primers,
microtubes, chelating agent, agarose, DNA ladder, practice gel loading
solution, gel loading dye, electrophoresis buffer, gel stain. All you need:
micropipettes to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath, thermal cycler,
electrophoresis tank and power supply.
BI130925 £157.25 kit
3 PCR BASED ALU-HUMAN DNA TYPING KIT
Your students use primers for a 300 base pair Alu insertion in chromosome
16 (PV92) to determine their own genotype! They can then compare their class
results with others around the world over the internet. For 25 Students Time
required: Set up 30 min. PCR 2 hours or overnight Electrophoresis 45 min.
Kit includes: instructions, proteinase K, PCR beads, control DNA and primers,
microtubes, chelating agent, agarose, DNA ladder, practice gel loading
solution, gel loading dye, electrophoresis buffer, gel stain. All you need:
5 HUMAN PCR TOOL BOX™ KIT micropipettes to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath, thermal cycler,
7 EXPLORING THE GENETICS OF electrophoresis tank and power supply.
TASTE KIT: SNP ANALYSIS OF BI130930 £157.25 kit
THE PTC GENE USING PCR
3 P CR BASED ALU-HUMAN DNA 4 VNTR HUMAN DNA TYPING USING PCR
TYPING KIT
In DNA fingerprinting, variable number tandem repeats (VNTR) are used to
identify individuals. In this kit, students will type themselves at the D1S80 locus
on chromosome 1. This region contains between 14 and 40 copies of a
16 base pair repeat.
Kit includes: instructions, proteinase K, PCR EdvoBeads™, control DNA and
primers, microtubes, agarose, DNA ladder, practice gel loading solution, gel
loading dye, buffer, FlashBlue™ stain.
All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath,
thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot
plate, UV transilluminator.
For: 25 Students
BT150264 £157.25 kit
5 HUMAN PCR TOOL BOX™ KIT
Carry out three PCR experiments in your class at once! This kit provides three
sets of primers to carry out the PCR amplification of Alu element (PV92) on
chromosome 16, the VNTR locus (D1S80) on chromosome 1, and two regions
of the mitochondrial gene.
6 D NA FINGERPRINTING All You Need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath,
KIT, USING PCR thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot
plate, UV transilluminator.
For 25 students. Set up - 30 min., PCR - 2 hours or overnight, Electrophoresis
- 45 min.
BT140425 £157.25 kit
7 EXPLORING THE GENETICS OF TASTE KIT: SNP ANALYSIS OF 6 DNA FINGERPRINTING KIT, USING PCR
THE PTC GENE USING PCR Give your students the opportunity to carry out PCR in the classroom! This kit
provides easy to follow instructions for your students to develop various crime
The objective of this experiment is to identify the presence of the single scene scenarios independently. Plasmid DNA, when amplified by PCR, provides
nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in an amplified segment of the PTC gene products that represent individual DNA profiles. Your students can then solve
that links detection of the characteristic taste of PTC paper. This is a set of five a crime!
modules that starts with (I) extraction of DNA from buccal cells (II) amplifying
the segment that contains the polymorphic nucleotide (III) digestion of the
amplified fragment with the restriction enzyme that recognizes the SNP (IV)
analysis by gel electrophoresis (V) tasting the PTC paper to confirm the results Kit includes: instructions, PCR EdvoBeads, DNA templates, primers,
obtained. DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, agarose, loading dye, electrophoresis
buffer, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain.
All You Need: thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply,
automatic micropipet, microwave or hot plate, waterbath, UV transilluminator. All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, thermal
cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate, UV
For 25 reactions. DNA Extraction - 20 min., PCR - 1.5 hours or overnight, transilluminator.
Restriction Enzyme Digestion - 35 minutes, Electrophoresis - 55 min., PTC
activity - 10 min. For: 25 Students working in 5 groups
BT140418 £177.65 kit BT97920 £148.75 kit
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BIOTECHNOLOGY, 3 D NA/RNA MICROARRAYS BIOLOGY
ELECTROPHORESIS & PCR
4 R EVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR
1 IDENTIFICATION OF (RT-PCR): THE MOLECULAR
GENETICALLY MODIFIED BIOLOGY OF HIV REPLICATION
FOODS USING PCR KIT
2 SEPARATION OF RNA AND
DNA BY GEL FILTRATION
CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
5 W HOSE FINGERPRINTS 6 L ONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP 7 W HOSE DNA WAS LEFT
WERE LEFT BEHIND? BEHIND KIT?
BEST 8 D NA FINGERPRINTING
BY RESTRICTION ENZYME
SELLER PATTERNS
1 IDENTIFICATION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS USING 5 WHOSE FINGERPRINTS WERE LEFT BEHIND?
PCR KIT
Evidence left behind at a crime scene can identify a potential culprit. Even in
Some foods contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms this age of DNA, fingerprints and blood stains are still important at helping
(GMO). Examples include tofu, corn flakes and corn meal. In this experiment, to identify a criminal. In this experiment, your students will solve a crime by
your students will extract DNA from food or plant material and perform PCR to dusting for fingerprints and use fluorescent dust to search for and identify trace
determine if any GM indicator genes are present. Amplified DNA is separated amounts of blood.
and sized by agarose gel electrophoresis.
•••K•it bfminiCnrsauogtgsrneuhntrceeipftsnyrioiitnnsnt:gsclaerndss • black dusting powder
Kit includes: instructions, DNA extraction reagents, PCR EdvoBeads™, microtubes, • fluorescent green and grey dye
primers, DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, gel loading dye, agarose, • dusting powder
electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain Ethidum Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain.
fingerprint lifters
BT140730 £148.75 kit
2 SEPARATION OF RNA AND DNA BY GEL FILTRATION All you need: alcohol and long wave U.V. light. For 10 lab groups.
CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT Complete in 50 minutes.
FO91855 £58.65 kit
Gel filtration chromatography separates molecules on the basis of size and
shape. This experiment provides a LyphoSample™ mixture of RNA and
DNA that is separated on a gel exclusion column. The collected fractions of 6 LONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP
DNA and RNA are analyzed using agarose gel electrophoresis.
A hand-held UV light that is used to detect hydrolysis of the fluorescent
Kit includes: instructions, DNA/RNA LyphoSample™, dry matrix, substrate and fluorescent Artemia and Daphnia after their ingestion. Also useful
chromatography columns, agarose powder, various solutions and buffers, for observing fluorescence in Green (gfp) and Blue (bfp) fluorescent proteins.
FlashBlue™ Stain. BI130920 £30.34 ea
All You Need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, ring stands with 7 WHOSE DNA WAS LEFT BEHIND KIT?
clamps, automatic micropipet with tips, microwave or hot plate, pipet pumps
or bulbs, 5 or 10 ml pipets, balance, lab glassware, weigh boats, white light DNA obtained from a single hair left behind at a crime scene can be used to
visualization system, distilled water. identify a criminal. In this experiment, students compare simulated crime scene
DNA with that of two suspects.
For 5 Separations & 5 Gels. Gel Filration Chromatography - 45 min.,
Electrophoresis - 45 min.
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load dye sample, agarose powder, practice
BT140350 £89.25 kit gel loading solution, electrophoresis buffer, microtipped transfer pipettes. For
3 D NA/RNA MICROARRAYS 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 45 minutes (Electrophoresis tank and power
supply required).
Membrane microarray technology is enabling scientists to screen large BT97870 ✓ £48.63 kit
numbers of samples in one assay. This technology has led to cost savings by
reducing the sample size, while saving time and yielding accurate results.
Students will apply simulated DNA and RNA samples to a membrane to screen 8 D NA FINGERPRINTING BY RESTRICTION ENZYME PATTERNS
for positive and negative samples.
Basic concepts of DNA fingerprinting are featured in this lab by comparing
crime scene DNA with suspect DNAs. Fingerprint patterns are separated by
Kit includes: instructions, simulated patient DNA and RNA samples, controls, agarose gel electrophoresis and the students determine who may have done-it!
microarray cards, plastic bags to incubate membrane, microtest tubes, pipets.
Kit includes: instructions, DNA samples, agarose, running buffer, InstaStain
All you need: automatic micropipets and tips, distilled water, beakers or flasks. DNA stain, practice gel loading solution, 1€mL calibrated drop pipette, 100€mL
graduated cylinder and microtipped transfer pipettes.
For: 10 groups.
BT150266 £80.75 kit All you need: electrophoresis tank, power supply, micropipettes (5-50€µL
adjustable or€40 µL fixed volume) and a white light box is recommended
4 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION PCR (RT-PCR): THE MOLECULAR (BT97815).
BIOLOGY OF HIV REPLICATION
For: 6 lab groups
A specific mRNA is reverse transcribed to double-stranded DNA. This
DNA product is then amplified by PCR. This reaction demonstrates the mode of BT140295 £148.75 ea
replication of HIV, which contains reverse transcriptase. This experiment is the BI130980 £72.25 kit
first introduction of a commercial RNA experiment for the classroom laboratory.
Kit includes: instructions, RNA Template, primer Mix, RT-PCR reaction beads, Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, INFO
RNase-free water, DNA size ladder, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain® should be downloaded from the Edvotek
Ethidium Bromide. website: www.edvotek.com PRODUCT
All you need: thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic
micropipet with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator, pipet
pump or bulb, lab glassware, distilled or deionized water.
For: 6 groups.
BT150254 £177.65 kit
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KIT, USING PCR ELECTROPHORESIS & PCR
1 DNA FINGERPRINTING BY PCR
AMPLIFICATION 5 I NCUBATION OVEN
3 DNA FINGERPRINTING 4 F ORENSICS ANTIGEN
KIT, USING PCR DETECTION
1 DNA FINGERPRINTING BY PCR AMPLIFICATION 4 FORENSICS ANTIGEN DETECTION
Solve a crime using real DNA! This ready-to-load kit allows quick teaching of An athletic young woman and her cat live alone in a penthouse. Last seen
DNA fingerprinting. Students will learn how DNA evidence is used in modern during an afternoon jog, her worried friends report her as missing to the police
forensics. This experiment allows for varied results depending on the selection following two days of absence. Upon entering her apartment, the detectives
of DNA fingerprinting patterns. Supplied with 6 lab group gels. happen across the cat, which lies deceased in a pool of blood. A thin trail of
blood leads from the cat to the bed of his owner. The detective concludes that
BT97880 £72.25 kit both the cat and his owner were brutally murdered and that during the hasty
BT97882 £154.70 ea cover-up and disposal of the woman’s body, the intruder overlooked this trail of
24 FP Gels (DnA Samples only) blood. In an effort to determine if the blood came from the cat or a human, the
2 D NA FINGERPRINTING KIT, USING PCR detective collected samples of the blood surrounding the cat, as well as of the
Give your students the opportunity to carry out PCR in the classroom! This kit bloodstain leading to the bed. In this experiment, students will determine the
provides easy to follow instructions for your students to develop various crime validity of the hypothesis set forth by the detective.
scene scenarios independently. Plasmid DNA, when amplified by PCR, provides
products that represent individual DNA profiles. Your students can then solve Kit includes: instructions, simulated control and crime scene blood samples,
a crime! antigen/antibody detection reagents, microtiter plates, UltraSpec™-Agarose,
practice loading solution, petri plates, well cutters.
Kit includes: instructions, PCR EdvoBeads, DNA templates, primers,
DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, agarose, loading dye, electrophoresis All you need: Distilled or deionized water, beakers, 37ºC Incubation oven,
buffer, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain. disposable lab gloves, safety goggles, automatic micropipets (100 µl) and tips
recommended, Plastic container, plastic wrap, Pipets - 5 or 10 ml, marking
All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, thermal pen, measuring spatula or toothpicks, hot plate, Bunsen burner or microwave,
cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate, UV paper towels, waterbath.
transilluminator.
For: 10 groups.
For: 25 Students working in 5 groups
BT150268 £89.25 kit
BT97920 £148.75 kit
3 DNA FINGERPRINTING KIT, USING PCR 5 INCUBATION OVEN
Give your students the opportunity to carry out PCR in the classroom! This kit
provides easy to follow instructions for your students to develop various crime This economical bacterial incubator features a digital temperature control with
scene scenarios independently. Plasmid DNA, when amplified by PCR, provides a range from ambient +1˚C to 60˚C. Ideal for growing bacteria on agar
products that represent individual DNA profiles. Your students can then solve plates at 37˚C or for Southern and Western Blot analysis at 60˚C. Includes two
a crime! adjustable/removable shelves for increased capacity. Accepts bottles and flasks
up to 2 L.
Kit includes: instructions, PCR EdvoBeads, DNA templates, primers, Dimensions Internal dimensions
DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, agarose, loading dye, electrophoresis
buffer, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain. BT150100 33.5 x 36.8 x 47.5 26.2 x 23.6 x 32.5 £436.18 ea
cm (L x W x H) cm (W x L x H)
All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, thermal
cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate, UV
transilluminator.
For: 25 Students working in 5 groups
BT97920 £148.75 kit
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Please Note: Instructions, where applicable,
should be downloaded from the Edvotek
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1 FORENSICS ENZYMOLOGY 1 F ORENSICS ENZYMOLOGY 2 FORENSICS ENHANCEMENT
3 T RANSFORMATION WITH TECHNIQUES
In a head-on automobile collision, each driver claimed the other driver caused the
accident by falling asleep at the wheel. The two passengers, one from each car, were BLUE & GREEN FLUORESCENT 4 TRANSFORMATION OF E.COLI
critically injured, yet the drivers walked away with barely a scratch. Upon arrival at PROTEINS KIT PGAL KIT
the local hospital, one of the passengers succumbed to his injuries and the accident
is now a case of vehicular manslaughter. The attending physician completed a
thorough examination of the two drivers by collecting blood and urine samples,
as well as by taking their temperature. The physician saved the disposable plastic
mouthpiece and tongue depressor used during the examination, knowing that
sleep deprivation causes the level of saliva amylase to increase in humans. Students
will determine the level of saliva amylase for the two drivers to discover who was
responsible for the accident.
Kit includes: instructions, simulated control and driver saliva samples, starch, HCl,
Iodine, and detection solutions, transfer pipets, microtiter plates, microtest tubes.
All you need: visible wavelength spectrophotometer, test tube racks, lab permanent
markers, test tubes, beakers, distilled water, linear graph paper.
For: 10 groups.
BT150270 £75.65 kit
2 FORENSICS ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES
Trace amounts of blood are often sufficient to identify the individual responsible
for any number of crimes, including murder, burglary, or assault. Enhancement
procedures can make a small stain of body fluid or tissue visible to the naked
eye. In this experiment, students will act as detectives following the aftermath
of a drug bust involving gang warfare over territory. Reagents that are routinely
used as a first screen will be utilized to detect simulated blood and DNA. In
addition, biological materials will be recovered from splatters, blood trajectory,
and small droplets of simulated human materials.
Kit includes: instructions, simulated blood, leucocrystal violet solution, luminol
solution, spray bottle, transfer pipets, microtest tubes.
All you need: Gloves, paper towel, face masks. Optional - fume hood.
For: 10 groups.
BT150272 £75.65 kit
3 T RANSFORMATION WITH BLUE & GREEN FLUORESCENT 5 TRANSFORMATION WITH 6 RAINBOW TRANSFORMATION
PROTEINS KIT GREEN FLUORESCENT
PROTEINS KIT
The Green Fluorescent Protein from the jellyfish Aequorea victoria is used extensively
in all areas of science. Many organisms have been transformed with the GFP gene,
the gene responsible for bioluminescence in jellyfish. It has proven to be so useful
that scientists have mutated it to produce Blue Fluorescent Protein (BFP). In this simple
experiment your students will transform bacteria either with GFP, BFP or both!
Kit includes: instructions, cells, plasmid DNA, IPTG, ampicillin, transformation solution,
ReadyPour agar, Luria broth, petri dishes, sterile pipettes, BactoBeads™ and loops.
All You Need: Waterbath, 37˚C incubation oven, microwave or hot plate, long wave
UV lamp.
For 10 Lab Groups, complete in 50 minutes and grow overnight.
BT97940 £89.25 kit
4 T RANSFORMATION OF E.COLI PGAL KIT
In this experiment, students can see a blue colour change in transformed cells 7 LIGHTING UP LIFE: EXPRESSION
due to the switching on of a gene. The pGAL plasmid gives them a blue colour OF GFP IN C. ELEGANS
due to the production of the ß-galactosidase protein by the lacZ gene. IPTG is
not required in this experiment since pGAL contains the complete lacZ gene.
Kit includes: instructions, BactoBeads™, plasmid DNA, buffer, media, ampicillin,
X-Gal, ReadyPour agar, petri dishes, sterile pipettes, loops and microtubes.
For 10 Lab Groups, complete in 50 minutes and grow overnight.
BT97945 £89.25 kit
5 TRANSFORMATION WITH GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEINS
KIT
In this experiment, transformed cells take up a plasmid containing the GFP gene. 7 LIGHTING UP LIFE: EXPRESSION OF GFP IN C. ELEGANS
The GFP gene was isolated from the jellyfish Aequorea victoria. Transformed
colonies expressing the GFP protein are visibly green in normal light but will Scientists can directly manipulate an organism’s genome to produce a
fluoresce brightly when exposed to long wave UV light. phenotype using engineered genes called transgenes. In this experiment,
Kit includes: instructions, cells, plasmid DNA, IPTG, ampicillin, transformation students will use fluorescent microscopy and PCR to analyze C. elegans
solution, ReadyPour agar, Luria broth, petri dishes, sterile pipettes, loops and (nematodes) that have been engineered to express the Green Fluorescent
microtubes. All you need: waterbath, 37°C incubation oven, long wave UV lamp. Protein (GFP).
For 10 Lab Groups Time required: Set Up & Plating is 50 min. Plating 5 min.
Incubation overnight Transformation efficiency 15 min.
BI130985 £72.25 kit
6 RAINBOW TRANSFORMATION Kit includes: instructions, C. elegans, E. coli OP50 cells, S-Buffer, Ready-Pour
NGM Agar, NGM Medium Salts, UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, electrophoresis
Transformation is of central importance in molecular cloning since it allows for the buffer (50x), 10x Gel Loading Solution, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide,
selection, propagation, expression and purification of a gene. Positive selection for FlashBlue™ Liquid Stain, tubes, pipets, wax beads, petri dishes, counting
cells containing plasmid DNA is accomplished by antibiotic growth selection. In this chamber, microscope slides, sterile loops
experiment, your students will transform bacteria with a new set of rainbow colour
plasmids that transform non-pathogenic bacterial cells into bright, colourful cells. All you need: covered box, fluorescent and dissecting microscopes, timers,
waterbath, incubator (optional), thermal cycler or three waterbaths,
Kit includes: instructions, cells, plasmid DNA, IPTG, ampicillin, transformation electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, balance, microcentrifuge, UV
solution, ReadyPour™ Agar, Luria broth, petri dishes, sterile pipets, loops and transilluminator or white light visualization system, automatic micropipets with
microtubes. tips, microwave or hot plate, pipet pump, flasks or beakers, hot gloves, distilled
or deionized water, ice buckets and ice.
All you need: waterbath, 37˚C incubation oven, microwave or hot plate
For: 10 groups. For: 10 groups.
BT150274 £89.25 kit BT150276 £169.15 kit
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1 ELISA REACTIONS KIT 2 O NE-STEP ANTIBODY 1 E LISA REACTIONS KIT
DIAGNOSTICS KIT
Your students will learn the basic principles of the Enzyme-linked
Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) in this precise and sensitive antibody-based
detection kit. Experiment components do not contain human serum. Kit
includes: instructions, antigens, primary & secondary antibodies, peroxide
co-substrate, hydrogen peroxide, ABTS substrate, phosphate buffered saline,
tubes, plates, and transfer pipets.
All You Need: distilled or deionized water, 37˚ C incubation oven, automatic
micropipets with tips, laboratory glassware.
For 10 Lab groups. Complete in 45 minutes.
BT140365 £89.25 kit
2 ONE-STEP ANTIBODY DIAGNOSTICS KIT
3 QUANTITATIVE ELISA 4 A NTIGEN-ANTIBODY Students learn the ELISA technique in less than half the time of traditional
5 I MMUNOELECTROPHORESIS INTERACTION: THE ELISAs! This experiment eliminates the need for the primary and secondary
OUCHTERLONY PROCEDURE antibody normally needed for ELISAs because the detection antibody has an
enzyme linked to it directly. Simply add substrate to discover which patient
is infected. Kit includes: instructions, antigens and antibodies, substrate,
phosphate buffered saline, tubes, plates, and transfer pipettes.
All You Need: distilled or deionized water 37˚ C incubation oven, automatic
micropipets with tips, laboratory glassware.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 20 minutes.
BT97910 £89.25 kit
3 QUANTITATIVE ELISA
Now with NEW substrate! Antibodies are highly specific in their recognition
of antigens. This ELISA experiment demonstrates the quantitation of varying
concentrations of viral antigens as detected by the intensity of the colour
reaction due to the accumulation of products. This laboratory activity meets the
requirements in the BSCS Blue Biology curriculum.
6 RADIAL IMMUNODIFFUSION 7 AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY Kit includes: instructions, antigens, primary; secondary antibodies, substrate
OF GLUCOSE BINDING solution, phosphate buffered saline, blocking agent, stop solution, tubes,
PROTEINS plates, and transfer pipets.
All you need: distilled or deionized water, 37º C incubation oven, automatic
micropipets with tips, laboratory glassware.
For: 6 groups.
BT150278 £89.25 kit
4 A NTIGEN-ANTIBODY INTERACTION: THE OUCHTERLONY
PROCEDURE
Introduce your students to the principles of antigen-antibody interactions by
using the Ouchterlony procedure. Antibodies and antigens form complexes
that precipitate, making it possible to assay antibody-antigen systems. The
binding interaction results in the formation of a white precipitate after diffusion
8 S IMULATION OF HIV in agarose.
DETECTION KIT
Kit includes: instructions, animal serum antigens & antibodies, practice gel
loading solution, agarose, powdered buffer, transfer pipets, petri plates, well
cutters, microtest tubes.
All you need: automatic micropipets with tips, 5 or 10 ml pipets, 55ºC
waterbath, measuring spatulas or toothpicks, microwave or hot plate, distilled
water, incubation oven (optional).
