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Specifications
- Description:miniPCR® agricultural monitoring lab
- No. of Lab Groups:8
- Cat. no.:470351-990
Specifications
About this item
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been traced to one farm and neighbors are concerned.
- Techniques: Micropipetting, PCR, gel electrophoresis
- Topics: Microbiology, infectious disease, antibiotic resistance, natural selection, environmental science, biotechnology
- Time required: Can be completed in two 45-minute class periods or one 90-minute class period
- Level: General high school through college
This lab (formerly known as 'miniPCR® Antibiotic Resistance Lab: Monitoring resistant organisms in the environment') presents a fictional case study of a very real problem. Epidemiologists have traced an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to one farm. Students will use PCR to determine if the antibiotic-resistant bacteria have spread to neighboring areas. This case study introduces students to how molecular analyses can serve as a tool in environmental monitoring and surveillance. Produced in collaboration with PARE – The Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistance in the Environment project at Tufts University. No harmful samples are used in this lab.
Reagents and consumables supplied by user:
- Agarose (electrophoresis grade)
- DNA stain (e.g., GelGreen™)
- Gel electrophoresis buffer (e.g., 1X TBE)
- Distilled or deionized H₂O (to dilute buffer concentrate – not included in Lab Companion Kit)
- Microtubes
- PCR tubes
Required equipment:
- Micropipettes and tips
- Thermal cycler
- Gel electrophoresis and visualization system
Storage notes:
- Reagents require freezer storage
- Reagents are stable for 12 months when stored in the freezer