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* If extractions keep failing, lets look at some extraction kits. [http://www.promega.com/products/dna-and-rna-purification/genomic-dna-purification-kits/wizard-genomic-dna-purification-kit/ This one] recommended by Tom is ∼£100 for 100 reactions or ∼£250 for 500 extractions. | * If extractions keep failing, lets look at some extraction kits. [http://www.promega.com/products/dna-and-rna-purification/genomic-dna-purification-kits/wizard-genomic-dna-purification-kit/ This one] recommended by Tom is ∼£100 for 100 reactions or ∼£250 for 500 extractions. | ||
* A more consistent and effective way of crushing/homogenising small amounts of tissue for DNA extraction. Blenders are good but not for small quantities. Pestles are ok, but not great. One idea is to make a small pestle by melting a pipette tip then using a PCR tube as a mortar. Some labs use liquid nitrogen or a sonicator. | * A more consistent and effective way of crushing/homogenising small amounts of tissue for DNA extraction. Blenders are good but not for small quantities. Pestles are ok, but not great. One idea is to make a small pestle by melting a pipette tip then using a PCR tube as a mortar. Some labs use liquid nitrogen or a sonicator. | ||
* Spectrophotometer for measuring DNA concentration | * Spectrophotometer for measuring DNA concentration. | ||
* Better imaging system | * Better imaging system | ||
