Edvotek® Silent Signals: Tracking Disease Through PCRWastewater Testing

Water quality and public safety.

• Analyze simulated water samples to investigate wastewater surveillance Ilustrates how wastewater testing provides early detection of outbreaks and public health decisions

In this experiment, students will use PCRand electrophoresis to analyze simulated water samples for the presence of bacteria and viruses. By exploring how wastewater monitoring works, students will gain insight into how biotechnology plays a vital role in protecting public health.

Ordering information: You need: DNA Electrophoresis, Thermal Cycler, Micropipettes: 5 to 50 µl, Blue Light Transilluminator, White Light Box (optional - use if staining with FlashBlue™), microcentrifuge, and microwave or hot plate.

Delivery information: Includes instructions, PCREdvoBeads, LyphoPrimer mix, EdvoQuick DNA Ladder, DNA Templates, TE buffer, UltraSpec-Agarose, electrophoresis buffer (50×), SYBR™ Safe stain, FlashBlue™ DNA stain, microcentrifuge tubes and PCR tubes.