For: 10 Sets of Reactions
BT150280 £89.25 kit
7 AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY OF GLUCOSE BINDING 5 IMMUNOELECTROPHORESIS
PROTEINS
In this experiment, students will prepare a seed extract from Jack Bean Meal, Learn how immunoelectrophoresis identifies proteins based on their combined
fractionate the extract by affinity chromatography, and elute the bound glucose electrophoretic and immunological properties. This method is useful to
binding protein. The presence of biological activity is determined by an monitor antigen and antigen-antibody purity and to identify a single antigen
immunoblot enzyme assay. in a mixture of antigens. In this experiment, serum proteins are separated by
agarose gel electrophoresis and the point of equivalence is observed by the
Kit includes: instructions, affinity gel, jack bean meal, various solutions and buffers, antigenantibody complex formation.
petri plates, columns with tips, conical tubes, membranes, and transfer pipets.
Kit includes: instructions, proteins, antibodies; reagents, agarose, buffer,
All you need: clinical centrifuge, vortex or shaking platform, micropipet and transfer pipets, well cutters, paper wicks.
tips, ring stands and clamps, lab glassware, pipets & pumps, microtest tubes,
forceps, water. All you need: horizontal electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic
micropipets with tips, waterbath, microwave or hot plate, incubation oven,
For: 10 groups. laboratory glassware, microscope slides, paper towels, distilled water.
BT150286 £89.25 kit For: 10 Separations
8 S IMULATION OF HIV DETECTION KIT BT150282 £89.25 kit
An HIV test detects HIV infection indirectly using an ELISA test against HIV 6 R ADIAL IMMUNODIFFUSION
antibodies in the blood. The test works by taking antibodies from the patient’s
blood and adding them to a microtitre plate coated with HIV antigen. If HIV Radial immunodiffusion quantitatively determines the level of an antigen.
antibodies are present, they will bind to the antigens on the plate. In this Antibody is incorporated into liquefied agar and allowed to gel. The antigen is
experiment students will perform an ELISA test by coating microtitre plate wells added to small wells and radiates throughout the antibody-containing medium,
with simulated HIV antigen and then test simulated donor serum for anti-HIV leaving a precipitate throughout the gel. The amount of diffusion is quantified.
antibodies.
Kit includes: instructions, antigen and antibody, petri plates, pipets, well cutters,
Kit includes: instructions, simulated HIV antigens, positive and negative agarose, buffer, microtest tubes.
controls, simulated donor serum, secondary antibody, substrate, microtitre
plates, transfer pipettes and micro tubes. All you need: automatic micropipets with tips, waterbath, microwave or hot
plate, incubation oven, laboratory glassware, pipet pumps or bulbs, rulers,
All You Need: 37˚C Incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips, pipet paper towels, distilled water.
pumps, laboratory glassware, distilled or dionized water.
For: 10 Quantifications, 6 reactions each
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 60 minutes.
BT150284 £89.25 kit
BT97900 £89.25 kit
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4 W ESTERN BLOT ANALYSIS
1 IN SEARCH OF THE KISSING 2 I MMUNOLOGY OF 3 AIDS KIT II: SIMULATION OF (POLYACRYLAMIDE-BASED)
DISEASE PREGNANCY TESTS HIV DETECTION BY WESTERN
BLOT
5 DETECTING THE SILENT KILLER: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF
DIABETES
6 CANCER GENE DETECTION
1 IN SEARCH OF THE KISSING DISEASE 4 W ESTERN BLOT ANALYSIS (POLYACRYLAMIDE-BASED)
Infectious mononucleosis is commonly known as the “kissing disease”. The In Western blot analysis, protein identification is based on antibody and antigen
causative agent is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which can be transmitted through reactions. Proteins are separated on polyacrylamide gels and are transferred
saliva during kissing. In this experiment, students search for the presence of (blotted) to a nylon membrane. The membrane is exposed to solutions
EBV using the ELISA reaction to detect specific viral proteins. containing primary antibody, followed by a secondary antibody coupled to an
enzyme. The membrane is then soaked in a substrate solution to develop the
Kit includes: instructions, samples, antigens; antibodies, various solutions and colour reaction, which results in identification on the antigen protein band. The
reagents, pipets and microtest tubes.
molecular weights of the visible bands are measured using prestained protein
All you need: 37ºC incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips, markers of known molecular weight. This kit does not require an electrotransfer
laboratory glassware, distilled or deionized water. apparatus.
For: 10 groups. Kit includes: instructions, negative control, all samples & antibodies, various
reagents and buffers, membrane and filter paper.
BT150288 £89.25 kit
2 IMMUNOLOGY OF PREGNANCY TESTS All you need: 3 polyacrylamide gels (12%), vertical gel electrophoresis
apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet with fine tips, laboratory
glassware, metric rulers, distilled or deionized water, glacial acetic acid,
One of the most commonly used over-the-counter diagnostic tests is the methanol.
pregnancy test, based on the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).
The experimental concepts and methodology involved with the ELISA will be For: 6 blots.
introduced in the context of testing for pregnancy. None of the components BT150294 £191.25 kit
have been prepared from human sources.
Kit includes: instructions, simulated patient and control samples, antibodies, 5 DETECTING THE SILENT KILLER: CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OF
various solutions and reagents, microtiter strips, pipets and tubes. DIABETES
All you need: 37ºC incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips (optional), Over 380 million people worldwide are afflicted by diabetes mellitus, a chronic
laboratory glassware, distilled or deionized water. disease that leads to high blood sugar. Due to genetic predisposition and
high-calorie, low-activity lifestyles, that number continues to grow. Without early
For: 10 groups. detection and treatment of diabetes, severe medical complications can occur. In
BT150290 £89.25 kit
3 AIDS KIT II: SIMULATION OF HIV DETECTION BY WESTERN this simulation, students will diagnose diabetes in three patients using the urine
BLOT glucose test and Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).
The second assay used to confirm a positive HIV ELISA result is the Western Kit includes: instructions, samples, antigens & antibodies, various solutions and
Blot. Students separate protein samples from hypothetical patients on agarose reagents, pipets and microtest tubes
gels, transfer the samples to a membrane and detect the simulated HIV
All you need: 37˚C incubation oven, waterbath, automatic micropipets with
tips, laboratory glassware, distilled or deionized water.
proteins. This kit is an introductory level experiment. For a comprehensive For: 10 groups.
advanced course, we recommend Western Blot Analysis (BT150294).
BT150296 £118.15 kit
Kit includes: instructions, samples, standard molecular weight markers, protein 6 CANCER GENE DETECTION
agarose, various buffers and reagents, PVDF membrane, filter paper, stain,
1 ml pipet, 100 ml graduated cylinder. Immortality through uncontrolled cell division is a characteristic of cancer cells.
The p53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene which prevents this. Mutations in this
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipets gene are present in more than 50% of cancers. Testing people for mutations
with tips, microwave or hot plate, incubation oven, shaker platform, lab in their p53 gene can indicate an increased risk in developing cancer. These
glassware, small plastic trays, microtest tubes, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric tests raise intriguing ethical questions for both the individual tested and the
rulers, distilled water, isopropanol, glacial acetic acid. family of an individual who chooses to be tested. In this experiment, students
determine a pedigree for a family suspected to be carriers of mutations in their
For: 6 blots. p53 genes. A DNA test indicates their likelihood of developing cancer.
BT150292 £89.25 kit
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples,
UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis
buffer, calibrated pipet, microtipped transfer pipets, InstaStain® Blue and
FlashBlue™ stain.
Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet
should be downloaded from the Edvotek and tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization system.
website: www.edvotek.com
For: 8 Groups
BI130905 £72.25 kit
BT140326 DNA Samples for 24 Gels £148.75 ea
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1 B LOOD-BASED CANCER
DIAGNOSTICS KIT 2 M ORPHOLOGY OF CANCER 3 D NA DAMAGE AND REPAIR KIT
CELLS KIT
4 IN SEARCH OF THE CANCER 5 B LOOD TYPING KIT 6 COMPARISON OF VARIOUS
GENE KIT MAMMALIAN CELL TYPES KIT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
4 IN SEARCH OF THE CANCER GENE KIT
Suppressor genes such as p53 are essential for cell functions. Mutations in the
p53 gene can be correlated to predisposition for certain cancers. Mutations in
genes can either be inherited or accumulated due to environmental insults. This
experiment deals with a family pedigree determination of several generations
relating to cancer formation due to p53 gene mutation. This experiment does
not contain human DNA.
All You Need: electrophoresis apparatus & power supply, automatic
micropipet with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, waterbath (65˚C), UV
Transilluminator, pipet pump or bulb, 250 ml Flasks, distilled or deionized water.
7 E UKARYOTIC For 6 Groups. Complete in 60 min.
CELL BIOLOGY
BT140400 £126.65 kit
5 BLOOD TYPING KIT
ABO and Rh typing of blood left at the scene of a crime can help to narrow down
1 BLOOD-BASED CANCER DIAGNOSTICS KIT a list of suspects. In this experiment your students will use agglutination to identify
the blood group of unknown blood samples as a step to identify a criminal.
Cancer cells differ from normal cells by the combinations of proteins that are
present on their surfaces. Antibodies against these proteins will specifically Kit Includes: instructions, control ABO Rh simulated blood samples, unknown
bind to cancer cells and not to normal cells. This allows early detection of simulated blood samples, transfer pipets, microtiter plate. All You Need:
automatic micropipet (5-50 µL) with tips (optional).
cancer and potentially a way of delivering cancer therapies. In this simulation
experiment, the reaction of cancer cell markers and their corresponding For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 45 minutes.
antigens are demonstrated.
FO91850 £41.65 kit
Kit Includes: instructions, microtiter plates, cancer gel markers, normal cell SPARES & ACCESSORIES £21.25 ea
markers, transfer pipets, buffer. BT140334 Blood Typing Refill
All You Need: automatic micropipet (5-50 µl) with tips (optional).
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 35 minutes. 6 COMPARISON OF VARIOUS MAMMALIAN CELL TYPES KIT
BT140336 £67.15 kit Your students will be amazed at the differences they observe between various
mammalian cell types and how these cells function. Cells are fixed on microscope
2 M ORPHOLOGY OF CANCER CELLS KIT slides and students stain the cells on the slide to view morphological characteristics
of the cell types. These cells are very safe for classroom use.
When normal cells are grown in culture they stop growing when they become
overcrowded. This is called contact inhibition. Cancer cells in culture grow in an Kit includes: instructions, multispot slides (4 cell types each), eosin and FlashBlue™
uncontrolled way because they have lost this property. This helps tumors to form in stain, mounting medium, cover slips, transfer pipets, immersion troughs.
the body. In addition, many different cell types can be present in a single tumor. This
experiment allows students to see the differences between normal and cancer cells in All you need: is a microscope with 400x magnification.
both their growth and cell types. For 6 Lab Groups. Complete in 35 minutes.
Kit includes: instructions, multispot slides (2 cell types each), fixing agent, eosin and BT140740 £89.25 kit
FlashBlue™ stain, mounting medium, cover slips, transfer pipets, immersion troughs. 7 EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY
All You Need: Microscope for 400x magnification. Cell Culture is a vital technology used in life science research and in
biotechnology laboratories. The study of basic cell biology, diseases and
For 6 Lab Groups. Complete in 35 minutes. cancer, the development and testing of new therapeutics, and the production
of new drugs relies on using the techniques introduced in this experiment.
BT140745 £75.65 kit Students will learn how to grow eukaryotic cells in culture, basic cell staining
and how to count cells. The techniques used in these experiments will provide
3 DNA DAMAGE AND REPAIR KIT the student with a skill set desired in both academic research and industry.
According to the World Health Organization, between 2 and 3 million cases Kit Includes: instructions, growth media, flasks, Giemsa stain, trypan blue dye,
of skin cancer occur globally every year. Many of these cancers are caused by sterile T25 flasks, sterile culture dishes, sterile large pipets, small pipets, cell
preventable damage to DNA by UV light during sunbathing. In this experiment, counting chambers, Sf9 insect cells.
your students will expose plasmid DNA to shortwave UV light to simulate the effect
of sunbathing. The DNA is then analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to observe All You Need: microscope and spray bottle with 70% ethanol or methanol.
the damage.
All you need: UV transilluminator (254 nm or short wave), electrophoresis For 6 Lab Groups. Basic cell culture techniques - 30 min., Examination of insect
apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate. cell cultures - 30 min., Maintenance of insect cell cultures - 1 hour, Cell Viability
using trypan blue - 30 min., Differential staining using giemsa stain - overnight.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 2 hours.
BT140755 £157.25 kit
BT140725 £89.25 kit
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3 W HAT IS AN EPIDEMIC AND HOW 4 H OW DOES A DOCTOR
DOES AN INFECTION SPREAD? TEST FOR AIDS?
1 GENETIC DISEASE 2 IN SEARCH OF THE SICKLE CELL
SCREENING KIT GENE BY SOUTHERN BLOT
5 DETECTION OF A SIMULATED 6 IN SEARCH OF THE KISSING 7 SIMULATION OF HIV
INFECTIOUS AGENT DISEASE DETECTION KIT
8 AIDS KIT II: SIMULATION OF
HIV DETECTION BY WESTERN
BLOT
1 G ENETIC DISEASE SCREENING KIT 5 DETECTION OF A SIMULATED INFECTIOUS AGENT
Sickle Cell Anemia is a common genetic disease that causes long rods in An infectious outbreak requires prompt and accurate identification of the
red blood cells, giving them a ““sickled”” appearance. These cells get stuck biological agent. Often, early clinical symptoms are first identified in exposed
in small capillaries of the blood stream leading to oxygen deprivation that individuals and then infectious agents are identified by lab tests. In this
causes pain and organ damage. Sickle Cell Anemia is caused by a single experiment, students will transmit a simulated infectious agent (chemical dye)
point mutation in the hemoglobin gene that results in a faulty protein. In between classmates which is only visible under long UV light. The pattern of
this experiment, your students will investigate the restriction enzyme that transmission and primary source will be documented.
discriminates between HbA (normal) and HbS (disease) genes and perform a
simulated test on a patient. Kit includes: instructions, reagents for simulating an infectious agent
(fluorescent dye indicator and negative sample), test tubes and caps, transfer
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples, UltraSpec- pipettes, one long UV mini-light and gloves.
Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain®
Blue and FlashBlue™ stain, calibrated pipet, and microtipped transfer pipets. For 25 students. Ready in 30-45 minutes.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet BT97915 £75.65 kit
and tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization system.
6 IN SEARCH OF THE KISSING DISEASE
For: 8 Groups
Infectious mononucleosis is commonly known as the “kissing disease”. The
BI130910 £72.25 kit causative agent is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which can be transmitted through
BT140331 DNA Samples for 24 Gels £148.75 ea saliva during kissing. In this experiment, students search for the presence of
EBV using the ELISA reaction to detect specific viral proteins.
2 IN SEARCH OF THE SICKLE CELL GENE BY SOUTHERN BLOT
Kit includes: instructions, samples, antigens; antibodies, various solutions and
Southern blotting is an important technique used widely in clinical genetics reagents, pipets and microtest tubes.
and research. By transferring DNA from an agarose gel onto a membrane,
the method allows you to analyze and identify the DNA bands on a gel All you need: 37ºC incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips,
precisely. Your students will use Southern blotting to find a point mutation in the laboratory glassware, distilled or deionized water.
hemoglobin gene indicating Sickle Cell Anemia.
For: 10 groups.
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ DNA samples, agarose, BT150288 £89.25 kit
electrophoresis buffer, nylon membranes, filter paper, blot stain.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, microwave or hot plate, 7 SIMULATION OF HIV DETECTION KIT
waterbath and 80ºC incubation oven.
An HIV test detects HIV infection indirectly using an ELISA test against HIV
For: 5 groups. antibodies in the blood. The test works by taking antibodies from the patient’s
blood and adding them to a microtitre plate coated with HIV antigen. If HIV
BT150250 £126.65 kit antibodies are present, they will bind to the antigens on the plate. In this
3 W HAT IS AN EPIDEMIC AND HOW DOES AN INFECTION experiment students will perform an ELISA test by coating microtitre plate wells
SPREAD? with simulated HIV antigen and then test simulated donor serum for anti-HIV
antibodies.
Infectious agents such as bacteria & viruses can spread rapidly through a population
and cause widespread disease and death. In this experiment, your students will use Kit includes: instructions, simulated HIV antigens, positive and negative
colored solutions to simulate the spreading of a disease in the classroom. controls, simulated donor serum, secondary antibody, substrate, microtitre
plates, transfer pipettes and micro tubes.
Kit includes: instructions, HCl solution, NaOH, color indicator, test tubes & pipets.
All you need: Students!
All You Need: 37˚C Incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips, pipet
For: 10 Groups pumps, laboratory glassware, distilled or dionized water.
FO91860 £46.75 kit For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 60 minutes.
4 HOW DOES A DOCTOR TEST FOR AIDS? BT97900 £89.25 kit
Your body defends itself from attack by infectious agents like bacteria & viruses 8 A IDS KIT II: SIMULATION OF HIV DETECTION BY WESTERN
by producing antibodies. Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISA) test BLOT
for antibodies present in the blood, which indicate infection. In this kit, students
perform a simulated ELISA test to identify infected samples & compare them to The second assay used to confirm a positive HIV ELISA result is the Western
control samples. Blot. Students separate protein samples from hypothetical patients on agarose
gels, transfer the samples to a membrane and detect the simulated HIV
Kit includes: instructions, antigens, positive and negative controls, sera, proteins. This kit is an introductory level experiment. For a comprehensive
secondary antibody, substrate, detection strips, transfer pipets and test tubes. advanced course, we recommend Western Blot Analysis (BT150294).
All you need: Just Water! Kit includes: instructions, samples, standard molecular weight markers, protein
For: 10 Groups agarose, various buffers and reagents, PVDF membrane, filter paper, stain,
1 ml pipet, 100 ml graduated cylinder.
BT97905 £46.75 kit
Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, INFO All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipets
should be downloaded from the Edvotek with tips, microwave or hot plate, incubation oven, shaker platform, lab
website: www.edvotek.com PRODUCT glassware, small plastic trays, microtest tubes, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric
rulers, distilled water, isopropanol, glacial acetic acid.
For: 6 blots.
BT150292 £89.25 kit
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1 CHOLESTEROL DIAGNOSTICS 2 IN SEARCH OF MY FATHER KIT 1 C HOLESTEROL DIAGNOSTICS
3 IMMUNOLOGY OF
Elevated blood cholesterol has been established as a serious risk factor for
PREGNANCY TESTS coronary heart disease and stroke which are leading causes of death in the
United States. A disease known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) causes
an increase in blood levels of the “bad” form of cholesterol, known as low
density lipoprotein (LDL). In this experiment, a simulated genetic test for FH is
demonstrated in which patients are tested for a DNA polymorphism linked to
the FH gene.
Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples,
UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis
buffer, InstaStain® Blue and FlashBlue™ stain, calibrated pipet, and microtipped
transfer pipets.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet
and tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization system.
For: 10 groups.
BT150222 £72.25 kit
BT150224 DNA Samples for 24 groups £148.75 kit
2 IN SEARCH OF MY FATHER KIT
Solve the mystery of two boys separated from their parents a decade ago. Their
biological mother is identified by mitochondrial DNA and their biological father
from chromosomal DNA.
4 D NA PATERNITY TESTING Kit includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load dye samples, agarose powder, practice
SIMULATION gel loading solution, buffer, microtipped transfer pipettes. For 10 Lab Groups.
Complete in 45 minutes. (Electrophoresis tank and power supply required).
BT97895 £48.63 kit
3 IMMUNOLOGY OF PREGNANCY TESTS
5 SOUTHERN BLOT ANALYSIS 6 D NA FINGERPRINTING BY One of the most commonly used over-the-counter diagnostic tests is the
SOUTHERN BLOT pregnancy test, based on the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).
The experimental concepts and methodology involved with the ELISA will be
introduced in the context of testing for pregnancy. None of the components
have been prepared from human sources.
Kit includes: instructions, simulated patient and control samples, antibodies,
various solutions and reagents, microtiter strips, pipets and tubes.
All you need: 37ºC incubation oven, automatic micropipets with tips (optional),
laboratory glassware, distilled or deionized water.
For: 10 groups.
BT150290 £89.25 kit
4 DNA PATERNITY TESTING SIMULATION
7 W HICH QUICK PLANT™ IS THE 8 I DENTIFICATION OF This experiment introduces students to the use of DNA fingerprinting in a
MUTANT KIT? GENETICALLY MODIFIED simulated paternity determination. A child’s DNA fingerprint is compared with
FOODS USING PCR KIT his parents. For 6 Lab Groups
Kit Includes: instructions, Ready-to-Load™ QuickStrip™ DNA samples,
UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, practice gel loading solution, electrophoresis
buffer, InstaStain® Blue and FlashBlue™ stain, calibrated pipet, and microtipped
transfer pipets.
All You Need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet
and tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, white light visualization system.
For 6 Gels. Complete in 45 minutes.
BT97890 £72.25 ea
BT140319 DNA samples for 24 gels £148.75 ea
5 SOUTHERN BLOT ANALYSIS
This experiment introduces your students to Southern blotting as a tool for
“DNA Fingerprinting” in a hypothetical paternity determination. DNA fragments
are first separated by agarose gel electrophoresis, then transferred to a nylon
membrane and finally visualized by staining.
7 WHICH QUICK PLANT™ IS THE MUTANT KIT? Kit includes: instructions, DNA samples for electrophoresis, practice gel loading
solution, UltraSpec-Agarose™, electrophoresis buffer, pipets, 5 pre-cut nylon
Gregor Mendel studied pea plants over the course of many years to understand membranes, 5 pre-cut blotting filter papers, Blue-Blot DNA Stain™.
inheritance. Now your students can use 3 different genetic strains of Brassica
QuickPlants™ to see the genetic ratios for themselves. All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, 65º C Waterbath,
DNA visualization system, staining net & tray, automatic micropipets, lab
Kit includes: instructions, Brassica QuickPlant™ seeds, seed gel, peat pellets, glassware, microwave or hot plate, distilled water, NaCl, NaOH, concentrated
growth containers, fertilizer, and magnifying glasses. HCl, plastic wrap, forceps.
All you need: fluorescent plant growth lights (recommended), spray bottle for For: 5 groups.
fertilizer, and distilled water.
BT150298 £89.25 kit
For 15 Lab Groups. Requires several weeks for growth.
BT140845 £46.75 kit 6 DNA FINGERPRINTING BY SOUTHERN BLOT
8 IDENTIFICATION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS USING In this experiment, students gain experience in non-isotopic DNA detection
PCR KIT & the use of Southern Blot analysis in DNA fingerprinting for a hypothetical
paternity test. Includes three modules: agarose gel electrophoresis, Southern
Some foods contain raw materials from genetically modified organisms Blot transfer, and non-isotopic detection of DNA.
