So we recently had two problems with a common solution: #1, we hadn’t had a lab social function in awhile #2, we wanted to try using the MinION sequencer in a “field” setting, but weren’t quite ready to try it without electricity on hand. The obvious solution, have the entire lab over to my house …
So – I keep getting asked about this. I am looking for how people are doing DNA extractions from 1000s of samples. Some questions 1. What are the cheapest service providers out there for doing DNA extractions from 1000s of samples? 2. What would be the best way to do this oneself? That is, if you were …
So – we have been having a running discussion with people in my lab about one key issue in microbiome studies – how does one store samples prior to doing DNA extractions and does it matter? As background for those who do not do this kind of work – the general principle behind DNA based …