MiniOne MiniLabs*
Our hands-on MiniLabs are a fun and engaging series of gel electrophoresis labs that take students from mastery of basic biotech skills through popular applications of electrophoresis in forensics, DNA fingerprinting, and human genetics, and finally to a challenging, real-world investigation of a foodborne outbreak. The entire series can be completed in a week or used throughout your curriculum to add an inquiry-based and visually engaging connection to modern biotechnology.
* Please note: GreenGel Cups should be refrigerated and protected from light. Refer to your product packaging for proper storage instructions. MiniLabs guaranteed stable for six months with proper storage.
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Biotech Skills Labs
*Equipment not included
Taking Macromolecules to Micro!
In this microscaled lab activity, students can test for starch and glucose in addition to protein, lipids and DNA, without the need for large volumes of reagents, cleaning test tubes, or boiling reagents. Finally a simple way to test for DNA! Results can be visualized on The Winston Fluorescence Reader (sold separately).
Price: $109.00
SKU: M3014
Technique: Basic Biotech Skills
DNA Extraction Toolbox
In this hands-on lab, students will explore DNA extraction and use The Winston Fluorescence Reader to see how changes in extraction reagent ratios affect how much DNA can be extracted.
Price: $64.00
SKU: M3015
Technique: Basic Biotech Skills
The Dilution Solution MiniLab
In this MiniLab, students will perform the calculations needed to make dilute solutions from stock solutions, determine their dilution factors, and do both direct and serial dilutions. Results can be visualized on The Winston Fluorescence Reader (sold separately).
Price: $49.00
SKU: M3013
Technique: Basic Biotech Skills
Let it Glow™ Bacterial Transformation MiniLab
In this hands-on bacterial transformation MiniLab, students use a heat shock transformation to introduce plasmid DNA into a safe strain of E. coli then observe constitutive expression of ampicillin resistance and induced expression of eGFP.
Introductory Price: $174.00
SKU: M6300
Technique: Basic Biotech Skills
Pipetting Labs
Pipetting Practice and Dilution Solution Advanced Kit
Teach students about different variable volume pipettes commonly used in the lab, along with the skills to load a gel. Students learn to calculate different concentrations and understand the differences between a direct and serial dilution while learning how fluorescence detection works.
Price: $2799.00
SKU: M3013ADV
Technique: Pipetting, Dilutions, Early Biotech Skills
Pipetting Practice and Dilution Solution Introductory Kit
The equipment and lab materials included in this kit allow students to learn how to use a variable volume pipette and load a gel, as well as calculate different concentrations and understand the differences between a direct and serial dilution.
Price: $1299.00
SKU: M3013INTRO
Technique: Pipetting, Dilutions, Early Biotech Skills
Pipetting and Gel Loading Practice Starter Kit
In this kit, students will use colored dyes, a calibrated target sheet, and agar discs to learn how to read the dial of a pipette, dial it to the correct volume, and develop the mechanics to dispense.
Price: $739.00
SKU: M3002KIT
Technique: Pipetting, Early Biotech Skills
Pipette Pointillism Jr. (M3017JR)
Science and art go hand in hand with this hands-on STEAM activity for elementary and middle school students that develops pipetting skills while also engaging the artistic side.
Price: $54.00
SKU: M3017JR
Technique: Pipietting, Early Biotech Skills
Pipette Pointillism (M3017)
Science and art go hand in hand with this hands-on STEAM activity that develops pipetting skills while also engaging the student’s artistic side.
Price: $54.00
SKU: M3017
Technique: Pipietting, Early Biotech Skills
Pipette Practice Art Activity
Students learn to dispense various volumes of liquids using a micropipette while tapping into their creative sides.
Price: FREE!
Techniques: Pipetting, Early Biotech Skills
Gel Loading Practice Kit
Master loading, handling, and dispensing liquids with micropipettes – essential skills in any biotech lab.