(GMO). Examples include tofu, corn flakes and corn meal. In this experiment,
your students will extract DNA from food or plant material and perform PCR to Kit includes: instructions, predigested DNA samples, buffers, NBT/BCIP tablets,
determine if any GM indicator genes are present. Amplified DNA is separated streptavidin-Alkaline Phosphatase, nylon membranes, filter paper, UltraSpec-
and sized by agarose gel electrophoresis. Agarose™ powder.
Kit includes: instructions, DNA extraction reagents, PCR EdvoBeads™, All you need: electrophoresis apparatus & power supply, automatic micropipet
microtubes, primers, DNA ladder, ultrapure water, wax beads, gel loading dye, with tips, balance, microwave or hot plate, waterbath, incubation oven, pipet
agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain Ethidum Bromide and FlashBlue™ pumps or bulbs, pipets, floating Racks for microtest tubes, lab glassware,
plastic wrap, distilled or deionized water, NaCl, NaOH, Concentrated HCl, ice.
stain. For: 5 groups.
BT140730 £148.75 kit BT150252 £262.65 kit
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1 B IOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF PLANT ENZYMES 1 B IOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF
PLANT ENZYMES
With this experiment, your students will demonstrate general enzyme principles
using specific plant enzymes which have important functions in biotechnology. 2 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT
Students perform tissue prints of seeds to examine what happens during CELL CULTURE KIT
malting. An additional activity allows students to quantify the activity of the
enzyme amylase. 4 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
ON C. ELEGANS
Kit includes: instructions, 3 types of barley seeds, iodine solution/stain, reaction
buffer, starch, amylase enzyme powder, 1 ml pipets, starch indicator paper, 6 C . ELEGANS ECOLOGY
petri plates, graph paper template. PLATFORM
All you need: single edge razor blades, 2 waterbaths, spectrophotometer,
automatic micropipet with tips, test tubes, microscope or magnifying lens, hot
plate, cutting board, forceps, test tube racks, pipet pumps, lab glassware, 1N
HCl, distilled water, ice and ice bucket.
For: 10 groups.
BT150300 £89.25 kit 3 ISOLATION OF CHLOROPLASTS,
MITOCHONDRIA & EXTRACTION
2 INTRODUCTION TO PLANT CELL CULTURE KIT OF PLANT GENOMIC DNA KIT
Genetic modification of plants is a highly controversial area of biotechnology. 5 CHEMOTAXIS: THE SCIENCE
Experiments in plants begin with establishing plant cells in culture. This involves OF ATTRACTION
de-differentiating plant cells to form plant ‘‘stem cells’’. In this experiment,
students will establish cell cultures of African Violets from leaves. They will then 7 BIOREMEDIATION BY OIL
use plant growth regulators to encourage root growth from the cultured cells, EATING BACTERIA
and produce a mature plant.
Kit includes: instructions, shoot initiation and elongation growth medium,
Tween, Petri dishes, growth containers, peat pellets.
All You Need: a healthy African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha), microwave or hot
plate.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 60 min. plus several weeks for growth.
BT140720 £89.25 kit
3 ISOLATION OF CHLOROPLASTS, MITOCHONDRIA &
EXTRACTION OF PLANT GENOMIC DNA KIT
In this two-part experiment, your students will explore the techniques used to
isolate plant organelles. Two cell organelles are isolated from pea seedlings by
differential centrifugation. First, students identify mitochondria by the enzyme
activity of cytochrome oxidase. Then, chloroplasts are isolated and identified
under the microscope. Kit includes: instructions, chloroplast isolation reagents,
mitochondrial DNA isolation reagents, transfer pipets, pea seeds.
All You Need: microscope and slides, spectrophotometer, blender, waterbath,
microcentrifuge & tubes, clinical or high speed centrifuge (10,000 x g), pipet
pumps & bulbs, cheesecloth, distilled water, ice and ice bucket, acetone,
vermiculite, nursery flat, automatic micropipets & tips, lab glassware, scissors or
razor blades, pasteur pipets, tunnels, isopropanol, ethanol.
For 6 Lab Groups. Requires approx. 5.5 hrs. for completion over three
consecutive lab periods.
BT140875 £89.25 kit
4 E FFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON C. ELEGANS
You can not imagine how similar we are from worms! The genome of the 6 C . ELEGANS ECOLOGY PLATFORM
tiny worm, Caenorhabditis elegans, was sequenced and its genome was
found to be 40% similar to us. This little nematode, that is just 1mm in length
(the smallest division in the foot ruler on your desk), has provided a wealth
of information for researchers around the world. It has been used as a
model system to address fundamental questions in developmental biology,
neurobiology and behavioral biology. In this experiment, students will study the
effect of alcohol on the locomotion and health of the worms.
Kit includes: instructions, C. elegans-normal, C. elegans Alcohol-resistant, petri In one week, your students will feel like real scientists working with animals
dishes, NGM medium, E. coli OP50 BactoBeads™, cell counting chambers, under the microscope! Caenorhabditis elegans is a soil nematode that offers
buffer, pipettes, sterile loops, tubes, and 10% alcohol. great potential for educational research, partly because of its rapid (3-day)
life cycle, small size (1.0-mm-long adult), and ease of laboratory growth
All you need: ethanol, timers, microscopes, covered box. cultivation. One can only imagine how thousands of animals grow on a single
petri dish seeded with a lawn of Escherichia coli as the food source. Students
For: 10 groups. will engage in an environmental toxicity scenario, when they will use pre-
diluted concentrations of heavy metal solution to determine the effect on the
BT150302 £80.75 kit worms. Time courses will be assessed and LD toxicity will be determined.
5 C HEMOTAXIS: THE SCIENCE OF ATTRACTION Kit includes: instructions, C. elegans-normal, C. elegans-Toxicity mutant, petri
dishes, NGM medium, E. coli 0P50 Bactobeads™, cell counting chambers,
All organisms are affected by “scent” molecules in the environment. Ants buffer, pipets, sterile loops, tubes and heavy metal compounds.
find a picnic lunch, people get attention by the cologne they use, and we all
want to go into a bakery that smells like fresh cookies. Allow your students All you need: ethanol, timers, microscopes, covered box.
to have the wonderful experience of working with a multicellular organism
called Caenorhabditis elegans which can be attracted to a number of scent For: 10 groups.
molecules. These worms are composed of 959 somatic cells of which 300 are
neurons comprising organs for taste, smell, temperature and touch. In this BT150306 £89.25 kit
experiment your students will explore the positive and negative chemotaxis in
C. elegans in response to volatile chemical compounds like vinegar, vanilla, 7 B IOREMEDIATION BY OIL EATING BACTERIA
bleach and acids.
Oil spills cause devastation to the environment killing sea life, birds, and
Kit includes: instructions, C. elegans - normal, C. elegans Chemotaxis - coastal plants. Spraying areas of contamination with oil-eating microbes
mutant, petri dishes, NGM medium, E. coli OP50 BactoBeads™, cell counting accelerates the degradation of the oil. This process is known as bioremediation.
chambers, buffer, pipettes, sterile loops, tubes and chemical compounds. In this open-ended experiment, students will grow a mixture of oil-eating
bacteria and observe their effectiveness at degrading a variety of oils.
All you need: ethanol, timers, microscopes, covered box.
Kit includes: instructions, oil-eating bacteria, growth medium, pipets.
For: 10 groups.
All you need: shaking incubation oven (optional) or stir plate and stir bars,
BT150304 £89.25 kit growth flasks, vegetable oil (or other food oils), autoclave, distilled water, pipet
pumps.
For: 10 groups.
BT150308 £84.15 kit
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1 H OW CLEAN IS THE WATER 1 HOW CLEAN IS THE WATER WE DRINK AND THE AIR WE
WE DRINK AND THE AIR WE BREATHE KIT?
BREATHE KIT?
Your class will make the invisible, visible! With this kit, your students will sample
water and air and then grow any microbes present overnight. A safe and
simple way to teach pollution. Kit includes: instructions, Ready Pour agar, Petri
plates, pipets, sterile water sample.
All you need: water samples, test tubes, pipet pump or bulb, hot plate or water
bath, aluminum foil or plastic wrap, 10% bleach solution.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 30 minutes and grow overnight.
BT140843 £46.75 kit
2 W ATER QUALITY TESTING I: CHROMOGENIC ANALYSIS OF
WATER CONTAMINANTS
2 W ATER QUALITY TESTING I: 3 L ONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP Testing drinking water for every possible type of pathogenic bacteria is slow
CHROMOGENIC ANALYSIS OF and costly. Thus, drinking water is tested for coliforms - including the familiar
WATER CONTAMINANTS E. coli. Presence of coliforms is an indicator of fecal contamination.In this
experiment, students will test for coliforms in simulated contaminated water
using colour and fluorescent reagents. They can use these same reagents to test
water samples from the environment. As an extension activity, a Gram Stain test
can be performed on the collected samples.
Kit includes: instructions, ReadyPour™ Agar, fluorescent reagents, Petri dishes,
inoculating loops, sterile swabs, microtubes.
All you need: long wave UV lamp, microscope, slides and coverslips.
For: 10 groups.
BT150310 £72.25 kit
3 L ONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP
A hand-held UV light that is used to detect hydrolysis of the fluorescent
substrate and fluorescent Artemia and Daphnia after their ingestion. Also useful
for observing fluorescence in Green (gfp) and Blue (bfp) fluorescent proteins.
BI130920 £30.34 ea
4 WATER QUALITY TESTING 5 W ATER QUALITY TESTING III: 4 WATER QUALITY TESTING II: PCR TESTING OF WATER
II: PCR TESTING OF WATER MULTIPLEX PCR TESTING OF CONTAMINANTS
CONTAMINANTS WATER CONTAMINANTS
Now your students can use PCR to detect water pollution due to sewage
contamination. In this experiment, safe bacterial strains will be provided to
simulate the detection of microbes in contaminated water. As an extension to
this experiment, students will be able to test for water contamination in samples
they provide.
Kit includes: instructions, E. coli control strain, control DNA and primers,
DNA ladder, , chelating agent, proteinase K, PCR EdvoBeads™, gel loading
dye, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide and
FlashBlue™ stain, Ultrapure water.
All you need: micropipets to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath,
microcentrifuge, thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power supply,
microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator.
For: 25 Students
BT150260 £157.25 kit
6 T OXICITY DETECTION OF 7 MOLECULAR WEIGHT 5 WATER QUALITY TESTING III: MULTIPLEX PCR TESTING OF
POLLUTANTS IN FRESHWATER DETERMINATION OF PROTEINS WATER CONTAMINANTS
KIT
Drinking water is routinely tested for contamination. If a screening tests positive,
more sophisticated tests are required. One such test uses PCR in multiplex
format. In this experiment, students will test for the presence of three separate,
classroom-safe organisms in a water sample using a single PCR reaction.
Kit includes: instructions, control DNA and primers, DNA ladder, proteinase K,
PCR EdvoBeads, gel loading dye, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, InstaStain®
Ethidium Bromide and FlashBlue™ stain.
All you need: Automatic micropipets (5 - 50 µl) and tips, waterbath, ice,
balance, microcentrifuge, thermal cycler, electrophoresis apparatus, power
supply, microwave or hot plate, UV transilluminator.
For: 25 Students
BT150262 £157.25 kit
6 TOXICITY DETECTION OF POLLUTANTS IN FRESHWATER
This experiment has been adapted from a freshwater quality test which
uses Daphnia magna to determine toxicity levels of freshwater. A simulated
7 M OLECULAR WEIGHT DETERMINATION OF PROTEINS KIT “toxicant” is provided to simulate environmental pollution in freshwater lakes,
rivers and streams. Hydrolysis of a fluorescent substrate by Daphnia is used
Introduce a simple method to determine protein subunit molecular weights to determine the level of toxicants. Results are observed by using long wave
using horizontal electrophoresis. Because the protein standards and ultraviolet light. Calculations for lethal concentration are determined.
‘‘unknowns’’ are prestained, the separation of proteins can be observed
during electrophoresis. Included in the experiment is EDVOTEK®’s formulation Kit includes: instructions, fluorescent detection substrate, simulated toxicant
of protein grade agarose, which provides an alternative to the use of concentrate, toxicity reduction reagent, 1 molded exposure chamber (Note:
polyacrylamide gels. Kit includes: instructions, prestained LyphoProtein™ 5 required), wide bore transfer pipets, calibrated plastic pipets.
samples, gel loading solution, agarose, electrophoresis buffer, Protein
InstaStain®, SDS solution. All you need: Daphnia magna, 4 additional molded exposure chambers
(BT140735), long wave UV light, white light visualization system, microscope
All You Need: horizontal electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, white light or hand magnifier, large glass vessel, beakers, UV protective goggles, spring
visualization system, automatic micropipet with tips, microwave or hot plate, water, test tubes, 5 ml pipets and pumps.
waterbath, metric rulers, lab glassware, methanol, glacial acetic acid, distilled
or deionized water. For: 5 groups.
For 4 Gels. Gel Prep - 40 min., Electrophoresis - 60 min. BT150312 £89.25 kit
BT140302 £75.65 kit
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1 E LECTROPHORETIC PROPERTIES OF NATIVE PROTEINS KIT 1 ELECTROPHORETIC PROPERTIES 2 W ESTERN BLOT ANALYSIS
OF NATIVE PROTEINS KIT (POLYACRYLAMIDE-BASED)
Proteins are complex biomolecules with varying charge, size and shape
that can be analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Gel analysis of native
proteins enables students to evaluate natural charge and shape characteristics
of proteins. Following electrophoresis, the protein samples are stained for
visualization.
Kit includes: instructions, protein samples, gel loading solution, agarose,
electrophoresis buffer, Protein InstaStain®.
All You Need: horizontal electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, white light
visualization system, automatic micropipet with tips, microwave or hot plate,
waterbath, metric rulers, lab glassware, methanol, glacial acetic acid, distilled
or deionized water.
For 6 Gels. Gel Prep - 30 min., Electrophoresis - 45 min., Staining - 60 min.,
Destaning - Overnight.
BT140304 £72.25 kit
2 WESTERN BLOT ANALYSIS (POLYACRYLAMIDE-BASED)
In Western blot analysis, protein identification is based on antibody and antigen 3 SURVEY OF PROTEIN DIVERSITY 4 F INGERPRINTING OF
reactions. Proteins are separated on polyacrylamide gels and are transferred 5 DIVERSITY OF FISH PROTEINS BACTERIAL PROTEINS
(blotted) to a nylon membrane. The membrane is exposed to solutions
containing primary antibody, followed by a secondary antibody coupled to an 6 PRINCIPLES OF ENZYME
enzyme. The membrane is then soaked in a substrate solution to develop the CATALYSIS
colour reaction, which results in identification on the antigen protein band. The
molecular weights of the visible bands are measured using prestained protein
markers of known molecular weight. This kit does not require an electrotransfer
apparatus.
Kit includes: instructions, negative control, all samples & antibodies, various
reagents and buffers, membrane and filter paper.
All you need: 3 polyacrylamide gels (12%), vertical gel electrophoresis
apparatus, power supply, automatic micropipet with fine tips, laboratory
glassware, metric rulers, distilled or deionized water, glacial acetic acid,
methanol.
For: 6 blots.
BT150294 £191.25 kit
3 S URVEY OF PROTEIN DIVERSITY
Learn about the diversity of proteins by studying the electrophoretic profiles
of various sources. Your students will separate proteins from bacterial, plant,
serum, and milk proteins alongside a standard protein marker.
Kit includes: instructions, denatured LyphoProtein™ samples, standard protein
markers, gel loading solution, buffer, Protein InstaStain®.
All you need: 3 polyacrylamide gels (12%), vertical gel electrophoresis
apparatus, power supply, hot plate or burner, white light visualization system,
automatic micropipet with fine tips, microtest tube holder, lab glassware,
methanol, glacial acetic acid, distilled or deionized water.
For: 6 groups., Sharing 3 Gels
BT150314 £51.00 kit
BT150316 Samples for 12 groups £75.65 kit
4 F INGERPRINTING OF BACTERIAL PROTEINS
In this experiment, total protein extracts from several bacterial sources are 6 PRINCIPLES OF ENZYME CATALYSIS
compared. The unique patterns of protein bands, obtained by SDS vertical
polyacrylamide electrophoresis, can be used to identify various bacterial strains. This easy and safe experiment allow your students to learn about enzyme
catalysis, the nature of enzyme action and protein structure-function
Kit includes: instructions, bacterial cultures and reagents, LyphoProteins™, relationships. Students will perform an enzyme assay and determine the rate of
Lysozyme, buffers, Protein InstaStain®, practice gel loading solution, protein the enzymatic reaction. This experiment uses a safer system that eliminates the
sample buffer, unknown proteins ready for electrophoresis, ReadyPour™ Agar, need for sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate.
nutrient broth.
All you need: 3 polyacrylamide gels (12%), vertical gel electrophoresis Kit includes: instructions, catalase solution, 1.2% hydrogen peroxide, phosphate
apparatus, power supply, Microcentrifuge, incubation oven, hot plate or buffer, assay reagent, acidification solution, colour enhancer, colour developer.
burner, white light visualization system, automatic micropipet with fine tips, lab
glassware, methanol, glacial acetic acid, distilled water. All you need: visible wavelength spectrophotometer, timer, pipet pumps, test
tubes & racks, 1, 5 & 10 ml pipets, beakers, graph paper, distilled water, ice.
For: 6 groups., Sharing 3 Gels
For: 10 groups.
BT150318 £51.00 kit BT150324
£80.75 kit
5 D IVERSITY OF FISH PROTEINS
Study the diversity of fish with these pre-stained, lyophilized proteins. Total
protein from Perch, Walleye and Salmon is extracted and pre-stained using an
indicator dye. Each fish protein sample has a characteristic banding pattern
when separated by denaturing SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, which
can be used to identify the specific species.
Kit includes: instructions, fish LyphoProtein™ samples, protein molecular weight
standards, practice gel loading solution, buffer, Protein InstaStain®.
All you need: 3 polyacrylamide gels (12%), MV10 vertical gel electrophoresis
apparatus, power supply, microcentrifuge, hot plate or burner, vortex, white
light visualization system, automatic micropipet with fine tips, test tube holders,
lab glassware, methanol, glacial acetic acid, distilled water.
For: 6 groups., Sharing 3 Gels
BT150320 £58.65 kit INFO
BT150322 DNA Samples for 12 groups £75.65 kit
Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, PRODUCT
should be downloaded from the Edvotek
website: www.edvotek.com
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1 BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF 2 PRINCIPLES OF GEL FILTRATION 1 BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF PLANT ENZYMES
PLANT ENZYMES CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
With this experiment, your students will demonstrate general enzyme principles
using specific plant enzymes which have important functions in biotechnology.
Students perform tissue prints of seeds to examine what happens during
malting. An additional activity allows students to quantify the activity of the
enzyme amylase.
Kit includes: instructions, 3 types of barley seeds, iodine solution/stain, reaction
buffer, starch, amylase enzyme powder, 1 ml pipets, starch indicator paper,
petri plates, graph paper template.
All you need: single edge razor blades, 2 waterbaths, spectrophotometer,
automatic micropipet with tips, test tubes, microscope or magnifying lens, hot
plate, cutting board, forceps, test tube racks, pipet pumps, lab glassware, 1N
HCl, distilled water, ice and ice bucket.
For: 10 groups.
BT150300 £89.25 kit
3 PRINCIPLES OF THIN LAYER 4 ION EXCHANGE 2 PRINCIPLES OF GEL FILTRATION CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
Introduce chromatographic separation to your class and show them how dyes
of different colours separate on the basis of their size and shape. Columns may
be rinsed and reused.
Kit includes: instructions, sample mixture, chromatography columns, dry matrix,
elution buffer, transfer pipets, microtest tubes.
All you need: 50 or 100ml beakers, 25ml beaker or test tube, ring stands with
clamps, distilled water.
For 10 Separations. Packing Column - 20 min., Column Separation - 40 min.
BT140285 £72.25 kit
3 PRINCIPLES OF THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
This experiment introduces chromatographic theory and methods of thin layer
chromatography. A mixture of dyes are separated on a cellulose-based TLC
plate using two different solvent systems.
5 A FFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY 6 ARTIFICIAL SELECTION KIT Kit includes: instructions, samples, reagents and solvents, a 10x20€cm cellulose
OF GLUCOSE BINDING thin layer plate (to be cut into eight 5x5€cm squares), 5€µL glass capillary
PROTEINS pipets.
All You Need: 250€mL beakers, metric rulers, pipet pump, 5 or 10€mL pipets,
distilled water.
For 8 Separations. Spotting Plates - 20 min., TLC Separation - 5 min.
BT140316 £72.25 kit
4 ION EXCHANGE CHROMATOGRAPHY KIT
Most molecules have a net charge within a pH range of 2 to 10. When the
pH is altered, the net charge on molecules can change drastically. In this
experiment, a mixture of two chemicals is absorbed onto a solid support ion-
exchange column and separated during elution under conditions that influence
their net charge.
Kit includes: instructions, ion exchanger, chemical mixture, potassium acetate
buffer, chromatography columns.
• All You Need: spectrophotometer & cuvettes, ring stands and clamps, test
tubes, lab glassware, distilled water, 5 ml pipets and pumps.
7 D IFFUSION AND OSMOSIS KIT For 6 Separations. Requires 60-90 min.
BT140360 £84.15 kit
5 A FFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY OF GLUCOSE BINDING
PROTEINS
In this experiment, students will prepare a seed extract from Jack Bean Meal,
fractionate the extract by affinity chromatography, and elute the bound glucose
binding protein. The presence of biological activity is determined by an
immunoblot enzyme assay.
Kit includes: instructions, affinity gel, jack bean meal, various solutions and
buffers, petri plates, columns with tips, conical tubes, membranes, and transfer
pipets.
All you need: clinical centrifuge, vortex or shaking platform, micropipet and
tips, ring stands and clamps, lab glassware, pipets & pumps, microtest tubes,
forceps, water.
For: 10 groups.
BT150286 £89.25 kit
7 DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS KIT 6 ARTIFICIAL SELECTION KIT
In this experiment, students use artificial cells to study the relationship of surface Students will perform artificial selection on a population of Quick Plant™,
area and volume. Then they will create models of living cells to explore osmosis and identify traits that vary in the population. Then they will per- form
and diffusion, and observe osmosis in living cells. Various diffusion and artificial selection by cross-pollinating only selected plants and observe the
osmosis principles are performed in this lab. trait differences between the two populations to learn how selection works.
