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Edvotek™ Tick Talk: Tick-Borne Disease Diagnostics
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Description

In Tick Talk, students work to identify several tick species using macroscopic characteristics. Once the species is identified, students will extract DNA from the simulated tick species. Finally, a PCR analysis determines what tick-borne diseases are present in this particular tick population.

  • Explore the characteristics of various tick species
  • Extract DNA from simulated tick samples
  • Use PCR to amplify pathogenic DNA within a species
  • Compare PCR band patterns to identify tick borne disease present in a geographic region
  • Group size: For 24 reactions, or 6 groups of 4 students
  • Kit includes: Instructions, PCR EdvoBeads™ PLUS, Universal DNA Buffer, TE Buffer, LyphoPrimer™ Mix, LyphoControl™ Tick DNA Templates, EdvoQuick™ DNA Ladder, SYBR™ Safe DNA Stain, Ultra-Spec Agarose™, 50x Electrophoresis Buffer, 0.2 mL PCR Tubes, Plastic Micropestles, Screw-Top Tubes, Snap-Top Microcentrifuge Tubes, Simulated Ticks
  • All you need: DNA Electrophoresis Apparatus and Power Supply, Thermal Cycler, Micropipettes: 5-50 μl, UV or Blue Light Transilluminator, Microcentrifuge, Microwave or Hot plate, bleach solution, ice buckets and ice, distilled or deionized water, hot gloves, disposable lab gloves, 250 mL flasks or beakers, pipet pump
  • Storage: Some Components Require Freezer Storage Upon Receipt

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Grade Level High School, Higher Ed
Class Size 6 Lab Groups
Product Type DNA Extraction and Isolation Kit
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