Edvotek® Follow That Flush: Using Biotechnology To Stop Outbreaks

Is this water safe to drink?

• Simulate real-world disease surveillance Use biotech tools to identify pathogens in simulated water samples. How wastewater testing gives early warnings of outbreaks and informs public health responses Available with SYBR™ Safe or FlashBlue™ stains

In this experiment, students use electrophoresis to test simulated water samples for bacteria and viruses. By learning how wastewater monitoring works, students see how biotechnology helps protect public health.

Ordering information: You need: DNA Electrophoresis apparatus, micropipettes: 5 - 50 µl (optional), blue light transilluminator, and microwave or hot plate.

Delivery information: Includes instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip DNA samples, UltraSpec-Agarose, Electrophoresis buffer (50×), practice gel loading solution, SYBR™ Safe or FlashBlue™ DNA stain.