Kit includes: instructions, Quick Plant™ seeds, Nylon mason twine, potting
Kit includes: instructions, Agar powder, phenolphthalein solution, sodium mix, Miracle-Gro Fertilizer, vermiculite, bees, plastic magnifier, and wooden
hydroxide (NaOH) pellets, powdered sucrose, NaCl, powdered glucose, toothpicks.
ovalbumin, dialysis tubing, large transfer pipets, microscope slides and cover
slips. All You Need: growing system (reused plastic soda or water bottles (500 ml)),
light box system, digital cameras, lab notebook, water, tape, razor.
All you need: beaker, ruler, razor, plastic spoon, paper towel, timer, scales,
graph paper, distilled or deionized water, elodea tip or Moss, microscope. For 10 Lab Groups. 30 min. lab periods over the course of 5-7 weeks.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete in 60-90 minutes. BT140821 £67.15 kit
BT140825 £80.75 kit
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1 P HOTOSYNTHESIS KIT 1 PHOTOSYNTHESIS KIT 2 C ELLULAR RESPIRATION
In this experiment, students will learn how to measure the rate of photosynthesis
indirectly by studying the floating leaf disk assay, and test different variables
that might affect the photosynthesis process.
Kit includes: instructions, Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), liquid soap,
plastic syringes, transfer pipets, plastic cups, metric rulers.
All You Need: leaves, timer, light source, hand-held hole punch, beakers.
For 10 Lab Groups. Complete 1.75 hours (2 lab periods).
BT140827 £58.65 kit
2 C ELLULAR RESPIRATION
In this experiment, students learn how to apply the gas laws to the function of
the microrespirometer. Students will observe cell respiration of germinating
seeds and describe the effects of temperature on the rate of cell respiration.
Kit includes: instructions, 1 ml pipet, glass beads, peas, potassium hydroxide 3 CELL DIVISION - MITOSIS AND 4 T RANSFORMATION WITH
solution, cork stoppers, absorbent cotton, nonabsorbent cotton, plastic vials, MEIOSIS KIT GREEN FLUORESCENT
parafilm. PROTEINS KIT
All you need: thermometers, trays (at least 14” long), silicon glue, cork borer,
tape, timers
For: 10 groups.
BT150330 £92.65 kit
3 CELL DIVISION - MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS KIT
Students learn to identify and differentiate various stages in mitosis and
meiosis. Onion root tips are stained to identify the various stages and duration
of mitosis. Meiosis and Crossing Over in Sordaria are also demonstrated
in this experiment. Students will also have an opportunity to analyze the
mechanism involved with loss of cell cycle control in cancer.
Kit includes: instructions, Pipe cleaners (in 2 colors), plastic beads, carbol-
fuschin (Ziehl-Neelson) stain, lectin, plastic bags, slides, cover slips, sand,
conical tubes, plastic cups.
All you need: colored pencils (2 colors), microscope, 10 onion bulbs, ethanol,
glacial acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, razor blades, scissors, scientific cleaning
wipes (kimwipes), disposable gloves.
For 10 Lab Groups. Requires 60 minutes.
BT140830 £67.15 kit
4 TRANSFORMATION WITH GREEN FLUORESCENT PROTEINS
KIT
In this experiment, transformed cells take up a plasmid containing the 6 C LEAVAGE OF LAMBDA DNA
GFP gene. The GFP gene was isolated from the jellyfish Aequorea victoria. WITH ECO RI RESTRICTION
Transformed colonies expressing the GFP protein are visibly green in normal ENZYME
light but will fluoresce brightly when exposed to long wave UV light.
Kit includes: instructions, cells, plasmid DNA, IPTG, ampicillin, transformation 5 RESTRICTION ENZYME
solution, ReadyPour agar, Luria broth, petri dishes, sterile pipettes, loops and ANALYSIS OF DNA
microtubes. All you need: waterbath, 37°C incubation oven, long wave UV
lamp.
For 10 Lab Groups Time required: Set Up & Plating is 50 min. Plating 5 min. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Incubation overnight Transformation efficiency 15 min.
BI130985 £72.25 kit
5 RESTRICTION ENZYME ANALYSIS OF DNA
This experiment introduces the use of restriction enzymes as a tool to digest
DNA at specific nucleotide sequences. Bateriophage lambda DNA has a
linear structure and 6 Eco RI recognition sites. Separation by agarose gel
electrophoresis of an Eco RI digest of lambda DNA will yield 6 bands (5 distinct
bands, two are very close in size) corresponding to the DNA fragments.
Kit includes: instructions, DNA samples (packaged as either Pre-
aliquoted QuickStrip™ connected tubes or as individual 1.5 ml (or
0.5 ml) microcentrifuge tubes), UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, concentrated
electrophoresis buffer, FlashBlue™ DNA stain, InstaStain® Blue cards, practice
gel loading solution, 1 ml pipet, and microtipped transfer pipets
All you need: horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus, D.C. power supply, 6 C LEAVAGE OF LAMBDA DNA WITH ECO RI RESTRICTION
automatic micropipets with tips, balance, microwave, hot plate or burner, pipet ENZYME
pump, 250 ml flasks or beakers, hot gloves, safety goggles and disposable
laboratory gloves, small plastic trays or large weigh boats (for gel destaining), linear molecule containing six recognition sites for Eco RI (generating
DNA visualization system (white light), and distilled or deionized water 5 fragments with distinct sizes and 2 fragments that are very close in size). In
this experiment, Lambda DNA is digested by the Eco RI endonuclease. The
For: 6 groups. digestion products are analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis.
BT140306 DNA Samples for 24 groups £72.25 kit Kit includes: instructions, Lambda DNA, Dryzymes®, Reconstitution
BT140310 £148.75 kit buffer, Restriction enzyme reaction buffer, enzyme grade water, Standard
DNA Fragments, various solutions and buffers, agarose powder, FlashBlue™
Stain.
All you need: electrophoresis apparatus, power supply, automatic pipet with
tips, waterbath, balance, microwave or hot plate, visualization (white light),
misc. lab glassware, pipet pumps or bulbs, metric rulers, floating racks, distilled
or deionized water, ice.
For: 10 restriction digestions and 5 gels
Please Note: Instructions, where applicable, INFO BT150242 £89.25 kit
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1 DNA FINGERPRINTING BY RESTRICTION ENZYME PATTERNS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Basic concepts of DNA fingerprinting are featured in this lab by comparing
crime scene DNA with suspect DNAs. Fingerprint patterns are separated by
agarose gel electrophoresis and the students determine who may have done-it!
Kit includes: instructions, DNA samples, agarose, running buffer, InstaStain
DNA stain, practice gel loading solution, 1€mL calibrated drop pipette, 100€mL
graduated cylinder and microtipped transfer pipettes.
All you need: electrophoresis tank, power supply, micropipettes (5-50€µL
adjustable or€40 µL fixed volume) and a white light box is recommended
(BT97815).
For: 6 lab groups
BI130980 £72.25 kit
1 D NA FINGERPRINTING 2 T RANSPIRATION
BY RESTRICTION ENZYME
PATTERNS The principles of diffusion and osmosis are applied to the movement of water
within plants. Emphasis is given to water potential transport and the effect of
2 T RANSPIRATION the plant environment on transpiration.
Kit includes: instructions, Bush Bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris), 2x Toluidine
Blue O stain, parawax, plastic tubing, microtomes (nuts and bolts), petri plates,
0.1 ml pipets
All you need: 10 ml pipets, petroleum jelly, light source with 100 Watt bulb, fan
(s), plant mister (a spray bottle), potting soil, large plastic bags, ring stands;
clamps (or buret holder), microscope slides, microscope(s), cover slips, slide
mounting medium (i.e. 50% glycerol), 50% ethanol, new razor or scalpel
blades, weighing scale or balance, and small spatulas
For: 10 groups.
BT140385 £75.65 kit
3 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS
Materials and dialysis tubing are provided to perform procedures involving
diffusion, dialysis, water potential and to determine osmotic potential.
Kit includes: instructions, orange indicator dye, violet dye, sucrose, NaCl
solution, powdered sucrose, dialysis tubing.
3 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF 4 PRINCIPLES OF ENZYME All you need: beakers, thermometers, scale, 1, 5, & 10 ml pipets, cork borers,
DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS CATALYSIS graph paper, potatoes, distilled water.
For: 10 groups.
BT150334 £80.75 kit
4 PRINCIPLES OF ENZYME CATALYSIS
This easy and safe experiment allow your students to learn about enzyme
catalysis, the nature of enzyme action and protein structure-function
relationships. Students will perform an enzyme assay and determine the rate of
the enzymatic reaction. This experiment uses a safer system that eliminates the
need for sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate.
Kit includes: instructions, catalase solution, 1.2% hydrogen peroxide, phosphate
buffer, assay reagent, acidification solution, colour enhancer, colour developer.
All you need: visible wavelength spectrophotometer, timer, pipet pumps, test
tubes & racks, 1, 5 & 10 ml pipets, beakers, graph paper, distilled water, ice.
For: 10 groups.
5 P LANT PIGMENT BT150324 £80.75 kit
CHROMATOGRAPHY
AND 5 P LANT PIGMENT CHROMATOGRAPHY AND
PHOTOSYNTHESIS PHOTOSYNTHESIS
6 C ELLULAR RESPIRATION Chromatographic separation is performed by thin layer chromatography. Key
reagents are included to demonstrate photosynthesis.
Kit includes: instructions, chloroplast extraction; dilution buffers, reducing
reagent, DCIP, standard pigments, chromatography solvent, Sarkosyl, thin layer
cellulose chromatography plate, microliter capillary pipets, tubes and transfer
pipets.
All you need: visible wavelength spectrophotometer, clinical benchtop
centrifuge, blender, flood light, calculator, timer, test tubes; racks, beakers, 1 &
5 ml pipets, pipet pumps, metric rulers, cheesecloth, 95-100% isopropanol,
distilled water, fresh spinach, ice.
For: 10 groups.
BT150336 £80.75 kit
6 CELLULAR RESPIRATION
In this experiment, students learn how to apply the gas laws to the function of
the microrespirometer. Students will observe cell respiration of germinating
seeds and describe the effects of temperature on the rate of cell respiration.
Kit includes: instructions, 1 ml pipet, glass beads, peas, potassium hydroxide
solution, cork stoppers, absorbent cotton, nonabsorbent cotton, plastic vials,
parafilm.
All you need: thermometers, trays (at least 14” long), silicon glue, cork borer,
tape, timers
For: 10 groups.
BT150330 £92.65 kit
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2 TRANSFORMATION OF E.COLI
1 R ESTRICTION ENZYME ANALYSIS OF DNA PGAL KIT
This experiment introduces the use of restriction enzymes as a tool to digest IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
DNA at specific nucleotide sequences. Bateriophage lambda DNA has a
linear structure and 6 Eco RI recognition sites. Separation by agarose gel
electrophoresis of an Eco RI digest of lambda DNA will yield 6 bands (5 distinct
bands, two are very close in size) corresponding to the DNA fragments.
Kit includes: instructions, DNA samples (packaged as either Pre-
aliquoted QuickStrip™ connected tubes or as individual 1.5 ml (or
0.5 ml) microcentrifuge tubes), UltraSpec-Agarose™ powder, concentrated
electrophoresis buffer, FlashBlue™ DNA stain, InstaStain® Blue cards, practice
gel loading solution, 1 ml pipet, and microtipped transfer pipets
All you need: horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus, D.C. power supply, 1 RESTRICTION ENZYME
automatic micropipets with tips, balance, microwave, hot plate or burner, pipet ANALYSIS OF DNA
pump, 250 ml flasks or beakers, hot gloves, safety goggles and disposable
laboratory gloves, small plastic trays or large weigh boats (for gel destaining), 3 PCR BASED ALU-HUMAN DNA
DNA visualization system (white light), and distilled or deionized water TYPING KIT
For: 6 groups. 4 T RANSPIRATION
BT140306 £72.25 kit 5 DISSOLVED OXYGEN
BT140310 DNA Samples for 24 groups £148.75 kit AND AQUATIC PRIMARY
PRODUCTIVITY
2 T RANSFORMATION OF E.COLI PGAL KIT
In this experiment, students can see a blue colour change in transformed cells
due to the switching on of a gene. The pGAL plasmid gives them a blue colour
due to the production of the ß-galactosidase protein by the lacZ gene. IPTG is
not required in this experiment since pGAL contains the complete lacZ gene.
Kit includes: instructions, BactoBeads™, plasmid DNA, buffer, media,
ampicillin, X-Gal, ReadyPour agar, petri dishes, sterile pipettes, loops and
microtubes.
For 10 Lab Groups, complete in 50 minutes and grow overnight.
BT97945 £89.25 kit
3 P CR BASED ALU-HUMAN DNA TYPING KIT
Your students use primers for a 300 base pair Alu insertion in chromosome
16 (PV92) to determine their own genotype! They can then compare their class
results with others around the world over the internet. For 25 Students Time
required: Set up 30 min. PCR 2 hours or overnight Electrophoresis 45 min.
Kit includes: instructions, proteinase K, PCR beads, control DNA and primers,
microtubes, chelating agent, agarose, DNA ladder, practice gel loading
solution, gel loading dye, electrophoresis buffer, gel stain. All you need:
micropipettes to measure between 5 and 50 µl, tips, waterbath, thermal cycler,
electrophoresis tank and power supply.
BI130930 £157.25 kit
4 T RANSPIRATION
The principles of diffusion and osmosis are applied to the movement of water
within plants. Emphasis is given to water potential transport and the effect of
the plant environment on transpiration.
Kit includes: instructions, Bush Bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris), 2x Toluidine
Blue O stain, parawax, plastic tubing, microtomes (nuts and bolts), petri plates,
0.1 ml pipets
All you need: 10 ml pipets, petroleum jelly, light source with 100 Watt bulb, fan
(s), plant mister (a spray bottle), potting soil, large plastic bags, ring stands;
clamps (or buret holder), microscope slides, microscope(s), cover slips, slide
mounting medium (i.e. 50% glycerol), 50% ethanol, new razor or scalpel
blades, weighing scale or balance, and small spatulas
For: 10 groups.
BT140385 £75.65 kit
5 DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND AQUATIC PRIMARY PRODUCTIVITY
The experiment measures dissolved oxygen concentration in water samples
using the Winkler technique and primary productivity of an ecosystem.
Kit includes: instructions, sodium iodide, sodium hydroxide, manganese sulfate,
starch solution, sodium thiosulfate, nitrogen enrichment solution, phosphorous
enrichment reagents.
All you need: grow lights, pipets, sealable containers or BOD bottles, plastic
window screens, burettes, flasks, beakers, eyedroppers, filter paper, aluminum
foil, graph paper, sulfuric acid, pond or lake water.
For: 10 groups.
BT150338 £84.15 kit
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1 DNA ELECTROPHORESIS
EQUIPMENT KIT 1 DNA ELECTROPHORESIS EQUIPMENT KIT
2 HEXAGEL DNA BEST DNA electrophoresis equipment for the whole class! Discover how easy
ELECTROPHORESIS electrophoresis can be with this classroom set.
TANK SELLER
Features:
3 M6 DNA BEST
ELECTROPHORESIS • Fast 20 minute gel run
TANK KIT SELLER • Easy gel casting
• Reliable & excellent results
4 M12 DNA Kit includes:
ELECTROPHORESIS ✓ £599.63 kit
TANK KIT • 1 x HexaGel Electrophoresis Tank (for 6 gels)
• 6 x gel trays with GelCaps and combs
• 1 x EVT300 Power Supply
• 6 x 40µl minipipettes & tips
BT100514
2 HEXAGEL DNA ELECTROPHORESIS TANK
Designed for six groups of students to load their own individual gels and the six
gels are run together in 30-40 minutes giving excellent results! Easier storage
than six separate tanks. Eliminate cumbersome gel tray taping and pour gels
quickly and easily with the innovative gel-tray sealing rubber end caps. Trays
can only be loaded in one way.
Supplied with: Six 70 x 70mm trays, six 6-tooth combs, Twelve rubber end
caps. Dimensions (L x W x H): 325 x 275 x 110mm.
BT97820 ✓ £287.30 ea
3 M 6 DNA ELECTROPHORESIS TANK KIT
Run one group of student samples (or a classroom demonstration) in
30-40 minutes. Durable and easy to use! Excellent results every time!
Supplied with: £131.71 kit
• One 70 x 70mm Tray
• One 6 tooth comb
• One 8/10 tooth comb
• Two rubber end caps
• Dimensions: (L x W x H) 200 x 120 x 135mm.
BT97822
4 M 12 DNA ELECTROPHORESIS TANK KIT
R un up to two groups of student samples at the same time. Gives excellent
results in 30-40 minutes.
Supplied with:
• One 70 x 140mm
• TrayTwo 6 tooth combs
• One 8/10 tooth combs
• Two rubber end caps
• Dimensions: (L x W x H) 275 x 120 x 135mm.
BT97824 £175.91 kit
5 M 12 DUAL ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS
Run up to two groups of student samples at the same time. Choose either
two 7 x 7 cm gel trays or one 7 x 14 cm gel tray. Gives excellent results in
30-40 minutes.
••••Fe aTTFTwwwotuuooorre678sr:/utx1ob07obtetchormocetoTnhmrdacbyocssampbss £182.75 ea
BT140431
5 M12 DUAL
ELECTROPHORESIS
APPARATUS
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1 E-Z ALIGN™ TRAY Diameter Width 1 E-Z ALIGN™ TRAY
Length 70 x 70 mm 7 cm £29.75 ea A C
BT150400 A 7 cm 70 x 100 mm 7 cm £29.75 ea
BT150402 B 10 cm 70 x 140 mm 7 cm £33.15 ea
BT150404 C 14 cm £21.25 ea
£24.65 ea B
2 6 TOOTH COMB 2 6 TOOTH COMB
BT140695
3 DOUBLE COMB 8/10
BT140700
4 G EMINI SPLIT TRAY™ FOR #M12 £67.15 ea
BT150406
5 R UBBER END CAPS £12.75 pr 3 DOUBLE COMB 8/10
BT150408
6 MV10 VERTICAL ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS
Designed for separation of proteins on polyacrylamide gels. The MV10 runs one
vertical polyacrylamide gel. All parts are colour coded to ensure proper orientation
BT140434 £169.15 ea
PRE-CAST POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS
BT140675 Quantity £40.80 pk 4 G EMINI SPLIT TRAY™ 6 M V10 VERTICAL
BT140680 £77.41 pk FOR #M12 ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS
3
6
7 D UOSOURCE™ 150 POWER SUPPLY (220V)
The DuoSource™ 150 is a great value and runs gels quickly...in only 20-30 minutes
(at 150 V)! Can operate two M6+ units, two M12 units or two HexaGels.
BT150802 £158.24 ea
8 T ETRASOURCE™ 300 POWER SUPPLY (220V)
Power any combination of EDVOTEK electrophoresis units with this mighty 5 RUBBER
750 mA power supply! Features an easy-to-use, fully programmable interface END CAPS
for setting voltage, current or timer control with each parameter displayed in
real-time. Programs may be paused or resumed at any point. Run experiments 7 D UOSOURCE™ 150 POWER
in the least time possible with this powerful and versatile unit! SUPPLY (220V)
BT150804 £375.58 ea
9 ADJUSTABLE MICROPIPETTES
These variable volume micropipettes is sturdily designed with volumes ranging
from 0.1 to 5000 µl. They are easy to use, highly accurate and use standard
micropipette tips. The volume is easily selected by twisting the top. The
lightweight design and tip ejector makes operation fast and easy. A tool and
instructions are included for self-calibration.
Capacity
BT140555 0.5-10 µL £152.15 ea
BT140556 0.1-2.5 µL £152.15 ea
BT100544 2-20 µL £158.24 ea
BT97854 5-50 µL ✓ £89.26 ea
BT140560 10-100 µL £152.15 ea
BT100542 20-200 µL £100.41 ea
BT140565 100-1000 µL £152.15 ea
BT140570 1000-5000 µL £152.15 ea
10 P IPETTE STAND £47.08 ea
For 6 Micropipets.
BT150450
10 PIPETTE STAND 9 A DJUSTABLE MICROPIPETTES 8 TETRASOURCE™ 300 POWER
SUPPLY (220V)
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1 MICROPIPETTE TIPS 3 B LUE MICROPIPET TIPS 1 MICROPIPETTE TIPS
2 ULTRA MICROPIPET TIPS 4 F INE TIP MICROPIPET TIPS
These disposable tips are for use with the adjustable micropipette and the fixed
volume minipipettes.
Capacity Quantity
BT97856 1-200 µL 192 (in two racks of 96) £10.88 pk
BT140615 0.5-10 µL 1000 £47.08 pk
BT140620 1-200 µL 1000 £41.85 pk
BT140630 200-1000 µL 1000 £47.08 pk
5 MICROPIPETTE TIPS IN RACKS 6 FIXED VOLUME MINIPIPETTES 2 U LTRA MICROPIPET TIPS Quantity £15.69 pk
192 (in two racks of 96)
Capacity
BT140610 0.1-10 µL
3 BLUE MICROPIPET TIPS Quantity £20.93 pk
200 (in two racks of 100)
Capacity
BT140625 200-1000 µL
4 F INE TIP MICROPIPET TIPS
Capacity Quantity
BT140640 1-200 mL 204 (in one rack) £26.15 pk
JUMBO MICROPIPET TIPS Quantity £26.15 pk
100 (in one rack)
Capacity
BT140635 1000-5000 µL
7 M ICRO TRANSFER DISPOSABLE 8 G REEN PIPETTING PUMP 5 M ICROPIPETTE TIPS IN RACKS
PIPETS
These universal pipette tips are used in standard pipetting applications where
cross contamination of samples is unlikely. The universal tip is a reliable,
accurate low cost option for any lab wanting sterile racked tips.
The tips are produced in a fully automatic, human touch free production facility
and are produced from high quality diamond finish mould using medical
grade virgin polypropylene with high transparency for superb clarity. Free from
DNase, RNase, Human DNA, Pyrogen & PCR inhibitor making them and ideal
tip for high sensitivity PCR work.
9 EDVOCYCLER™ 10 MEGACYCLER™ The profile and dimensions of the tips have been precisely engineered to
ensure that the dispensed volume of liquid is predictable and precise for each
and every tip produced
Each tip has graduation marks to act a visual aid and to minimize the risk of
error during testing.
All tips are lubricant and heavy metals free.
