Bento Lab Manual

Learn how to use your all-in-one PCR workstation with confidence.

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Advice for Bento Lab users

Tips and Tricks for making the most out of your Bento Lab.

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Lab@Home Vlog

Weekly video series of DNA analysis on a kitchen table.

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Biotech 101 Kit Guides

Simple hands-on lessons for learning the entire PCR workflow by yourself.

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DNA Barcoding

Identify species with standardised methods used globally.

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Bird Sexing

Find out if your birds are male or female.

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Thoughts, Notes, and Ideas

A collection of notes we are working on or thinking about.

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Methods.

Step-by-step protocols.

Gel Electrophoresis

Use gel electrophoresis to visualise your PCR results.

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DNA Extraction from Tissue

Extract a DNA sample from meat tissue.

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DNA Extraction from Saliva

Extract a DNA sample from saliva.

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Bento Lab Upgrades,
featured by Oxford Nanopore

Bento Lab Software and Hardware upgrades, being featured by Oxford Nanopore, and an inspirational videos for educators.

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Bento Lab+ONT for clinical diagnoses, DNA Barcoding for Educators, and casting gels in the field

Recent highlights for PCR enthusiasts: Bento Lab+ONT for clinical diagnoses in resource-limited scenarios, ideas for educators covering DNA barcoding, and electrophoresis field tips

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DNA Barcoding on a Boat, Genomics for Educators – Free Course, and “Dust” Metabarcoding

DNA barcoding on a dive boat, a free Genomics for Educators online course, and a closer look at “Dust” Metabarcoding.

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