Build on Q-riosity: Your DNA & RNA questions answered
What’s in this episode
Misbehaving RNA
Low yields? Poor quality? Too many RNAses? We answer your top questions on RNA purifications and, along the way, explain the science behind kits that increase your yields and quality. So, if you have a question about your RNA isolations, bring it with. Nothing’s off limits. We’ll answer it live, and if we don’t get to it, we’ll send you a response in no time.
PCR: Build on solid foundations
Funny PCR (and not in a “ha ha” way)? It might not be the primers. We answer one of the most-asked questions about DNA isolation and PCR. And the answer has nothing to do with the reaction. Find out what impurities left over from your isolations could be blocking PCR. Strong PCR results depend on the right sample prep.
The top plasmid problem (solved)
Getting more plasmid from your preps might be easier than you think. We solve the preeminent predicament of plasmid prep and show you how get purer plasmid in less time.
We Are Live In
Date: November 20, 2025
Session 1: 10 a.m. CEST / 4 p.m. SGT
Session 2: 5 p.m. CEST / 11 a.m. EDT / 8 a.m. PDT
Duration: ~23 minutes
Misbehaving RNA, mystifying PCR, plasmid problems?
We get questions all the time, and now, we’re answering your most-asked live. So, solve your hairy lab situations before they even exist. Questions of your own? Bring them with. No question is too big (or too small). We’ll answer live, and if it’s not featured in the episode, we’ll send you the solution in a flash. Join us on November 20 to meet our technical service scientists, see the science driving your research and get the answers you’ve been looking for.
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