• Diamond finish mould to increase
Features: • accuracy
• Sterility: Gamma Irradiated Racked for efficiency and to
• Rnase, Dnase free decrease risk of contamination
• Non Pyrogenic
• Made from medical grade virgin
polypropylene
Capacity Quantity
BT150020 10 µL 960 (in ten racks of 96) £40.85 pk
BT150022 200 µL 960 (in ten racks of 96) £40.85 pk
BT150024 1000 µL 960 (in ten racks of 96) £28.60 pk
6 FIXED VOLUME MINIPIPETTES
9 E DVOCYCLER™ Robust, accurate, easy to use, colour coded, fun and cost effective
micropipettes which use standard micropipette tips. No need to calibrate and
impossible to measure the wrong volume.
The EdvoCycler™ is a standalone classroom PCR machine that is easy to use! Capacity
The 0.2 ml tube block has room for up to 25 student samples and comes BT97835 5 µL £19.55 ea
preprogrammed with all Edvotek PCR kit protocols. These programs may be BT97837 10 µL £19.55 ea
modified or deleted, plus there is extra memory for more. The vivid 7-line LCD BT97839 20 µL £19.55 ea
displays all program parameters simultaneously on a single screen. A heated BT97841 30 µL £19.55 ea
oil-free lid makes operation a snap. Proudly made in the USA and backed by a BT140439 35 µL £19.55 ea
2 year warranty! BT97843 40 µL £19.55 ea
• Standalone machine - no PC BT97845 50 µL £19.55 ea
• Holds 25 x 0.2 ml PCR samples required! BT97847 100 µL £19.55 ea
• Heated oil-free lid with magnetic BT97849 200 µL £19.55 ea
• latch • Temperature Range: 4ºC - 99ºC
• Maximum Ramp Rate: 3ºC/sec. 7 MICRO TRANSFER DISPOSABLE PIPETS
Pre-programmed Edvotek PCR • Dimensions: 16 x 8.5 x 7”
• protocols This solution is recommended for the extraction of DNA from various fruit and
Vivid 7-line LCD display with live vegetable tissues. The composition is safe for classroom use and is ideal for use
program information in developing independent inquiry-based experiments.
BT150806 £1,435.71 ea
10 M EGACYCLER™ Quantity
The all-new MegaCycler™ has the innovative features of the EdvoCycler™ but BT140600 50 £47.08 pk
nearly twice the sample capacity with its 49-place block!
• Holds 49 x 0.2 ml PCR samples • Standalone machine - no PC 8 GREEN PIPETTING PUMP
• Heated oil-free lid with magnetic required! For Pipets 5 to 10ml. £18.83 ea
• latch BT140645
• Temperature Range: 4ºC - 99ºC
Pre-programmed Edvotek PCR • Maximum Ramp Rate: 3ºC/sec.
• Dimensions: 16 x 8.5 x 7”
• protocols
Vivid 7-line LCD display with live
program information
BT150808 £1,855.66 ea
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2 SMARTSLICER™ LABORATORY
1 W HITE LIGHT BOX 1 W HITE LIGHT BOX SAFETY RAZOR BLADE
3 L ONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP
This White Light Box features a spacious 250 x 250mm viewing area 4 M IDRANGE UV
illuminated by long life LEDs and is housed in a slim aluminum body. It’s
designed to safely enhance the visualization of DNA stained with FlashBlue™, TRANSILLUMINATOR
proteins stained with Coomassie Blue and autoradiograms..
• 250 x 250mm viewing area
• 90 lumens LED chips
• 8 W power rating
• 2 year warranty
• Made in the USA
BT97815 £101.15 ea
2 SMARTSLICER™ LABORATORY SAFETY RAZOR BLADE
SmartSlicer™ Laboratory Safety Razor Blade. Say No to dangerous sharps!
At just 0.22 mm the US Patent Pending product is as thin as a single edge
industrial razor blade, but much safer. Cleanly slice agarose gels right on the
light box without scratching the surface. Ideal for cutting soft tissue and plant
matter. Adjust the size required by simply cutting with scissors! Made in the
USA from food grade PET.
Dimensions Quantity
TO154000 19 x 38 x 0.22 mm (H x W x D) 100 £19.66 pk
TO154005 25 x 50 x 0.22 mm (H x W x D) 100 £22.13 pk
3 L ONG WAVE UV MINI LAMP
A hand-held UV light that is used to detect hydrolysis of the fluorescent
substrate and fluorescent Artemia and Daphnia after their ingestion. Also useful
for observing fluorescence in Green (gfp) and Blue (bfp) fluorescent proteins.
BI130920 £30.34 ea
4 M IDRANGE UV TRANSILLUMINATOR
EDVOTEK®’s Midrange UV Transilluminator is designed to visualize
DNA stained with either ethidium bromide or SYBR® Safe. The UV filter
measures 7 x 14 cm which is optimized for viewing gels cast from EDVOTEK®
electrophoresis chambers. Safety features include a UV blocking cover and an
automatic power-cut off when the cover is opened.
Dimensions: 70 x 140mm.
BT150810 £466.65 ea
5 E DVOFOTO™ DIGITAL GELCAM
Edvotek has integrated an easy-to-use digital camera and specially designed
hood to provide a low cost alternative for gel photos. Will accommodate gels
up to 9.5 x 11 cm. Photos may be downloaded to a computer.
BT150812 £526.15 ea
UV DIGITAL PHOTODOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
Save money by purchasing both our Midrange UV transilluminator and
our Photodocumentation system together! Comes with both Midrange UV
Transilluminator BT150810 and EdvoFoto™ Digital GelCam BT150812. The
hood accommodates gels up to 9.5 x 11 cm. Photos may be downloaded
to a computer.The Midrange UV transilluminator is designed to visualize
DNA stained with Ethidium Bromide, Sybr® Safe, and other fluorescent stains.
BT150814 £871.08 ea
6 W ATERBATH FLOATS £9.41 pr
Takes 24 PCR tubes. Dimensions (W x L): 76 x 114mm.
BT150864
6 W ATERBATH FLOATS 5 E DVOFOTO™ DIGITAL
GELCAM
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1 PICCOLO MICRO CENTRIFUGE
1 P ICCOLO MICRO CENTRIFUGE
2 MEZZO™ MICROCENTRIFUGE
4 TORNADO™ VORTEXER BEST The Piccolo centrifuge is a convenient small size, yet big enough for many
classroom uses. It is ideal for quickly spinning down samples and for mixing
6 4 CHANNEL TIMER SELLER solutions and is versatile as it can spin 6 x 1.5 or 2.0ml tubes and is also
7 C LASSROOM DNA supplied with adapters to spin 16 x 0.2ml PCR tubes or 6 x 0.5ml tubes. This
3 M INI EDVOROKR™ new microcentrifuge is modern looking with a transparent, coloured lid, which
ELECTROPHORESIS LAB STATION 5 INCUBATION OVEN allows users to see the unit in operation.
Features:
• Maximum speed 6,000 rpm/2,000 x g
• Safe on/off switch.
• Starts and stops in seconds.
• Capacity for 6 x 1.5/2.0ml tubes.
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 150 x 150 x 120mm
CE90620 ✓ £325.31 ea
2 MEZZO™ MICROCENTRIFUGE
Compact and easy to use, yet powerful enough to enable each workstation
to be equipped with a centrifuge for a wide range of molecular biology
separations and quick spins.
•Kit includes: Speed is variable from 0 to 12,500 rpm (9,100 x g maximum)
• Includes a 12-place rotor for 1.5 ml to 2.0 ml tubes (adapters available for
•smaller tubes) Digital timer allows programs running from 15 seconds to
•30 minutes Unit is 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.5 inches
BT150870 £923.89 ea
3 MINI EDVOROKR™
The Mini EdvoRokr™ features a tilt angle and an optimized speed for gel
blotting, washing and staining. With the tri-directional motion, the rocker
provides thorough and gentle mixing ability. The 10.5” x 7.5” autoclavable
plat mat can accept stackable platforms and is safe to use in cold rooms and
incubators (4˚C to 65˚C). The unit is 4.4lb.
•Kit includes: Optimized speed and tilt for gel blotting, washing & staining
• •Â€Tri-Directional motion for thorough, gentle mixing Accepts stacking
•platforms Incubator; Cold Room safe
BT150872 £417.41 ea
4 T ORNADO™ VORTEXER
The Tornado™ Vortexer is a general purpose mixer for applications that
demand vigorous and uniform vortexing. Variable analog speed control of
200 to 3200 rpm (±25 rpm) with low rpm start-up allows gradual, gentle
shaking of samples. The unit may be operated in continuous or “touch” mode.
Rubber feet and a heavy base ensure that the unit won´t “walk-away” during
use. A cup head and a 3” dimpled platform are included with each unit.
BT150874 £312.80 ea
5 INCUBATION OVEN
This economical bacterial incubator features a digital temperature control with
a range from ambient +1˚C to 60˚C. Ideal for growing bacteria on agar
plates at 37˚C or for Southern and Western Blot analysis at 60˚C. Includes two
adjustable/removable shelves for increased capacity. Accepts bottles and flasks
up to 2 L.
Dimensions Internal dimensions
BT150100 33.5 x 36.8 x 47.5 cm 26.2 x 23.6 x 32.5 cm £436.18 ea
(L x W x H) (W x L x H)
6 4 CHANNEL TIMER £30.34 ea
BT150876
7 CLASSROOM DNA ELECTROPHORESIS LAB STATION
An economical way to introduce DNA electrophoresis to the classroom. This
LabStation provides all the equipment you need to run any of our DNA or dye
electrophoresis kits with your students.
•Contents include:
1 x HexaGel Horizontal Electrophoresis Apparatus (with six 70 x 70mm
gel trays)
• 1 x DuoSource Power Supply (75V, for 1 or 2 units)
• 2 x 40 µl Fixed Volume Minipipette
• 1 x Yellow Micropipette Tips (1 - 200 µl / 2 Racks of 96)
• 1 x DNA Fingerprinting Classroom Kit
BT100510 £504.18 set
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2 DUAL DNA ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™
1 DEMONSTRATION DNA ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™
3 DUAL PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™ KIT 4 CLASSROOM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™
1 D EMONSTRATION DNA ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™
Kit includes: M6+ Electrophoresis Apparatus x 1, DuoSource™ 150 x 1, Fixed
Volume MiniPipet (40 µl) x 1, Yellow Micropipet Tips x 1, Whose DNA Was Left
Behind? X 1
Supports up to 4 Students
BT150880 £333.73 kit
2 D UAL DNA ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™ 5 C LASSROOM PCR LABSTATION™
Kit includes: M12 Electrophoresis Apparatus x 2, DuoSource™ 150 x 1,
Variable Micropipets (5-50 µl) x 2
Supports up to 16 Students
BT150882 £742.56 kit
3 DUAL PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™ KIT
Kit includes:
• 2 Cat. MV10 Protein Electrophoresis Apparatus
• 1 Cat. DuoSource™ 150
(75/150 V for 1 or 2 units)
• 4 Cat. Variable MicroPipets (5 - 50 µl)
BT140819 £742.56 kit
4 C LASSROOM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS LABSTATION™
Kit includes: MV10 Protein Electrophoresis Apparatus x 4, TetraSource™
300 Power Supply x 1, Variable MicroPipets (5-50 µl) x 8, White Light Box x 1
Supports up to 32 Students
BT150884 £1,739.89 kit
5 CLASSROOM PCR LABSTATION™
Kit includes: M12 Electrophoresis Apparatus x 6, DuoSource™
150 x 3, Variable MicroPipets (5-50 µl) x 6, Piccolo Microcentrifuge x 2,
EdvoCycler™ x 1, Midrange UV Transilluminator x 1, 1.8 L Waterbath
For: Supports up to 25 Students
BT150886 £4,266.15 kit
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1 C OMPREHENSIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY LABSTATION™ 1 C OMPREHENSIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY LABSTATION™
Kit includes: M12 Electrophoresis Apparatus x 6, MV10 Protein Electrophoresis
Apparatus x 3, TetraSource™ 300 Power Supply x 3, MegaCycler™ x 1, Torando
Vortexer™ x 1, Piccolo Microcentrifuge x 3, Incubation Oven x 1, 10 L Digital
Waterbath x 1, EdvoFoto™ Digital GelCam, White Light Box x 1, Midrange
UV Transilluminator, Long Wave UV Mini-Light x 10, Variable MicroPipets
(0.5-10 µl) x 6, Variable MicroPipets (10-100 µl) x 6, Variable MicroPipets
(100-1000 µl) x 6, Ultra MicroPipet Tips x 10, Yellow MicroPipet Tips x 10, Blue
MicroPipet Tips x 5, Fine Tip MicroPipet Tips x 5
Supports up to 48 Students
BT150888 £8,516.15 kit
INSTASTAIN® ETHIDIUM BROMIDE
InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide, which contains only a few micrograms of
ethidium bromide, is rapid and sensitive. In 2 minutes, an agarose gel is
ready for visualization. Disposal of InstaStain® Ethidium Bromide is minimal
compared to the volume of liquid waste generated from the standard ethidium
bromide staining procedure.
BT150600 40 Gels, 7 x 7 cm £46.75 ea
BT150602 100 Gels, 7 x 7 cm £80.75 ea
INSTASTAIN® BLUE
InstaStain® Blue sheets stain gels in minutes and give high quality and uniform
gel staining with excellent results for photography. They are environmentally
friendly, avoiding large amounts of liquid stain and waste disposal.
BT150604 40 Gels, 7 x 7 cm £46.75 ea
BT150606 100 Gels, 7 x 7 cm £80.75 ea
PROTEIN INSTASTAIN®
Protein InstaStain® sheets stain gels faster than conventional methods. Protein
InstaStain® gives high quality and uniform gel staining with excellent results for
photography. They are also environmentally friendly because they use a solid
matrix, avoiding large amounts of liquid stain and waste disposal.
2 SYBR® SAFE STAIN 3 G EL LOADING SOLUTION BT150608 15 Gels, 7.5 x 10 cm £33.15 ea
(10X) BT150610 30 Gels, 7.5 x 10 cm £46.75 ea
2 S YBR® SAFE STAIN £36.61 ea
Save time, money, the environment...and get better gel results!
Kit includes: Concentrate for 750 ml
BT150612
ELECTROPHORESIS REAGENT PACKAGE W/FLASHBLUE™ STAIN
This Electrophoresis Reagent package contains enough reagents to perform up
to 40 electrophoresis experiments with the EDVOTEK Electrophoresis Apparatus
Model M6, M12 or M36 based upon an agarose gel concentration of 0.8%.
The EDVOTEK proprietary formulation of FlashBlue™ staining solutions makes
a total of 1.2 liters of working stain. Enough gel loading solution is provided to
prepare 150 samples (40µl each) for electrophoresis.
ELECTROPHORESIS BUFFER 50X TAE Kit includes: UltraSpec-Agarose™ (10 grams), 100 ml Electrophoresis Buffer
(50x), 1ml Gel Loading (10x) Solution with tracking dye, FlashBlue™ stain (for
1.2 L)
This 50-fold concentrated solution (Tris-acetate, EDTA, pH 7.8) is sufficient for
making 5 litres of diluted working buffer. BT150614 £63.75 ea
Quantity ELECTROPHORESIS REAGENT PACKAGE WITH INSTASTAIN®
BLUE
BT100530 100 mL £26.53 ea
BT140585 500 mL £84.15 ea Package Contains:
ELECTROPHORESIS BUFFER 50X TAE • UltraSpec-Agarose™ (10 grams)
• 100ml Electrophoresis Buffer (50x concentrated)
This 50-fold concentrated solution (Tris-acetate, EDTA, pH 7.8) is sufficient for • 1ml Gel Loading Solution (10x) with tracking dye
making 5 litres of diluted working buffer. • InstaStain® Blue
Quantity
BT100530 100 mL £26.53 ea BT140595 £67.15 ea
BT140585 500 mL £84.15 ea
ELECTROPHORESIS BUFFER, 10X TBE 3 G EL LOADING SOLUTION (10X)
Tris-borate, EDTA buffer solution for electrophoresis. Sufficient to make 5 litres Yields 6ml final volume of DNA sample.
of working buffer.
Recommended usage: Add 1 volume solution to 9 volumes of sample and mix
BT110100 £26.53 pk well
BT140582 £8.50 pk
FLASHBLUE™ DNA STAINING 4 DNA GEL MARKERS: STANDARD MELT AND POUR ULTRASPEC-AGAROSE™
SYSTEM DNA FRAGMENTS
0.8% UltraSpec-Agarose™ prepared with TAE buffer.
FlashBlue™ is a proprietary visible light
DNA stain that has been optimized Quantity
to shorten the time required for both BT140574 400 mL
staining and destaining. BT140576 2000 mL £24.65 ea
£84.15 ea
Kit includes: 10x Concentrate for 1.2L
BT150616 £29.75 ea AGAROSE POWDER FOR ELECTROPHORESIS
4 DNA GEL MARKERS: Quantity £7.65 ea
STANDARD DNA BT140578 3 g £30.94 ea
FRAGMENTS BT100518 20 g £101.66 ea
BT100520 100 g £339.15 ea
BT140705 £29.75 ea BT140580 500 g
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LAMBDA DNA LURIA BROTH MEDIA
Kit includes: 20 µl for 20 gels. Concentrated reaction buffer (2ml) for restriction enzymes. Sufficient for
200 reactions.
Type
BT150618 Digested With Eco Ri £24.65 ea Store at room temperature.
BT150620 Digested With Eco Ri & Hind Iii £24.65 ea
BT150622 Digested With Hind Iii £24.65 ea BT140592 £16.15 pk
PLASMID PUC8 DNA BACTERIAL PLATING AGAR £16.15 kit
Kit includes: 30 grams
Kit includes: 20 µl for 20 gels BT150650
Type £38.25 ea IPTG
BT150624 Digested With Eco Ri Kit includes: 100 mg
BT150652
DRYZYME® £16.15 kit
Dryzyme™ samples are ready for restriction enzyme digestion reactions after READYPOUR™ LURIA BROTH AGAR BASE
rehydration and dissolving. Each of the 3 enclosed tubes contains 500 units of 170€mL of Luria Broth Agar Base. Store at room temperature.
enzymes for a total of 1500 units. BT140594
Type £11.90 pk
BT150626 Eco Ri £34.00 ea READYPOUR™ LURIA BROTH AGAR BASE WITH AMPICILLIN
BT150628 Hind Iii £34.00 ea
BT150630 Bam Hi £34.00 ea
BACTERIOPHAGE LAMBDA DNA 170€mL of Luria Broth Agar Base, with Ampicillin. Store the agar base at room
Kit includes: 50 micrograms temperature, and the ampicillin in the freezer.
BT150632
BT150654 £12.75 kit
£28.05 ea TRANSFORMATION REAGENTS
Kit includes: Includes AMP, X-Gal, and pGal™
PLASMID PBR322 £41.65 ea For: 10 groups. £21.25 kit
Kit includes: 10 micrograms BT150656
BT150634
PLASMID PUC8 BACTOBEADS
Kit includes: 10 micrograms
BT150636 £46.75 ea Place one BactoBead™ on the agar plate, watch it dissolve, and streak for
isolated colonies. Supplied in vials of 5 beads.
Type
PLASMID PUC18 £46.75 ea BT150658 E. Coli GFP Host £24.65 ea
Kit includes: 10 micrograms BT150660 E. Coli OP50 (For C. Elegans) £24.65 ea
BT150638 BT150666 Micrococcus Luteus £24.65 ea
BT150668 Bacillus Subtillis £24.65 ea
UNIVERSAL DNA EXTRACTION BUFFER LYPHOCELLS™ FOR DNA EXTRACTION
Same as BT150236. Includes buffer for cell resuspension.
For 50 extractions. This solution is recommended for the extraction of BT150670 £24.65 ea
DNA from various fruit and vegetable tissues. The composition is safe for
classroom use and is ideal for use in developing independent inquiry-based PRE-CAST POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS
experiments.
12 % pre-cast gels. Requires refrigeration.
BT140597 £17.00 ea 9 x 10 cm.
Quantity
NYLON MEMBRANES FOR SOUTHERN BLOTS. BT140675 3 £40.80 pk
BT140680 6 £77.41 pk
Use nylon membranes to perform Southern blots. on any of your favorite
DNA electrophoresis experiments.
Kit includes: Set of 5 blots., 7 x 14 cm TRIS-GLYCINE-SDS BUFFER
Enough powder to make 5L of 1X buffer.
BT150640 £36.61 ea BT140685
CATALASE POWDER £17.00 ea
Lyophilized catalase for use with potassium iodide or permanganate system. TRIS-HCL-SDS-2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
Kit includes: 200,000 Units This sample preparation buffer contains mercaptoethanol to break disulfide
BT150642 £8.50 ea bonds in proteins and can be used for molecular weight determination.
1 PCR BEADS Kit includes: Enough buffer to accommodate 200 samples based on a 50 µl
A bottle of 25 beads. Each PCR EdvoBead™ contains: loading volume
• Taq DNA Polymerase BT150672 £17.00 kit
• Taq DNA Polymerase buffer, dNTP Mixture, MgCl2
PRESTAINED LYOPHILIZED PROTEIN GEL MARKERS
Store at room temperature with desiccant.
BT140596 £34.48 ea Protein samples are denatured, lyophilized and ready for electrophoresis after
rehydrating and heating.
PCR TUBES, 0.2ML FOR EDVOCYCLER Kit includes: 6 Gels
BT150674 £42.50 kit
Thin-walled 0.2ml PCR Microtest Tubes, suitable for use in the Edvocycler.
Quantity
BT100562 100 £16.33 pk 1 PCR BEADS 2 THIN-WALLED MICROTEST
TUBES (0.5 ML FOR PCR)
2 THIN-WALLED MICROTEST TUBES (0.5 ML FOR PCR)
Kit includes: 100/PKG
BT150644 £15.69 ea
CHELATING AGENT
Chelating agent required for extraction of DNA to be used for PCR. Includes
0.2 grams of chelating resin and buffer for resuspension.
BT150646 £24.65 ea
PROTEINASE K
Proteinase K is required to prepare the lysis solution for isolation of DNA from
hair.
