Addressing the challenges of DNA extraction from insects
5 Apr 2020
In this webinar, discover a simple protocol for extracting DNA from insects using a single tube, without ionic detergents, magnetic beads, columns or centrifugation. The method allows efficient extraction of DNA from insects while maximizing yields and minimizing waste.
About the company
MicroGEM
We believe in equipping researchers with fast, high-quality extraction capabilities so they can move quickly to analysis, results, and decisions.
- Sample preparation and extractions should be easier, safer and faster.
- The use of detergents and denaturants should be limited.
- Workflows should be done in minutes, not hours.
The heart of our company is our culture collection, a proprietary library of thousands of extremophile organisms discovered in Antarctica. The discovery of a unique, thermostable proteinase produced by one of these extremophiles led to our radical approach to enzymatic DNA and RNA extractions.
These extremophiles have inspired us to think differently about sample preparation and extracting nucleic acids. And they’re the basis of our temperature-driven approach to nucleic acid extraction.
Our name is our commitment – Microfluidics, Genes, Enzymes, and Microbials – to push the frontiers of sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction capabilities.
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MicroGEMprep GEM Universal is a widely-used, adaptable reagent ideal for rapid DNA extractions from life science samples such as blood, saliva, cell culture, and tissue (including ear punches, tails, and insect). The heat-driven extraction is done in a single-tube with no harsh chemicals or additional steps so there is no loss of DNA, enabling extractions from very low sample volume. The kit is perfect for CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing applications.