Price: $59.00
SKU: M3002
Techniques: Pipetting, Early Biotech Skills
The Fungus Among Us: Valley Fever MiniLab
Students learn about the role of fungi in nature, as well as signs, symptoms, and genetic predisposition to Valley Fever. Then use gel electrophoresis to test samples and identify fungus hot spots.
Price: $144.00
SKU: M3020
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Molecular Ladder to Freedom – DNA Exoneration MiniLab
Use DNA testing to support claims of innocence in this hands-on lab for high school and university-level biology and forensic science students. Explore evidence types and factors leading to wrongful convictions.
Price: $134.00
SKU: M3018TAE
Technique: Electrophoresis
Urine Trouble! MiniLab
Someone has been horsing around with samples at the track! Students learn about phylogeny and electrophoresis with this fun, hands-on activity that can be completed in a class period.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3021
Technique: Electrophoresis
Molecular Masterpieces: Crafting Genetics with CRISPR MiniLab
Students simulate CRISPR-Cas9 action and DNA repair mechanisms to edit genomes using a paper model, then perform gel electrophoresis to demonstrate evidence of gene editing.
Price: $144.00
SKU: M3019
Technique: Electrophoresis
Determining the Genetics of a Ca$h Cow MiniLab
In this real-world selective breeding lab, students use gel electrophoresis to determine which bull and cows a farmer should purchase to receive the highest return on investment.
Price: $74.00
SKU: M3011
Technique: Electrophoresis
What’s in the Trunk? An Elephant Ivory Expedition MiniLab
Using electrophoresis and an elephant database, students analyze and look up DNA profiles from confiscated ivory tusks to identify where the elephant tusk poaching is happening.
Price: $134.00
SKU: M3016TAE
Technique: Electrophoresis
Sickle Cell MiniLab
This MiniLab allows students to perform gel electrophoresis and analyze the results to determine whether various members of one family have sickle cell disease, are carriers, or are unaffected.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3050
Techniques: Electrophoresis
BRCA Chronicles: Breast Cancer Genetics MiniLab
Students explore the world of breast cancer markers, investigating both the scientific and bioethical considerations associated with genetic testing. They will perform gel electrophoresis and analyze the fragment sizes by graphing out a standard curve.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3054
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Hypercholesterolemia MiniLab
Students will help a family where one of the youngest members is experiencing some symptoms of concern by doing a genetic screen for familial hypercholesterolemia.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3051
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Colorful Dye Electrophoresis MiniLab
Introduce students to the basics of electricity and macromolecules with this fun, colorful electrophoresis lab.
Price: $74.00
SKU: M3007
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Hunting the Inheritance of Huntington’s Disease MiniLab
Students construct a pedigree and determine the probability of fraternal twins inheriting Huntington’s disease using Mendelian genetics, and confirm using gel electrophoresis.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3010
Technique: Electrophoresis
Candy Color Electrophoresis MiniLab
This fun candy lab helps introduce students in grades 4 – 10 to concepts like gel electrophoresis, electricity, and macromolecules. Includes enough materials for 10 student groups.
Price: $74.00
SKU: M3009
Technique: Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis 101 MiniLab
Teach the fundamentals of DNA separation with this practical and accessible MiniLab.
Price: $54.00
SKU: M3001
Technique: Electrophoresis
DNA Fingerprinting MiniLab
Which whale is Luna’s father? DNA fingerprinting tells the tale.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M3004
Technique: Electrophoresis
PTC Genetics MiniLab
Teach genetics, heredity, and human biology with this entertaining and engaging MiniLab.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M3003
Technique: Electrophoresis
Foodborne Outbreak Investigation MiniLab
An inquiry-based lab incorporating hypothesis testing, experimental design, and data analysis. This AP Biology level lab is designed to be equivalent to a college level lab.
Price: $144.00
SKU: M3006
Technique: Electrophoresis
CSI Forensics MiniLab
Develop an understanding of forensic science and gel electrophoresis while investigating the mystery of who killed Dr. Ward.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M3005
Technique: Electrophoresis
NGSS-Aligned Color Dyes and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab
Introduce middle-school students to separation science with this comprehensive, 5E inquiry, NGSS-aligned Color Dye and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab.