BT150648 £16.15 ea
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1 B RASSICA QUICK PLANT™
SEEDS 2 MICROTEST TUBE RACKS 1 BRASSICA QUICK PLANT™ SEEDS
3 MICROTEST TUBES/
4 M ICROTITER PLATES Quantity
6 L ARGE PETRI PLATES PCR TEST TUBES
8 FLOATING FOAM 5 S MALL PETRI PLATES BT140760 50 seeds £10.46 pk
7 W ATERBATH FLOATS BT140765 200 seeds £30.34 pk
TUBE RACKS 9 UV LABORATORY SAFETY
WILD TYPE QUICK PLANT™ SEEDS
176 GOGGLES
10 T HERMOTUBES BT140770 150 seeds £12.75 pk
BLOCK HEATER BT140775 300 seeds £17.00 pk
DWARF QUICK PLANT™ SEEDS £12.75 pk
BT140780 150 seeds
DWARF QUICKPLANT™ SEEDS - ARABIDOPIS THALIANA (300
SEEDS)
Smaller, more compact. Kit includes: 300 Seeds
BT150676 £17.00 kit
VARIEGATED QUICK PLANT™ SEEDS
BT140790 150 seeds £12.75 pk
BT140795 300 seeds £17.00 pk
2 M ICROTEST TUBE RACKS
Microtest Tube rack which holds 80 x 1.5/2.0ml tubes. Colour may vary.
BT100550 £9.79 ea
3 MICROTEST TUBES/PCR TEST TUBES
PCR test tubes. 1.5 mL capacity.
Capacity Quantity
BT100554 1.5 mL 500 £31.55 pk
4 MICROTITER PLATES
96-well plastic microtiter plates. Opaque white colour facilitates easy viewing of
colour reactions.
Kit includes: Set of 6 Plates
BT150900 £19.88 pk
5 SMALL PETRI PLATES £5.23 pk
Kit includes: 1 Shelf Pack (60 x 15 mm)
BT150902
6 LARGE PETRI PLATES £5.23 pk
Kit includes: 1 Shelf Pack (100 x 15 mm)
BT150904
7 W ATERBATH FLOATS £9.41 pr
Takes 24 PCR tubes. Dimensions (W x L): 76 x 114mm.
BT150864
8 F LOATING FOAM TUBE RACKS
Floating Foam Tube Racks. Float in small baths as well as large vessels.
Brightly-coloured, high-density polyethylene foam racks are ideal for floating
tubes in water baths, tubs, or beakers. Closed-cell foam resists water
absorption so racks can be washed and reused. The blue round rack features
unique “X” slits to hold a variety of tube sizes. Racks include carrying handles—
easy to lift samples out of baths.
Shape Colour Wells Tubes Quantity
BT150000 Rectangle Yellow 24 1.5-2.0 mL 5 £12.75 pk
BT150002 0.2/0.5/ 5 £12.95 pk
Round Blue 18 1.5-2.0 mL
9 UV LABORATORY SAFETY GOGGLES £19.88 ea
Laboratory safety goggles with UV light protection.
BT150906
10 T HERMOTUBES BLOCK HEATER
This innovative device is a compact dry block heater which can be used
as a small scale substitute for the traditional water bath, offering several
advantages:
• Waterless safe and portable
• Six test tubes warmed or cooled between 15 °C and 65 °C
• Accepts 16 mm diameter test tubes
• Digital display for set point and actual temperature
• Safe to use - operates at low voltage
• Power supply: 12 V AC/DC adapter
• Dimensions: (L x W x D) 175 x 110 x 105mm
BT110110 £110.14 ea
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ENZYMES BIOLOGY
ENZYME BUFFER SOLUTIONS 1 E NZYME BUFFER SOLUTIONS
2 INTRODUCTION TO ENZYMES KIT
1 ENZYME BUFFER SOLUTIONS
Buffer solutions for use with enzymes, to help maintain a steady pH.
pH Quantity
EN130920 2.8 50 mL bottles £7.39 ea
EN130925 4.5 50 mL bottles £5.64 ea
EN130930 4.7 50 mL bottles £6.78 ea
EN130935 6.5 50 mL bottles £7.55 ea
EN130940 7 50 mL bottles £6.70 ea
ENZYME KITS
Enzymes are biological catalysts, they increase the rate of
a reaction without being used up, they are found naturally
in the environment and work at optimum temperatures
and pH, at this point their activity is at the greatest. The
kits below can be used to investigate various effects
of temperature/pH on reactions to determine optimum
temperature/pH and help illustrate how enzymes work.
2 INTRODUCTION TO ENZYMES KIT
Demonstrates the effects of pH and temperature and the specificity of enzymes.
Emphasis is placed on good experimental technique and appropriate
deductions from the results obtained. Includes guide notes.
Experiments included: £51.95 kit
• Demonstrating enzyme activity
• Enzyme specificity
• The effect of pH
• The effect of temperature
EZ98205
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BIOLOGY ENZYMES
1 BASIC 2 PROJECT PACK
ENZYMOLOGY BACTERIAL
KIT AMYLASE
3 E NZYMES IN ACTION KIT 4 EXPOSED FILM ENZYME SETS
ENZYMES SET
Eight tubes of 10g each of Amylase, Diastase, Invertase, Lipase, Pancreatin,
Pepsin, Trypsin and Urease. With teaching notes.
EZ98242 £60.06 set
ENZYMES
a-AMYLASE (BACTERIAL SOURCE)
Contains sodium chloride as an extender
Quantity
AM1338 10 g £10.18
a-AMYLASE (BACTERIAL SOURCE)
Contains about 50 % reducing sugars
ENZYME KITS continued Quantity
AM1340 10 g £4.11
AM1342 £6.76
1 BASIC ENZYMOLOGY KIT AM1344 25 g £18.68
£13.71
Most suitable for higher level students as the experiments are more quantitative 100 g £8.34
✓ £14.93
in approach. Important procedures such as cleanliness of glassware pre- DIASTASE FROM MALT £7.25
incubation accurate timing and the interpretation of results are carefully £19.56
explained. Suitable for biology or chemistry applications. Detailed notes and Quantity £4.20
sample graphs are included. £13.10
DI2438 100 g £9.13
Experiments included: £6.31
LIPASE Quantity £21.21
• How to demonstrate invertase activity LI3512 £7.95
• Effect of time on enzyme activity LI3514 10 g ✓ £11.53
• Effect of incubation temperature 25 g £16.31
•Â€Effect of substrate concentration £29.63
•Â€Effect of enzyme concentration PANCREATIN FROM PIG PANCREAS
•Â€Effect of pH on enzyme activity
•Â€Substrate specificity of invertase Quantity
•Â€Inhibition of invertase activity
•Â€Heat denaturation of invertase £79.11 kit PA4448 25 g
EZ98210 PA4450 100 g
2 P ROJECT PACK BACTERIAL AMYLASE PEPSIN POWDER
The kit contains the enzyme starch iodine and all buffers necessary to carry Quantity
out experiments into the effect of pH and temperature on Bacterial Amylase.
Complete with teaching notes. PE4506 25 g
PE4508 100 g
EZ98226 £39.46 kit
3 E NZYMES IN ACTION KIT RENNET ESSENCE
Take students beyond the simple lock-and-key concept of enzyme action with Quantity
this dynamic, multifunctional kit. Colour-coded foam pieces represent enzymes,
a variety of substrates and inhibitors. Students will use this kit to discover the RE5166 100 mL
specificity of substrate binding, how enzymes catalyze both catabolic and RE5160 5g
anabolic reactions, and the effect of various inhibitors on enzyme action. Each RE5162 25 g
Enzymes in Action Kit© 1-group set contains 10 foam pieces (2 grey, 2 green,
2 orange, 1 red, 1 tan, 1 purple and 1 blue) and 1 sheet of stickers. Teacher TRYPSIN Quantity
notes and student handouts are available online. Multiply each item by 3, 6 or TR6336
12 for the 3-group, 6-group and 12-group sets. TR6338 10 g
25 g
Quantity
MO150000 3 group set £44.88 set UREASE TABLETS
MO150002 6 group set £78.88 set
MO150004 12 group set £108.13 set Quantity
4 EXPOSED FILM UR6444 10 tablets
1.5 metre length. Used as a substrate in proteolytic enzyme experiments. UREASEA ACTIVE MEAL, FROM JACK BEANS
EZ98220 £7.09 ea Quantity
UR6438 25 g
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These enzymes should be stored in a refrigerator at 4°C. This should ensure a shelf life of up to 12 months unless indicated
otherwise. They should be regarded as being 100% for the purposes of dilution, e.g. 1g/1ml made up to 100ml water gives a
1% solution.
pH = optimum range. Temp = optimum range. NON All enzymes are non returnable
Working conc. = recommended dilution. Source = origin. RETURNABLE
Code Title Qty Typical Optimum Working Substrate Product Enzyme Source Comments Price
EZ81560 Fungal Alpha Working Working pH Temp 2% Starch
EZ81561 Range 2% Starch
EZ81562 Amylase Conc 2% Starch
EZ81563 1-2% Starch
EZ81564 50 g 0.1-1 % 3-6 20-60 °C 20% Hydrogen Maltose Aspergillus spp. Contains reducing £12.13
peroxide Maltose, sugars
Dextrins
Amylase, 100 cm3 0.5-1 % 4-8 20-60 °C Maltose B. subtilis Contains £7.45
Bacterial Dextrins reducing sugars
Maltose
Amylase Working 50 cm3 0.1-1 % 3.5-5 20-60 °C Water & Aspergillus spp. £12.59
Solution 1-2 % 4.5-6.5 20-60 °C Oxygen
Alpha Amylase, 50 cm3 Aspergillus spp. Free from £16.13
free from reducing sugars
reducing sugars
Catalase 50 cm3 0.5-2 % 3-9 25-80 °C Micrococcus Commercial £11.63
lysodeikticus grade liquid
EZ81565 Cellulase 2 g 0.01 5.5 25 °C 1% Carboxymethyl Glucose Aspergillus spp. £52.83
EZ81566 Diastase 100 g 1-2 % 3.5-5 20-60 °C 2% Starch Maltose, Malt Contains some £13.73
6-9 Dextrins reducing sugars
4-6
EZ81567 Glucose 50 g neat 4-6.5 55-70 °C 5% Glucose Fructose Streptomyces £10.00
Isomerase 1-2 % 6.5-8 murinus
1-2 % 6-9
EZ81568 Invertase 50 cm3 1-2 % 5.5-8.5 40-65 °C 5% Sucrose Glucose & Yeast £22.10
“Bio-Invert” 2-9 Fructose
2-4.5
EZ81569 Invertase, 50 cm3 5.5-7.5 5% Sucrose Glucose & Yeast £16.13
Concentrate Fructose
EZ81570 Lactase 25 cm3 35-50 °C 5% lactose Glucose & Yeast £15.49
(B-Galactosidase) Galactose
EZ81571 Lipase, Powder 25 g 0.05 20-50 °C Whole milk or Acetic acid & Porcine pancreas £20.48
glycerol triacetate FFA’s
EZ81572 Pancreatin 100 g 1-2 % 20-50 °C Various Various Contains
Powder Porcine pancreas amylases, lipases £50.98
& proteases
EZ81573 Pectinase 100 cm3 0.1-1 % 20-75 °C Fruit pulp, 2-4% Maltose, Aspergillus spp. Commercial £39.03
EZ81574 pectin Dextrins grade liquid
EZ81576
Pepsin, Powder 50 g 1-2 % 30-70 °C Peptides & AA’s Porcine stomach £12.99
(Shelf Life Less 100 g 1-2 %
Than 6 Months) 30-60 °C £23.28
Protease,
Bacterial
EZ81577 Protease S.A. 50 cm3 0.2-1 % 5-9.5 30-70 °C B. Licheniformis £18.04
EZ81578 Rennet 50 cm3 0.05-0.1 % 5.5-6.5 30-50 °C Fresh milk Caseinogen Fungal Rhizmucor Causes milk £8.40
EZ81579 forms caesin miehei to gel £15.03
EZ81580 £48.11
EZ81581 Rennin 5 g 0.05-0.1 % 5.5-6.5 25-55 °C Fresh milk Caseinogen Calf stomach Causes milk £28.20
UR6438 forms caesin to gel £29.63
UR6444 £16.31
Rennin 25 g 0.05-0.1 % 5.5-6.5 26-55 °C Fresh milk Caseinogen Calf stomach Causes milk
forms caesin to gel
Trypsin, Powder 25 g 0.1-1 % 5-10.5 20-65 °C Protein solutions Peptides and Porcine pancreas
6-9 AA’s
6-9
Ureasea Active 25 g 1-2 % 20-70 1-2% Urea Ammonia and Jackbeans
meal, from jack 20-70 1-2% Urea CO2 Jackbeans
beans Ammonia and
CO2
Urease tablets 10 tablets 1-2 %
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1 BACTERIA CULTURES
1 BACTERIA
Supplied as cultures on slopes.
Type Gram type
BL80894 Bacillus megaterium +ve ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80900 ✓ ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80905 Bacillus subtilis +ve
BL80908 ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80910 Chromobacterium lividium -ve ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80912 ✓ ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80915 Erwinia carotovora -ve ✗ £14.41 ea
BL80916 ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80917 Escherichia coli K12 strain -ve ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80920 ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80930 Escherichia coli B strain -ve ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80935 ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80938 Lactobacillus bulgaricus +ve ✗ £15.73 ea
✗ £15.73 ea
Lactobacillus casei +ve
Micrococcus luteus +ve
(Sarcina lutea)
Pseudomonas fluorescens -ve
Staphylococcus +ve
epidermidis (albus)
Streptococcus lactis +ve
Vibronatriegens -ve
All bacteria are sold at customer’s own INFO ✗ NON All cultures are non returnable
risk. No responsibility will be taken for RETURNABLE
any accidents resulting from the misuse PRODUCT
of these cultures. FUNGI
£14.60 ea
£54.35 ea Supplied as cultures on slopes.
£28.80 pk
£128.83 pk Type
£18.03 pk
2 B ACTI-CAPS 3 N UTRIENT AGAR BL80941 Aspergillus oryzae ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80954 Mucor hiemalis +ve ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80955 Mucor hiemalis -ve ✗ £19.23 ea
BL80960 Penicillium roqueforti ✗ £15.73 ea
BL80980 Saccharomyces cerevisiae ✗ £15.73 ea
BACTI-CAPS
2 B ACTI-CAPS
Bacti-Caps provide a firm, positive culture tube closure whilst allowing
controlled gas interchange. They are an excellent and more practical
alternative to wool or foam plugs. Suitable for most standard rimless test tube
sizes. Made from chemically resistant plastic, colour coded and autoclavable.
Colour Quantity
ST96241 White 100 £28.76 pk
CULTURE MEDIA
NUTRIENT AGAR, READY PREPARED
28€g/L (powder). 1 tablet to 5€mL
Quantity
CM68500 100 g ✓ CHINA BLUE LACTOSE AGAR
CM68520 500 g ✓ Recipe: 35 g/L
CM68560 100 tablets
CM68580 500 tablets Quantity
CM160800 500 g
3 NUTRIENT AGAR ✓ £147.86 ea
CHLORELLA MEDIUM £11.09 pk
A pack of 10 ready to use 90€mm diameter plates. Chlorella medium, powder to make 10 litres of solution.
CU110100
Quantity
CM69050 10 plates
NUTRIENT BROTH CHROMOBACTERIUM AGAR
A general purpose fluid medium for the cultivation of micro-organisms not For use with Chromobacterium cultures. £26.69 pk
exacting in their nutritional requirements. Blood, serum, sugars, etc., may be £14.75 ea
added as required for special purposes. Quantity £18.70 pk
CM150000 10 x 15 mL bottles £26.46 pk
Add 13€g/L distilled water. CM150002 2 x 100 mL bottles £77.26 pk
£11.64 pk
Quantity MACCONKEY’S AGAR £27.41 pk
CM68590 100 g £15.50 pk 52 g/L
CM68595 500 g £58.69 pk
Quantity
NUTRIENT BROTH NO. 2 CM68260 100 g
A nutritious medium suitable for the cultivation of fastidious pathogens and MALT EXTRACT AGAR
other micro-organisms.
50 g/L
Add 25 g/L distilled water.
Quantity
Quantity
CM68460 100 g
CM68600 100 g £14.79 pk CM68462 500 g
AGAR TECHNICAL NO 3 ✓ £180.88 ea MALT EXTRACT AGAR, READY PREPARED
Recipe: 12 g/L Quantity
CM69000 10 plates
Quantity
CM160100 500 g
BEEF EXTRACT (LAB LEMCO) £12.74 ea MALT EXTRACT BROTH
Quantity 20 g/L
CM68100 100 g
Quantity
CM68470 100 g
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CULTURE MEDIA continued 1 P RESTIGE CLASSIC MEDIA AUTOCLAVE BEST
£19.85 pk
MILK AGAR SELLER
24 g/L
Quantity
CM68480 100 g
MRS AGAR £24.06 pk
62 g/L
Quantity
CM68490 100 g
PEPTONE BACTERIOLOGICAL
Quantity
PE4512 100 g £14.21 ea
POTATO DEXTROSE AGAR £32.46 pk
39 g/L
Quantity
CM68660 100 g
SABOURAUD DEXTROSE AGAR £19.31 pk
65 g/L
Quantity
CM68720 100 g
YEAST EXTRACT AGAR LINKED To help you with your ordering, see also…
PRODUCTS Autoclaves (page 56)
23 g/L
£13.16 pk
Quantity
CM68820 100 g
YEAST EXTRACT 2 SPECIMEN BOTTLES, 3 UNIVERSAL BOTTLES, GLASS,
MCCARTNEY ALUMINIUM CAP
Quantity
CM68840 100 g £12.84 pk
CLASSIC MEDIA AUTOCLAVES
1 PRESTIGE CLASSIC MEDIA AUTOCLAVE
The Prestige Medical Classic Media autoclave offers a safe method of sterilising SPARE CAPS
media in the school laboratory. With an interlock lid for safety, it ensures the
unit cannot be opened until the temperature inside has fallen to a safer level, 4 C ULTURE BOTTLES, 5 L ABORATORY BOTTLES, ‘SIMAX’
preventing vessels/glassware exploding or liquid leaking. With a one-touch (MEDICAL FLATS)
button operation you can set and forget, with no supervision necessary. This NEW
model has been specifically designed to provide the most suitable working
conditions (temperature, pressure and cycle time) for sterilising media and is
ideal for educational use. The Extended model offers the same specification but
with a larger capacity. Full cycle time approx. 70 minutes. Cycle temperature
121 °C.
Model Capacity Internal
dimensions
AU110250 Classic Media 9 litre 228 cm€(H) ✓ £1,305.56 ea
AU110254 Classic Media, 12 litre 290 cm€(H) ✓ £1,432.95 ea
Extended
SPECIMEN BOTTLES
2 S PECIMEN BOTTLES, MCCARTNEY
C lear glass, with aluminium screw cap and rubber liner.
Capacity Quantity
BO03060 7 mL 1 £1.49 ea
BO03061 7 mL 144 £99.69 pk
BO03065 14 mL 1
BO03066 14 mL 144 £0.85 ea
£106.43 pk
3 UNIVERSAL BOTTLES, GLASS, ALUMINIUM CAP LABORATORY BOTTLES
Clear glass, wide neck, with aluminium screw cap and rubber liner.
Capacity 5 L ABORATORY BOTTLES, ‘SIMAX’
BO03080 25 mL £1.65 ea Borosilicate glass, wide mouth and graduated with 45 mm diameter blue
BO03081 25 mL £124.35 pk chemical resistant polypropylene screw cap and outlet ring for drip free
pouring. Can be autoclaved up to 140°C.
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £48.95 pk
BO03083 Spare Caps Capacity
CULTURE BOTTLES BO160839 50 mL ✓ £3.53 ea
BO02840 100 mL £2.76 ea
4 CULTURE BOTTLES, (MEDICAL FLATS) BO02841 250 mL £2.99 ea
BO02842 500 mL £3.74 ea
Flat, clear glass bottles with narrow neck and autoclavable aluminium caps. BO02843 1 litre £6.34 ea
Capacity Quantity SPARES & ACCESSORIES
BO02846 Spare cap, pack of 10
BO130500 100 mL 10 £12.38 pk BO02847 Spare outlet ring, pack of 10 £13.78 pk
BO110100 200 mL 10 £15.29 pk £7.81 pk
BO02786 300 mL 10 £18.25 pk
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1 P ETRI DISHES, GLASS 2 PETRI DISHES, POLYSTYRENE PETRI DISHES
BEST 1 P ETRI DISHES, GLASS
SELLER Resistance glass.
Diameter
BEST PE11995 60 mm £1.39 ea
BUY PE11996 80 mm £1.54 ea
PE11997 90 mm £1.71 ea
PE12000 100 mm £1.09 ea
PE12001 120 mm £2.71 ea
£2.80 pk
2 P ETRI DISHES, POLYSTYRENE £77.69 pk
£2.18 pk
Disposable, aseptic, clear polystyrene. Triple vented. £49.69 pk
£5.56 pk
Diameter Quantity £4.49 pk
PE12030 50 mm 20 ✓
PE12031 50 mm 600 ✓
PE12035 90 mm 20 ✓
PE12037 90 mm 500 ✓
PETRI DISHES PETRI DISHES, POLYSTYRENE, IRRADIATED
It is good practice to use tape to secure the lid of a petri dish Disposable petri dish sterile by radiation supplied in sleeves.
during incubation to prevent contamination. However, it is
important not to make an air-tight seal around the edge, as Diameter Quantity
this will encourage growth of anaerobic bacteria. Instead,
two small strips of tape on opposite sides should attach the PE130500 90 mm 20
lid to the base.
Correct Way: INOCULATING LOOPS
Tape on top with label, two small strips attaching lid to base.
3 W IRE LOOPS
3
Nichrome, designed to be held in a needle holder. (DI05920).
Wrong way:
Tape around circumference of where petri dish lid joins Quantity
base risks making an air-tight seal, encouraging growth of
anaerobic bacteria. DI05925 10 ✓
7 4 INOCULATING LOOPS
Sterile, disposable. 10 micro-litre loop at one end with a needle for stab culture
at the other.
Quantity
DI05928 10 £0.93 pk
SPREADERS
5 S PREADERS, L-SHAPE
Sterile, disposable. NOT individually wrapped.
Quantity
DI91100 20 £1.46 pk
£9.05 ea
TALLY COUNTERS
6 T ALLY COUNTERS
0 to 9999, in a chrome plated steel case with zero reset control.
CO05060
7 D IGITAL TALLY COUNTER
3 WIRE LOOPS BEST This lightweight, pocket-sized hand-held digital tally counter has been designed
for ease of use with large, easy-to-operate count buttons, a backlit LCD for low
SELLER light conditions and a shaped case which allows a firm and comfortable grip.
