Biohacking Wishlist
Coomassie brilliant blue
We currently need "Coomassie Brilliant Blue 1" to be able to perform Bradform protein assays
"The Bradford protein assay is a spectroscopic analytical procedure used to measure the concentration of protein in a solution. It is subjective, i.e., dependent on the amino acid composition of the measured protein. The Bradford protein assay was developed by Marion M. Bradford." wikipedia
- Lyophilized bovine plasma gamma globulin
- Coomassie Brilliant Blue 1
- 0.15 M NaCl
- Spectrophotometer and tubes
- Micropipettes
http://www.nbsbio.co.uk/cb0037-25g
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coomassie_Brilliant_Blue
Service manual for a Unicam Helios Beta Spectrophotometer
We received a donated spectrophotometer which is currently not working. would like to do a repair and the service manual would be helpful;
The part number for the Helios Alpha, Beta, Gamma and UV1 Service Manual is 9499 235 06011
Foot pedal operated lab waste bin
In order to improve the general hygiene and to minimise the risk of loss of containment of GMO, it is recommended to use Hands free laboratory rubbish bins, (the ones that are operated with a foot pedal)
New they are quite expensive, but I am sure we can find one on ebay, or to repair etc;
http://www.medisave.co.uk/clinical-waste-hands-free-bin-50-litre-yellow-lid-p-7466.html
http://www.wybone.co.uk/clinical-waste-bins/sackholders/
http://officebins.co.uk/pedal-medical-bins/open-body-hands-free-no-wheels-20-litre
Agarose
molecular biologists get through this stuff like there is no tomorrow. It's for making gels and stuff. It's also not that cheap...
SKU: NBS-AG500 £171.00
http://www.nbsbio.co.uk/nbs-ag500
500g 149.00 €
http://www.melford.co.uk/index.php?t=details&sid=\&&id=104
Lab consumables
large gloves
disposable pipettes
Sterile petri dishes
Gas can for bunsen burner