Price: $249.00
SKU: M3008
Technique: Electrophoresis
Restriction Digest Basics MiniLab
Use electrophoresis to separate DNA samples pre-digested with restriction enzymes and determine the sizes of the resulting DNA fragments.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M6050
Techniques: Electrophoresis
PTC Inheritance and Graphical Analysis MiniLab
This Mendelian inheritance lab helps teach concepts of inheritance, genetics, physiology, and fragment size analysis using standard curves.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3012
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Analyzing a Crime Scene with DNA Reagent Pack
This reagent pack allows biomedical science students to pour, load, and run a gel, watch DNA separate in real time, and then analyze the results to determine from who the blood at the crime scene came.
*Note: this is a supplemental product includes reagents and activity protocols for programs with existing biomed curricula, or teachers looking to create their own storylines for hands-on labs.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3053
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Electrophoresis and PCR Labs
*MiniOne Electrophoresis System and PCR System or comparable set ups required to run these labs
Who Has The Flu? Tracing Transmission with ELISA and PCR MiniLab
This hands-on influenza lab kit introduces students to clinical diagnostics and the science of immunology through PCR amplification of DNA and ELISA antibody tests.
Price: $159.00
SKU: M6030
Techniques: Electrophoresis, PCR
PCR 101 and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab
Learn the fundamentals of PCR with the PCR 101 and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab.
Price: $104-169.00
SKU: Various kit options available
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
PCR Cycle Number Analysis MiniLab
Model exponential growth using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and visualize with electrophoresis.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M6005
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
A Taste of Genetics MiniLab
In this genetics lab, students extract and amplify their own DNA, then determine their genotype for the PTC tasting trait using PCR and a restriction digest assay.
Price: $119-189.00
SKU: Various kit options available
Techniques: Electrophoresis | PCR
Single User Reagent Sets
***Pre-aliquoted for individual workstations, these single user reagent sets are ideal for the busy classroom or in a distance learning environment.
PTC Inheritance and Graphical Analysis
Using this Single User Reagent Set, 5 individual students or student groups determine the fragment sizes of DNA separated by electrophoresis by learning how to set up a standard curve to calculate the sizes of unknowns.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3012-5SU
Techniques: Electrophoresis
AP Bio Fundamentals
Explain biological phenomena at a molecular level. The AP Bio Fundamentals Single User Reagent Set includes 4 activities that examine both Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance to compare and contrast different types of inheritance.
Price: $99.00
SKU: M3084
Techniques: Electrophoresis
AP Bio Fundamentals Expanded
Explain biological phenomena at a molecular level. The AP Bio Fundamentals Expanded Single User Reagent Set is about solving genetic puzzles, with 5 activities that examine both Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance to compare and contrast different types of inheritance.
Price: $119.00
SKU: M3085
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Genetics Starter
The Genetics Starter Single User Reagent Set starts with a lesson in basic pipetting and loading an agar disc, then moves into inheritance with labs that illustrate paternity and Mendelian genetics at work.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M3082
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Forensics Mysteries
This forensics starter set gives students the opportunity to use DNA as evidence in forensic mysteries. Pre-aliquoted for individual workstations, these single user reagent sets are ideal for the busy classroom or in a distance learning environment.
Price: $84.00
SKU: M3083
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Exploring Electrophoresis
Introduce your students to molecular biology with the Exploring Electrophoresis Single User Reagent Set. Each single user reagent kit includes enough materials for a single work station to complete 3 activities teaching how to pipette and how electrophoresis works.
Price: $89.00
SKU: M3081
Techniques: Electrophoresis
Colorful Electrophoresis
Using color dyes as electrophoresis samples helps students connect their prior knowledge about colors and mixtures of colors to separating colors using electrophoresis. This single user set of reagents includes the materials to teach how to pipette and how electrophoresis works with 2 color dye labs.
Price: $79.00
SKU: M3080
Techniques: Electrophoresis