• Counts up or down between 0 and 9999
• Impact-resistant ABS case with wrist strap
• Large 4-digit 15€mm backlit LCD
• Display backlight - auto off after 5 seconds - allows checking in low light
conditions
• On/Off/Reset button
• Count confirmation bleep or silent operation
• Cannot accidentally reset or switch off - press on/off/reset button for 3
seconds to activate
• Auto off after 2 hours of no activity
• Supplied with 2 x 1.5V button cell batteries
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 85 x 37 (55 head) x 18€mm
• Weight: 40€g
CO120500 £12.13 ea
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PENS 1 M ARKER PENS 2 M ASKING TAPE
3 A NTIBIOTIC MULTI-TEST DISCS
1 MARKER PENS BEST
(MAST RINGS)
Fine tipped permanent marker pens suitable for use on OHPs, CDs and many 4 A NTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY DISCS SELLER
other surfaces.Tip size 0.6mm. 6 G RAM STAINING KIT
7 B ASIC BACTERIOPHAGE 5 ANTIBIOTIC KIT
• Medium tip ball point pens for quality writing
• Designed to prevent ink leakage CULTURE KIT NEW
• Tungsten nib gives consistent quality
• Ergonomic barrel is perfect for long use
Type Colour Quantity
ST110255 Fine Tip Red 10 £16.34 pk
ST110260 Fine Tip Black 10 £16.34 pk
MASKING TAPE
2 M ASKING TAPE
This tape is made of a lightweight, translucent crepe paper that sticks easily
on to walls, skirting, floors and ceilings to protect them from paint when
decorating. The light adhesive can be easily pulled away from walls without
leaving unsightly marks or damage.
Width
LA09850 19 mm £2.18 ea
MAST RINGS & DISCS
3 ANTIBIOTIC MULTI-TEST DISCS (MAST RINGS)
Paper ring with eight tips each being impregnated with a different antibiotic.
Each antibiotic being identified by a colour code. Must be stored in the
refrigerator.
Quantity
BL81000 10 £15.40 pk
BL81001 50 ✓ £42.71 pk
4 A NTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY DISCS
Must be stored in the refrigerator. Best used in conjunction with an ejector
(BL81022). Packed in cartridge discs.
Type Quantity
BL81010 Penicillin discs 1.5 units 50 £6.06 pk
BL81012 Penicillin discs 5 units 50 £6.06 pk
BL81015 Penicillin discs 10 units 50 £6.06 pk
BL81020 Streptomycin discs 25 µg 50 £6.06 pk
BL81022 Ejector for use with individual 6 £46.18 pk
Cartridges
BL90450 non-impregnated (blank) discs 50 £6.94 pk
MICROBIOLOGY KITS
5 ANTIBIOTIC KIT
Kit enabling students to study the reaction of bacteria (two types) to different
concentrations and types of antibiotic.
Contents include: Cultures of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus albus,
10 vials of nutrient agar, 2 vials of nutrient broth, 10 petri dishes, 10 antibiotic
discs Penicillin 1.5iu, 10 antibiotic discs Penicillin 5iu, 10 antibiotic discs
Streptomycin 25µg, Instructions.
Contains enough materials for up to for 10 students or groups.
MI94112 £84.38 kit
6 GRAM STAINING KIT
The Gram Stain is a technique used to help identify and classify bacteria.
Using this kit the bacteria are stained with crystal violet and Gram’s iodine then
counterstained with phenyl fuschin. Gram positive bacteria retain the crystal
violet and iodine complex and are stained blue, whilst Gram negative bacteria
are counterstained red. The teaching notes included are straight forward and
easy to follow.
Also includes a “Safe Handling of Micro-organisms” booklet which has
instructions on safety, aseptic technique, culturing and disposal.
Contents: Escherichia coli culture, staphylococcus albus culture, crystal violet,
grams iodine phenol-fuschin, dropping bottles for alcohol, teaching notes.
MI94124 £46.54 kit
PHAGES
7 BASIC BACTERIOPHAGE CULTURE KIT
This basic kit is recommended for introducing students to virulent bacterial
viruses. Set contains 5 mL of higher titre phages T4 and T4r and one culture of
Escherichia coli B.
BL160900 ✓ £65.06 ea
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1 SUNPRINT PAPER 2 P HOTOSYNTHESIS APPARATUS PHOTOSYNTHESIS EQUIPMENT
3 J-TUBE, SCREWFITTING
4 MICROBURETTE 1 S UNPRINT PAPER
7 GANONG POTOMETER An exciting product that allows you to create your own beautiful natural art.
Sun Print Paper, sold in A5 size, undergoes a chemical reaction when exposed
to sunlight to leave permanent images of flowers, leaves, grains.
Quantity
PL140100 10 £12.80 pk
2 PHOTOSYNTHESIS APPARATUS
For the measurement and collection of gas evolved by Aquatic plants during
photosynthesis. The gas evolved can be measured by the calibrated capillary
tube and drawn off for analysis by the plastic syringes. Mounted on a plastic
panel 190 x 150mm.
PL43530 £37.26 ea
3 J -TUBE, SCREWFITTING
Made from 1mm bore thick walled capillary tubing fitted with brass screw and
collar for measuring small volumes of gas produced by plants and animals.
Length of long limb 250mm, short limb 100mm.
HE42530 £6.63 ea
4 MICROBURETTE
For the measurement and collection of gas given off by Aquatic plants. The
plant is placed into the bottom end of a graduated tube (0 to 150mm) and
the other end is fitted with a piece of rubber tubing, screw clip and syringe for
drawing off the collected gas.
PL43525 £27.59 ea
5 S IMPLE POTOMETER POTOMETERS
5 S IMPLE POTOMETER
For investigating the uptake of water and transpiration of a cut shoot. The
apparatus can be submerged in a basin of water while the cut stem is
mounted. The graduated capillary tube is 100mm long with a 1mm bore.
Mounted on a stand. Dimensions (H x W x D): 140 x 85 x 65mm.
PL43500 ✓ £44.70 ea
6 D ARWIN POTOMETER
BEST Supplied complete with rubber stoppers, scale and capillary tubing.
SELLER PL43505 £13.98 ea
6 DARWIN POTOMETER 7 G ANONG POTOMETER
Consisting of a graduated narrow bore glass tube fitted with a vessel to take
a plant shoot at one end and funnel with glass stopcock mounted vertically.
Complete with wooden stand.
PL43515 £67.91 ea
8 THODAY POTOMETER
Consisting of a glass tube with one end open to take a plant shoot and the
other attached by rubber tubing to a narrow bore glass tube with scale. The
vertical limb on the glass tube is attached to a funnel by rubber tubing fitted
with a screw clip. Mounted on a wooden stand.
PL43520 £87.79 ea
PLANT GROWING EQUIPMENT
9 C LINOSTAT
Ideal for studies on geotropism and phototropism on seedlings etc. Revolves
once every 12 minutes in the vertical or horizontal planes. Mounted on a
strong, stable base, adjustable to any angle with a clear plastic cover. For 240V.
CL04298 £128.00 ea
8 THODAY POTOMETER 9 C LINOSTAT
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PLANT CULTURE KITS 1 SACH’S WATER CULTURE KIT 2 P LANT CULTURE KIT
1 SACH’S WATER CULTURE KIT
Eight tubes each containing sufficient material to prepare four litres of liquid
medium. One tube each lacking: phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, potassium,
magnesium, iron, sulfur and the complete (normal) medium.
PL43555 £33.96 kit
2 P LANT CULTURE KIT
The kit consists of a plant culture medium which contains all the elements
required by the plant as well as a range of mixtures which are deficient in one
element only. These media are provided in powder form and are simply added
to water before use. A clear demonstration of deficiency diseases can be given
by growing seedlings or cuttings in the various solutions, following the full
experimental details which are supplied.
PL95160 £58.13 kit
3 P LANT HORMONES SET 3 P LANT HORMONES SET 4 R APID CYCLING BRASSICA KIT
This set helps students understand how plant hormones effect plant growth
and development. Experiments include; breaking dormancy in seeds, rooting
cuttings, killing weeds, preventing leaves from dropping. Suitable for GCSE
students.
Contents: Culture Medium, Indol-3-yl acetic acid, Lanolin, Gibberellic acid, 0.1%
IAA in lanolin paste, Coumarin, N.A.A., 0.01% IAA in lanolin paste, Thiourea, 2,4-
D, Ethrel ‘e’, Tetrazolium chloride, Agar. Complete with Teaching notes.
PL95135 £136.75 set
4 RAPID CYCLING BRASSICA KIT
Developed in collaboration with SAPS, the Rapid Cycling Brassica rapa
kit produces seed to seed results in 5 weeks under controlled laboratory
conditions. Producing yellow flowers, pollinated with bee-sticks, the kit
demonstrates life cycles, reproduction of plants and the relationship between
insects and plants.
The kit does require a light bank of fluorescent lights which is not included, but
the notes do include instructions on how to construct one. Comes complete with
photocopiable laminated worksheets.
PL95110 £110.56 kit 5 CAULIFLOWER CLONING KIT
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £32.30 pk
PL95115
Replacement seeds, pack of 200
5 CAULIFLOWER CLONING KIT
This kit provides the media, equipment and instructions for propagating small
cauliflower plantlets from cauliflower curd, by the process of meristem culture.
The process is relatively quick and simple and no special facilities are required.
Plantlets, which should be visible in 6-8 weeks, can later be transplanted into
compost and grown-on. Suitable for GCSE and higher level.
Contents: 10 sterile loops, 10 peat discs, 10 vials medium, 2 x
100cm3 medium. Sufficient for 10 students or groups.
PL95166 £72.74 kit
PLANT GROWTH MEDIA & HORMONES
6 MERISTEM CULTURE MEDIUM
Replacement Meristem culture medium for use with Cauliflower cloning kit.
Quantity
PL95145 100 mL £25.14 pk
7 MURASHIGE & SKOOG PLANT SALTS 6 M ERISTEM CULTURE MEDIUM 7 MURASHIGE AND SKOOG
MEDIUM
Plant salt mixture for use as a base in plant tissue culture media. Contains no
agar or plant hormones.
PL110100 £14.80 pk
MURASHIGE AND SKOOG MEDIUM
A clear gel to which extra nutrients can be added for a variety of experiments
where plant roots are visible as well as the shoots. Supplied in a powdered
form to make up 1L.
Quantity
PL43535 4.62 g £12.30 pk
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
GIBBERELLIC ACID
Type Quantity
1g
GI2840 Sachet £17.49 ea
INDOL-3-YL ACETIC ACID LR KINETIN
Type Quantity Kinetin is a type of cytokinin, a class of plant hormone that promotes cell
division. 100cm3. 1mM/dm3 = 0.215g /L.
IN3108 Sachet 1g £8.09 ea
IN3110 Sachet 5g £27.79 ea Type Quantity
KI3330 Bottle 100 mL £9.84 ea
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1 GOLD/FISH BOWL 2 GLASS AQUARIUM, SMALL AQUARIA £12.83 ea
3 AQUARIA
4 P UMPS NEW 1 GOLD/FISH BOWL
6 VIVARIUM/ Clear plastic bowl with rim and base. Diameter: 280mm.
5 ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT AQ00402
AQUARIUM A
7 W ORMERY, HARDWOOD 2 G LASS AQUARIUM, SMALL
B
A handy size, all glass construction tank, suitable for smaller fish etc., ideal as
8 W ORMERY a starter tank.
Capacity Dimensions
AQ160100 25 litres 400 x 300 x 200 mm (L x H x W) ✓ £29.94 ea
3 A QUARIA £80.01 ea
Bonded glass.
Dimensions
AQ00420 900 x 375 x 300 mm (L x H x W)
FILTRATION
Type
AQ00495 Gravel, in 20kg bag £37.88 ea
AQ00500 Airline, in 10m length £7.66 ea
AQ00520 Air Stone (Diffusers) £0.81 ea
4 P UMPS Type £9.68 ea
AQ00607 £13.30 ea
AQ00609 Pump 90 litre/hour. 1 outlet
Pump 180 litre/hour. 2 outlets
5 A NCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Type
AQ00630 A LCD 115mm s/a strip £1.21 ea
AQ00636 £2.44 ea
B Nets 125 x 100 mm
6 V IVARIUM/AQUARIUM
Transparent plastic c/w vented hood and access door, can also be used as an
aquarium. 10 litre capacity. Dimensions (L x W x H): 300 x 200 x 200mm.
AQ00400 £12.11 ea
WORMERIES
7 W ORMERY, HARDWOOD
Rothamsted Pattern wormery, made from reclaimed Mahogany with perspex
viewing windows. Complete with wooden lid. Dimensions (D x W x H):
65 (165mm incl. feet) x 300 x 390mm. Chamber dimensions (W x H x D)
260 x 340 x 40mm.
AN130500 £83.16 ea
8 W ORMERY
Wooden frame with glass sides and blackout slides. Dimensions (H x W): 310 x
230mm.
CA18050 £106.19 ea
MANOMETERS
9 SIMPLE GLASS MANOMETER
Simple design glass manometer with 2mm bore tube clamped to a clear
acrylic base by means of a locking bar. This allows graph paper to be mounted
behind the manometer. Dimensions: 140 x 70mm.
EN120510 £20.73 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £11.61 ea
EN120515 Spare manometer glass
9 S IMPLE GLASS MANOMETER
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HUMAN BODY
2 HUMAN X RAYS
RESPIRATION 1 RESPIROMETER
1 R ESPIROMETER BEST
For measuring oxygen consumption of small organisms during respiration. SELLER
Consisting of two boiling tubes 150 x 24mm rubber bungs 3-way stopcocks
and manometer tube with lined white plastic panel. 3 BROKEN BONE X-RAYS SET
HE42500 ✓ £41.14 set
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £5.76 pk
HU92500 Spare Stainless Steel Gauzes, pack of 4
HUMAN BODY
ANATOMY
2 H UMAN X RAYS
Hold these life-sized human x-rays up to light or use them on a light table
and see every authentic detail of a real skeletal system. Arrange the 18 pieces
together to reproduce the entire body of a young adult 1.5m tall. The teacher
guide includes reproducible artwork and information on radiography.
EN71575 £64.16 set
3 BROKEN BONE X-RAYS SET
Real x-rays reveal a detailed look at common breaks to a variety of human
bones. Hold up to the light or use on a light table. An informative guide is
included. Set of 15 x-rays. An interesting variation of QCA Unit 4A.
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4 ULTRA SLIM LIGHT PANEL
This Ultra bright light panel uses the latest low energy LED strip technology to
provide a clean bright illuminated background. Perfect for lighting transparent
and translucent objects from beneath, this tough, easily cleaned panel comes
supplied with a low voltage power supply. The typical life span for the LED light
source is an amazing 50,000 hours.
Weight 2.25Kg. Dimensions (L x W x H): 480 x 352 x 10mm. Illuminated area
410 x 285mm.
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5 ZAK’S BONES, A4 SET
This superb new resource has a series of A4 sheets containing pictures of Zak.
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there is a picture of the bones which lie beneath the skin. These two images are
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a light box the bones show through. The effect is stunning! Sheets come with
bones labelled for easy identification and discussion. Body parts shown include
the entire skeleton, the arm, leg, chest, hand, foot, pelvis and skull.
HU92505 £17.15 set
6 BAG OF BONES
Teaching about the human skeleton has never been so much fun with this
child size embroidered skeleton. Unlike its fiddly plastic counterparts, the Bag
of Bones is easy to use and folds neatly into a carry case for simple storage.
The set includes 20 realistic bones with Velcro, 2 sets of bone labels and a
reference sheet. Dimensions: 500 x 1400mm (unfolded).
MO20220 £140.63 ea
6 B AG OF BONES
4 ULTRA SLIM LIGHT PANEL
5 Z AK’S BONES, A4 SET
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ANATOMY continued 1 CHILD ORGAN TUNIC 2 A DULT ORGAN TUNIC
1 CHILD ORGAN TUNIC
Understand the organs of the body, their position and function using this
tactile Organ Tunic. The 9 Velcro-on 3D organs can be positioned on to the
embroidered pelvis, backbone and 3D ribcage, which can be worn by a willing
volunteer. The set includes an activity tunic with labels and reference sheet and
useful work sheet. Dimensions: 600 x 360mm.
MO20230 £126.55 ea
2 A DULT ORGAN TUNIC
Large size tunic includes: Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, Bladder,
Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Trachea and Appendix with detailed labelling.
Tunic has fully adjustable straps to fit any size. Supplied with 11 organs and
10 labels. Dimensions: 700 x 480mm.
HU72500 £136.74 ea
3 HUMAN HEART MAT, WALKTHROUGH
You can instruct and quiz your students by literally walking the path of blood
through the heart. The Human Heart Walk Through mat measures 127 x
152cm and comes with a convenient storage bag. A Teacher’s Guide provides
additional information, activities, and assessment sheets for the classroom.
HU92625 £42.81 ea
BLOOD & CIRCULATION
4 BLOOD TYPING ABO-RH KIT
Realistically simulate the agglutination for blood typing without the hazards
of real blood. Using actual blood typing procedures you can classify four
unknown samples of simulated Neo/BLOOD®. Students will learn about Rh
incompatibilities and other blood testing techniques, such as blood smearing,
blood cell counts and much more! Complete with full instructions.
CL53530 £90.11 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £64.69 pk
CL53532
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5 S PHYGMOMANOMETER, ANEROID
Scale reads up to 300mm Hg, strong cloth cuff is fastened by Velcro Strips.
Supplied in a zip case.
CL04290 £29.18 ea
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6 BLOOD PRESSURE METER, DIGITAL UA705 3 H UMAN HEART MAT,
WALKTHROUGH
A semi-automatic meter with a large LCD for measuring both blood pressure
and pulse rate. Ranges: 20 to 280mm/Hg and 40 to 200 pulses/min. Powered 4 BLOOD TYPING ABO-RH KIT
by 4 x AA batteries (supplied). Complete with full instructions. Clinically validated.
CL18100 £57.34 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
7 W RIST BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR UB351
This compact blood pressure unit allows measurements to be taken anywhere,
with an easy-to-read 3-line display which shows all the values simultaneously,
and has 90-memory storage. An average value of the stored data will be
• •displayed for a better understanding of the user’s BP trend.
Simple one-touch wrist Accuracy: Pressure ±3 mmHg /
measurement • Pulse ±5%
Power supply: 2 x AA alkaline
• Irregular Heartbeat (IHB) indicator
• Blood pressure classification • batteries
Dimensions (W x H x D): 64 x 38 x
indicator
• 72mm
• Memory: Last 90 measurements Wrist circumference: 13.5 – 21.5
• Pressure range: 20 – 280 mmHg
• Pulse range: 40 – 180 beats / • cm
• minute Weight: 102 g (excluding
batteries)
Operating conditions +10°C to
+40°C / 30%RH to 85 %RH
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MONITOR UB351
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1 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR. UA-621 BLOOD & CIRCULATION continued
2 A DVANCED BLOOD PRESSURE
BEST 1 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR. UA-621
MONITOR, UA-1010
3 P REMIUM BLOOD PRESSURE SELLER The UA-621 is a fully automatic, clinically validated and excellent value for
money blood pressure monitor which has the following features:
MONITOR, UA-1020 INFO
4 B LOOD PRESSURE MONITOR • Automatic one-touch operation
PRODUCT •Â€WHO Blood Pressure result classification indicator
UA-767S •Â€30 Memories
•Â€Average BP Result display
Blood pressure meters are CE & MDA •Â€Irregular Heartbeat feature (IHB)
approved. Any diagnosis of the reading for •Â€Slim-fit comfortable adult cuff with correct size indicator
medical purposes should only be conducted •Â€Five Year Warranty
by a qualified medical practitioner. •Â€2 Minute automatic switch off for battery saving
•Â€AC Adapter option
•Â€Instructions in 10 languages including Arabic, Hindi and Chinese
•Â€Dimensions: 85 x 80 x 110mm (l x w x h)
•Â€Soft Storage Case, 4 x AA batteries and full instructions included
HU110100 ✓ £45.15 ea
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2 ADVANCED BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, UA-1010
New faster, quieter, smoother inflation and deflation, leading to more natural
readings. 90 memories + averaging function Cuff fit error indicator Movement
error indicator, Irregular Heartbeat Feature WHO BP indicator, New allergy
free Eco cuff 22-32cm, 4 x AA batteries, multi-lingual instructions, carry case
included. Clinically validated.
HU120100 £66.18 ea
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BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
3 P REMIUM BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR, UA-1020
New faster, quieter, smoother inflation and deflation, leading to more natural
readings. 90 memories + averaging function Cuff fit error indicator, Movement
error indicator Irregular Heartbeat Feature WHO BP indicator, New allergy
free Eco cuff 22-32cm 4 x AA batteries, multi-lingual instructions, carry case
included New Tri-check feature, taking 3 readings 1 minute apart - to give a
more accurate average reading New smooth-fit, multi-fit cuff, 17-32cm ‘My
Pressure’ feature, allowing the user to pre-set the inflation to the preferred level
(Auto/180/210/240) 90 memories plus averaging function including ability to
•differentiate All/AM/PM readings. Clinically validated.
Faster, quieter, smoother inflation and deflation leading to more natural
readings.
• 90 memories and averaging function cuff fut error indicator.
• Movement error indicator.
• Irregular heartbeat feature.
• New allergy free eco cuff 22-32cm.
• WHO BP indicator takes 4x AA batteries.
• Multi lingual instructions and carry case included.
• New tri check feature- 3 readings 1 minute apart for an ultra accurate
• reading.
Ability to differentiate between Aii/AM/Pm readings.
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• Latex and metal free, Slim Fit Cuff (22-32cm)
• %IHB Indicator to show frequency of Irregular Heartbeat
• Cuff Fit Error Indicator
• Movement Error Indicator
• WHO Blood Pressure Classification Indicator
• 60-memory + Average Reading
• Oscillometric measurement
• Digital LCD display,
• Pressure/Pulse displayed simultaneously
• M easurement range: Pressure: 0 - 299 mmHg
Systolic pressure: 60 - 279 mmHg
Diastolic pressure: 40 - 200 mmHg
Pulse: 40 - 180 beats / minute
• Measurement accuracy: Pressure: ±3 mmHg
Pulse: ±5%
• Power supply: 4 x 1.5V AA (not included)
• Dimensions (approx.): 140 x 60 x 105 mm w x h x d
• Weight: Approx. 245g (excluding batteries)
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BLOOD & CIRCULATION continued 1 BLOOD PRESSURE 3 EASI PULSE
MONITOR. UA851
1 BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR. UA851
2 PULSE OXIMETER
This fully automatic upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor features include:
Irregular Heart Beat (IHB) indicator; Blood pressure classification indicator; BEST
Large 90 memory + average reading; WHO blood pressure classification
indicator. SELLER
Measurement method Oscillometric measurement. Measurement range- 4 PULSE METER
Pressure: 20 - 280 mmHg. Pulse: 40 - 180 beats/minute. Measurement 5 H EART RATE MONITOR
accuracy Pressure: ±3 mmHg or 2%, whichever is greater. Pulse: ±5%. Power
supply 4 x 1.5V batteries (AA). Classification Type BF. Clinical test According
to ANS/AAMI SP-10 1987. EMC IEC 60601-1-2: 2001. Dimensions Approx:
150 (W) x 156 (H) x 120 (D)mm. Weight Approx: 480g, excluding the batteries.
