Excellent Quality and Consistency

Northwestern University
Molecular Biosciences
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Company:

US Biological

Product Name:

Bacteriological Agar

Catalog Number:

A0930

We study meiotic spindle formation and dynamics in C. elegans. It is important to have consistent, high quality agar for growth of the nematode. We have been extremely satisfied with all reagents received from US Biological. The quality and price of the reagents sold by US Biological are excellent.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Growth and maintenance of C. elegans

Starting Material

NA

Protocol Overview

We use the bacteriological agar in our plate pouring protocol. The agar, along with sodium chloride and bacteriological peptide, are weighed out and added to an appropriate amount of sterile distilled water. The agar mixture is then autoclaved, cooled, and poured into 6cm plates.

Tips

This reagent is pretty straight forward in its use.

Results Summary

We have experienced consistent, quality plates with use of reagents from US Biological.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

We receive great, high-quality reagents from US Biological.

The Bad

We haven't experienced any issues with chemicals/reagents so far.

The Bottom Line

If you would like a high quality reagent with a great price, go to US Biological.

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