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Method 2:
 
Method 2:
  
- 'Homogenize' with a pestle in 5% chelex solution for 1 min   
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* 'Homogenize' with a pestle in 5% chelex solution for 1 min   
- Vortex for 10s then boil for 5 mins, then vortex again for 10s   
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* Vortex for 10s then boil for 5 mins, then vortex again for 10s   
- Centrifuge for 1 min - recover supernatant and use as template
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* Centrifuge for 1 min - recover supernatant and use as template
 
 
Using the PCR machine:
 
 
 
For soak: (
 
 
 
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For PCR:
 
 
 
*File 4 enter
 
*Step
 
*temp
 
*time
 
*temp a
 
*time
 
*time e
 
*Segment 4 - 0 C for 0 seconds
 
*Cycle count
 
*Link to stored file - 20 C (to keep
 

Revision as of 21:01, 17 July 2012

We are using primers for plants to test and refine our DNA extraction / PCR technique. First project is to test for peas. Inspiration in this paper.


First extraction and PCR - 17/7/12

We used two methods of extraction. Method 1:

  • Blend peas with salt and detergent
  • Incubate for 15 mins at 60 C (optional step not taken)
  • Filter and centrifuge - recover supernatant
  • Add proteinease K (0.8 ul - incubate for 1 hr at 50C then 94 C for 10 mins (inactivation of proteinase K)
  • Precipitate with rubbing alcohol and meat tenderiser as an enzyme
  • Centrifuge and remove supernatant to leave pellet

Method 2:

  • 'Homogenize' with a pestle in 5% chelex solution for 1 min
  • Vortex for 10s then boil for 5 mins, then vortex again for 10s
  • Centrifuge for 1 min - recover supernatant and use as template