Clinically validated.
• A fully automatic, upper arm blood pressure monitor.
• Irregular heart beat indicator
• Blood pressure classification indicator
• 90 memory storage and average reading
•Â€WHO blood pressure clarification indicator
• Oscillometric measurement
• Pressure range 20-280mm/Hg
• Pulse 40-180beats/minute accuracy: ±3 or 2% whichever is greater for
pressure, Pulse :±5%
• 4x1.5V batteries (AA)
• Classification type BF
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 x 156 x 120mm
• Weight: 480g excluding batteries
HU92550 £66.18 ea
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BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
2 P ULSE OXIMETER
The pulse oximeter can be used to measure human haemoglobin saturation
and heart rate through the fingertip. Pulse oximetry uses a light emitter with red
and infrared LED that shines through a reasonably translucent site with good
blood flow. Opposite the emitter is the photo detector that receives the light that
passes through the measuring site. Requires 2x1.5V AAA batteries.
The digital display will show:
• Pulse intensity by a single column bar graph
• Pulse rate as numbers
• Pulse oxygen saturation %
• Supplied with a hanging rope
HU130500 ✓ £30.69 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
3 E ASI PULSE
This pulse oximeter can be used as a stand alone pulse meter or attached, via
USB, to a computer and used with the software provided.
When away from the computer the brightly coloured display will show pulse
rate and oxygen levels, as well as a graph. When attached to the computer
students are able to see their pulse and how it fluctuates in different situations.
The software allows students to input their name, date of birth, weight and
height as well as print off the of results gathered over specified time intervals.
2 x AAA batteries required.
Contents: Pulse Meter, USB lead, Software and User Manual.
HU150100 £51.19 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
4 PULSE METER
Simply press your finger against the device and it senses the pulse and then
displays the heart rate in a digital display window.
Also includes a 12/24 hour format clock and 99’59’’ count-up stopwatch.
Dimensions: 75 x 55mm.
HU92515 £22.39 ea
5 H EART RATE MONITOR
This entry level analogue model rovides heart rate monitoring plus a stopwatch
and clock. It is simple to use and very durable. The wireless chest strap is
capable of sending heart rate to LogIT datalogging equipment. Batteries are
supplied, should be changed by a jeweller, the unit is waterproof to 3m.
HU82490 £53.30 ea
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1 STETHOSCOPE 2 LUNG MODEL DEMO KIT BREATHING £10.10 ea
3 L UNG VOLUME KIT 4 P EAK FLOW METER
5 D IGITAL PEAK FLOW METER S PARE CARDBOARD 1 STETHOSCOPE
MOUTHPIECES A simple stethoscope.
6 RESPIRATION APPARATUS CL04293
‘’HUFF-N-PUFF’’ BEST
2 L UNG MODEL DEMO KIT
SELLER
Kit containing all the necessary parts to make a lung model demonstration.
Includes Bell jar, single hole bung, ‘Y’ shape adapter to fit in to bung, balloons,
cable ties to hold balloons on to adapter, latex rubber sheet to attach to bottom
of bell jar using a rubber band (or string). By pulling down or pushing up the
latex sheet, the balloons can be made to inflate or deflate, simulating the effect
of the diaphragm on the lungs.
HU92530 £73.24 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £18.24 ea
HU92525 Latex Rubber Sheet
3 LUNG VOLUME KIT
Designed to measure lung capacity. Comprising of 4 graduated lung volume
bags, holders and mouthpieces. Supplied with full instructions.
CL04286 £61.55 kit
LUNG VOLUME BAGS
Graduated up to 6 litre.
Quantity
CL04287 4 £41.04 pk
LUNG VOLUME KIT MOUTHPIECES, PLASTIC £19.90 pk
Spare plastic mouthpieces.
Quantity
HU92520 8
4 P EAK FLOW METER
Comes with instructions, a self monitoring chart and a storage container. Uses
a universal reusable mouthpiece.
CL04289 £16.99 ea
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5 D IGITAL PEAK FLOW METER
A small, discreet electronic peak flow meter that accurately measures and
stores peak flow data. The unit reports poor effort, and if a peak flow effort
is not part of a reproducible group of readings. It also features an on-screen
zoning system.
Software for the USB version is freely downloadable from the manufacturer’s
website. A separate male ‘A’ to male mini-’B’ USB cable is required.
• Measurement range: 60 to 800 L/min
• Accuracy ±10 % or 10 L/min (whichever is greater)
• Resolution: PEF 5 L/min
• Stores 240 readings
• Size: 95 x 40 x 45 mm
• Weight: 43 g
• Replaceable battery (CR2032)
• Conforms to EN23747:2009 and ATS ERS 2005
Type
HU102500 Basic £56.01 ea
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6 R ESPIRATION APPARATUS ‘’HUFF-N-PUFF’’
For testing inhaled and exhaled air. Consisting of two test tubes 150 x 24mm,
two lengths of glass tubing, connected by PVC tubing with a plastic T- piece.
HE42520 £18.44 ea
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BREATHING continued 1 BREATHING MONITOR BEST
2 S PIROMETER, ‘CLIFTON’
1 B REATHING MONITOR SELLER
The Breathing Monitor can be used for investigating tidal volumes, reserve 3 S PIROMETER
volumes and vital capacity and is a lower cost, simplified version of the Clifton
Spirometer. The unit is constructed from a one piece stainless steel tank housed
in a durable painted outer case, with a float made from lightweight plastic
and calibrated from 0 to 7 x 0.5 litres, along with a metal counterpoise.
In use, the float will rise and fall, allowing readings to be taken directly off
the float or it may be connected to a datalogger with motion sensor, e.g.
DA61263 (Movement & Position sensor). Comes complete with a mouth piece
which fits into the breathing monitor corrugated hose and a nose clip. Also
included is a pen arm for fitting to datalogger sensors. Packed weight: 11kg.
Internal dimensions (W x D x H): 500 x 300 x 200mm. External dimensions
(W x D x H): 538 x 332 x 290mm.
HU110120 £564.48 ea
2 S PIROMETER, ‘CLIFTON’
For investigating tidal volumes, respiratory rate, pulmonary ventilation, reserve
volumes and vital capacity. Oxygen consumption can also be measured which
is useful in metabolic rate studies. A simple lever control enables the subject to
be connected either to the atmosphere or to the float for recording. A container
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greater comfort and ensures accurate results. The float is constructed from
lightweight plastic and is calibrated in 0.5 litre steps with a maximum capacity
of 7 litres. A pen arm allows attachment of a fibre tipped pen for recording
results or for attachment to a position sensor for datalogging. The pen arm
was originally designed to be used with a Kymograph. However, these are
no longer available so we suggest using with LogIT datalogging sensor
DA61263 (Movement & Position sensor). Two flexible corrugated breathing
hoses 0.8m long are provided. Supplied with two mouth pieces and a noseclip.
Complete with full instructions.
HE63100 ✓ £1,120.19 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £49.28 pk
HE63102 Mouthpieces, pack of 100 £2.83 ea
HE63104 Nose clip £5.21 ea
HU110105 Disposable anti-pathogen breathing filter
HU110110 Adapter for Breathing Filter £47.56 ea
SODA LIME, GRANULATED ‘CARBOSORB’
Quantity
SO5412 500 g £11.06
3 S PIROMETER
The Spirometer measures air flow whilst the user breathes. The air flow data
can be converted to volume using a simple function in the EasySense software.
The Spirometer comes with 1 nose clip and 4 flow head filters - one ‘fixed’ and
three for test subjects.
A flow head contains an antibacterial and antiviral filter to lessen the possibility
of cross contamination between subjects. The flow head is for a test subjects
use only and should be regarded as a ‘disposable’ item. A circular guard is
provided to prevent the ‘fixed’ flow head being used.
•Range: £130.00 ea
±10.0 litres/second
DA130850
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £16.25 pk
DA130855 Spirometer Nose Clips, pack of 5 £20.63 pk
DA130860 Spirometer Filters, pack of 10
The Data Harvest Spirometer SmartQ INFO
Sensor connects to the computer via an
EasySense Link, V-Log or EasySense PRODUCT
Vision Data Logger.
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1 DIGESTO-RAMA® 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM MODEL DIGESTION
4 4-STAGE OSTEOPOROSIS
3 LIVER WITH PATHOLOGY 6 TESTICULAR AWARENESS 1 D IGESTO-RAMA®
MODELS
MODEL Hands-on activity makes learning about the digestive system fun! Contains two
5 BREAST AWARENESS MODEL plastic replicas of the digestive tract plus an activity guide written especially for
kids. Younger students learn basic anatomical information, while older students
7 C LINICAL TEST STRIPS expand on the activities.
HE63200 £30.25 ea
2 D IGESTIVE SYSTEM MODEL
The digestive system is shown with details of the mouth, salivary glands,
oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines. Also includes cutaway
sections and enlargements of the stomach and intestine.
HU72530 £204.20 ea
DISEASES
3 LIVER WITH PATHOLOGY MODELS
This full-size liver model shows conditions such as cirrhosis, bile duct
obstruction, gallstones, and tumours. Includes key card and base. Dimensions
(W x D x H): 200 x 110 x 140mm.
HU130550 £128.30 ea
4 4 -STAGE OSTEOPOROSIS
Take the mystery out of osteoporosis with these enlarged cross sections that
illustrate progressive thinning of bone. Four disks represent healthy bone as
well as stages II-IV osteoporosis. Disk set is 100mm diameter. Includes key
card.
HU130535 £84.19 ea
5 BREAST AWARENESS MODEL
A lifelike representation of the breast, for use when teaching self examination
and breast awareness. Made from a soft plastic material, the breast has
4 lumps which simulate various tumours. Supplied in a carrying case, with talc
and an informative booklet. Dimensions (L x W x H): 200 x 150 x 150mm.
HU72545 £156.71 ea
6 T ESTICULAR AWARENESS MODEL
A full size realistic model of the scrotum and testes, made from a very lifelike
plastic. The testes are mobile within the scrotum and there are four embedded
tumours. The model is supplied in a carry case with talc and an informative
booklet. Dimensions (L x W x H): 200 x 150 x 150mm.
HU72550 £115.86 ea
URINALYSIS
7 CLINICAL TEST STRIPS
Type Quantity
50 £11.48 pk
TS7200 Albustix, strips for protein tests
TS7206 Diastix, strips for glucose tests 50 ✓ £8.33 pk
TS7220 Uristix, strips for protein and 50 £19.15 pk
glucose tests
8 URINALYSIS TEST STRIPS
Reagent strips for qualitative test for glucose in urine. Alternative to Clinistix.
Type Quantity
HU110125 Glucose, qualitative 50 ✓ £6.54 pk
9 U RINALYSIS TEST STRIPS
R eagent strips for testing protein in urine. Alternative to Albustix.
Type Quantity
HU110135 Protein 50 £5.54 pk
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FOOD & NUTRITION 1 FOOD CALORIMETER
1 F OOD CALORIMETER 2 BODY FAT CALLIPER
3 F OLD-OUT FOOD CHAIN
Designed specifically to determine the calorific (Joules) value of food products.
This unit works well with nuts, which when placed in the crucible are burnt 5 H AND GRIP DYNAMOMETER
using the ignition element to start the combustion process, a supply of oxygen
ensures efficient oxidation. By measuring the energy required to burn the
peanut and the resulting rise in temperature, the energy differential can be
determined. When in use the unit is connected to a filter pump, which draws
the products of combustion throught the spiral copper tube, which is immersed
in a known quantity of water in the glass jacket. A metal stirring rod passes
through the lid and is used to agitate the water to ensure even heat conduction.
A thermometer is passed through a rubber bung in the lid to measure the
temperature rise. The water acts an an insulator and provides a method by
which the heat exchange can take place. The unit requires a thermometer, filter
pump (optional), power supply unit, voltmeter and ammeter (or low voltage
joulemeter) and a retort stand.
BEST
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EL06734 4 HAND DYNAMOMETER,
Nichrome Wire, Bare DIGITAL
2 B ODY FAT CALLIPER
This calliper is extremely economical and is of a very strong construction made
from ABS plastic. Calibrated range 0-85mm. Includes 22 page booklet entitled
“How To Measure Your Percentage Body Fat”.
HU82400 £20.91 ea
3 FOLD-OUT FOOD CHAIN
Looking at feeding relationships can be brought to life with the unique Fold-
out Food Chain. The attractive drawstring bag comes with an embroidered,
fold out panel which can be used to assemble up to 50 different food chains.
Includes 16 Velcro animals, mini-beasts and plants together with a set of
10 labels and useful A4 photocopy and reference sheet. Bag Dimensions
(Folded): 320 x 380mm.
HU102512 £49.05 ea
GROWTH & EXERCISE
4 HAND DYNAMOMETER, DIGITAL
A good value, quality digital Hand Dynamometer with a large LCD. Used for
measuring hand grip strength in kilograms. Made of high quality and durable
plastic and features an adjustable grip to account for different hand sizes. Can
be used to auto capture maximum grip strength or it can be set up to save and
store results for up to 19 users. Also rates strength according to age and sex if
this has been set up in the instrument prior to testing.
HU130720 £87.50 ea
5 H AND GRIP DYNAMOMETER
A simple and popular test for general strength level. This Analogue Hand
Grip Dynamometer has a large, easy-to-read dial and scale and features an
adjustable hand grip. Range: 0-100kg. Graduation: 500g.
HU92570 £193.96 ea
6 SCHOOL PEDOMETER
Designed for use in education. Features include a large easy to read LCD,
simple one button operation, counts number of steps from 1 to 99999, strong
metal belt/clothing clip and a reset button that has a 2 second press and hold
delay to avoid accidental resetting. Complete with SR44 battery.
CL53510 £3.68 ea
7 REACTION TESTER
These ingenious card strips enable anyone to test their reaction performance
without the need for expensive equipment. They can be used in science
investigations and design and technology.
Quantity
HU72340 10 £4.81 pk
6 SCHOOL PEDOMETER 7 REACTION TESTER
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BIOLOGY HUMAN BODY
1 GENETIC TASTE TEST STRIPS GENETICS
A
B 1 G ENETIC TASTE TEST STRIPS
2 TONGUE DEPRESSORS
C Our range of taste strips offers tests for genetically linked taste test ability.
3 DENTAL MIRRORS Consisting of paper strips impregnated with a harmless quantity of a test
substance (or untreated in the case of the control strips), subjects will be able to
4 D ISCLOSING detect (or not) varying tastes or degrees of intensity of taste. The ability to taste
TABLETS these substances is known to be genetically linked (inherited) and depends on
the presence of dominant or recessive genes. Having the ability to taste one
5 GIANT TEETH AND TOOTHBRUSH D substance does not necessarily imply that a different substance will also be
detected.
PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) test strips have a bitter taste for some individuals,
the intensity of which can vary. Thiourea test strips also have a bitter taste
sensation for some people. Sodium benzoate test strips have a taste which
varies from person to person and can be perceived as sweet, salty, sour or
bitter (or, in some cases, no taste at all). Control test strips are untreated paper
strips, used to provide a negative response for comparison to the taste test
strips.
Type Quantity
HU110140 A PTC 100 strips £4.10 pk
HU110145 PTC 12 x 100 strips £28.49 pk
HU110150 100 strips
HU110155 B Sodium benzoate 12 x 100 strips £4.10 pk
HU110160 Sodium benzoate 100 strips £27.91 pk
HU110165 12 x 100 strips
HU110170 C Thiourea 100 strips £4.10 pk
HU110175 Thiourea 12 x 100 strips £27.91 pk
D Control (non-impregnated) £4.10 pk
Control (non-impregnated) £14.65 pk
DENTAL HEALTH
2 T ONGUE DEPRESSORS
Wooden.
Quantity
CL04294 100 £4.01 pk
3 D ENTAL MIRRORS
Plastic disposable.
Quantity
DI05881 10 £11.39 pk
4 DISCLOSING TABLETS
Disclosing Tablets help to identify plaque (a mixture of acid producing bacteria
and sugars) on teeth by dyeing the plaque a bright colour. This indicates the
areas that need to be cleaned more thoroughly. The tablets are chewed then
spread around the teeth using the tongue.
Quantity
HU82452 10 £4.55 pk
HU160230 24 ✓ £4.99 pk
5 GIANT TEETH AND TOOTHBRUSH
A 2 x lifesized model for demonstrating dental hygiene and tooth care.
Complete with giant toothbrush. Dimensions (W x D x H) (approx.): 150 x
125 x 65mm.
MO11242 £19.15 ea
6 L ARGE TEETH £13.56 ea
A 1.5 x lifesized model, realistic shape and details.
HU92510
6 LARGE TEETH
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HUMAN BODY BIOLOGY
ALCOHOL, SMOKING & DRUGS 1 D RUNK & DANGEROUS 2 LUNG SET MODEL WITH
GLASSES WITH CASE PATHOLOGIES
1 D RUNK & DANGEROUS GLASSES WITH CASE
4 DEATH OF AN ARTERY 3 A YEAR’S WORTH OF TAR
Wearers of the Drunk and Dangerous™ glasses experience the visual distortion, 6 S MOKEY SUE SMOKES FOR 5 SMOKEY SUE
loss of perception, and lack of control that make being drunk or drink driving
so dangerous. No specific blood alcohol concentration is represented. TWO 7 C OMPACT CONTRACEPTION
8 S AFER SEX KIT KIT
HU130580 £152.48 ea 9 C ONDOM DEMONSTRATOR
2 L UNG SET MODEL WITH PATHOLOGIES
Full-size, cutaway model of a pair of lungs graphically illustrates normal
anatomy as well as the effects of COPD, cancer, and asthma. Includes base
and key card. Dimensions (H x W x D): 140 x 220 x 110mm.
HU130560 £151.46 ea
3 A YEAR’S WORTH OF TAR
A long-time favourite of tobacco educators, this graphic, sealed exhibit contains
a cigarette package and cigarette butts submerged in gooey ‘tar’. It represents
the amount of the carcinogenic liquid that smoking half a pack of cigarettes per
day for 1 year would put through a person’s lungs. Dimensions (H x W x D):
90 x 140 x 90mm.
HU130555 £70.34 ea
4 D EATH OF AN ARTERY
These handpainted, cross-sectional, 3-D models of arteries show the various
stages of plaque buildup. The interior size of each vessel diminishes, making
it easy to explain a process that can eventually result in death. Comes with
protective felt cover. Dimensions: 230 x 300mm.
HU130570 £114.75 ea
5 SMOKEY SUE
When Smokey Sue’s bulb is pumped, tar collects in the tube placed where
her “lungs” would be. The tube can be passed around for an effective lesson.
Comes with five collection tubes and carrying case. Dimensions (L x W x H):
150 x 350 x 170mm.
HU82500 £141.13 ea
6 S MOKEY SUE SMOKES FOR TWO
As pregnant Smokey Sue smokes a cigarette, tar collects around her “foetus,”
graphically showing the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. Jar and foetus
are easy to clean. Dimensions (L x W x H): 125 x 350 x 125mm.
HU82502 £172.14 ea
SEXUAL HEALTH
7 C OMPACT CONTRACEPTION KIT
A small compact kit, with a full range of contraceptive samples/placebos.
Ideal for any session on contraception. A good resource to use alongside the
Contraception Board Game and the Safer Sex Kit.
HU72585 £49.01 kit
8 S AFER SEX KIT
The Safer Sex Kit provides samples of all the barriers needed to protect against
the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Contents include: SEXplained.2 by Helen Knox, Condoms, Condom
demonstrator, Femidom, Dental Dam, Finger Cots, Information about safer sex
and preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (e.g. how to use
dental dams, femidoms and condoms).
HU72595 £49.01 kit
9 CONDOM DEMONSTRATOR
Condom Demonstrator for Safer Sex Education. Condoms are for
demonstration purposes only.
HU72600 £8.40 ea
HU92580 £2.89 pk
HU92582 Condoms, pack of 12 £29.40 pk
Condoms, pack of 144
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BIOLOGY CROSS INFECTION
1 GERM TRANSFER CREAM WASH & GLOW
2 G ERM TRANSFER GREASE UV-GERM X-INFECTION POWDER
Exceptionally bright UV contact powder, which reproduce the touch
transmission characteristics of germs. Dust sparingly and lightly onto handles,
work surfaces or clothing. Once applied this powder is invisible to the eye, and
being extremely fine, is easily transferred on contact. Also used to refill Wash
and Glow bean bags. Visible under UV light, it is virtually invisible in daylight.
COSHH safety rating: safe and non-toxic.
Colour Mass
BI120165 Blue 10 g £22.41 ea
UV GEAR
1 GERM TRANSFER CREAM
A clear cream-based dye that is invisible under ambient lighting but fluoresces
an intense colour under UV light. Available in two ‘clear to neon’ colours - Blue
or Green. This product is easily applied directly from its 8ml dispensing tub.
The cream remains tacky on application and will invisibly mark skin or clothing
etc. to simulate the spread of germs.
Colour Quantity
BI150000 Blue 8 mL £14.24 ea
BI150002 Green 8 mL £14.24 ea
2 GERM TRANSFER GREASE
This easy to use non-drying UV Grease has been specifically developed for
application to the skin or any surface indoors and out. The grease will not cure
or dry out and is ideal for germ simulation training. The moment that skin or
clothing makes contact an invisible colour mark is transferred, simulating germ
transfer. A highly visible mark is then detectable using a 365nm blacklight.
Colour Quantity
BI150006 Blue 20 mL £14.79 ea
BI150008 Green 20 mL £14.79 ea
CROSS INFECTION
All the products in this section simulate how easily germs are transferred in everyday life situations. Independent studies have
established a link between the hands of health care workers and the spread of hospital related diseases. By understanding the issues
of cross infection leads to prevention. Using the correct anti-bacterial products can make the difference in hospitals, dentist practices
and other such establishments.
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1 Rub hands palm to palm
2 Right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa
3 Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
4 Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlaced
5 Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa
6 Rotational rubbing, backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa
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