Troubleshooting Gel Electrophoresis

Today we will explore the use of gel electrophoresis: Troubleshooting tips. In this comprehensive guide we will learn what exactly is gel electrophoresis and how does it work. As well as how to tackle common issues like the Smiling Effect, smearing, poor resolution and invisible bands. We will dive into each issue and practical troubleshooting techniques to ensure accurate results and optimize your gel electrophoresis experiments!
 
Introduction 0:00
Theft of the Diamond 0:18
Overview of Gel Electrophoresis 1:19
Step 1-Prepare the Gel 1:43
Step 2- Pour the Gel 2:28
Step 3-Load DNA Samples 2:45
Step 4- Visualize the DNA 3:40
Smiling Effect 4:15
Smearing 4:52
Poor resolution 5:33
Invisible Bands 6:20
Ending Remarks 6:32


This video was made by McMaster University students Manasi Parthasarathy, Janice Li, Brenda Tran, and Deepikaa Jeevananthan in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.