Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Fingerprinting Explained

Gel Electrophoresis, sometimes called "DNA Fingerprinting", separates molecules using size and charge. It is a common method of analysis in biology and biotechnology. Combined with DNA ladders and restriction enzymes, we can quickly and cheaply analyze and compare DNA samples.

0:00-0:23 Introduction
0:23-0:55 What is Gel Electrophoresis?
0:55-1:52 Gel Electrophoresis: A Molecular Obstacle Course
1:53-2:05 Steps of Gel Electrophoresis Overview
2:06-2:41 Pouring the Gel
2:42-3:04 Preparing the Samples
3:05-3:46 Loading the Gel
3:47-4:38 Running the Gel
4:39-5:13 Staining the Gel
5:13-5:47 Interpreting the Gel
5:48-6:29 DNA Ladder
6:30-8:27 Restriction Enzymes
8:27-8:57 Enzyme Star Activity
8:58-9:34 Applications of Gel Electrophoresis
9:35-11:49 King Tut and DNA Analysis

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[curiouspotato]

This is the simplest explanation of gel electrophoresis!!
I loved it !! Just keep bringing up good topics like this❤️:)

[EmilyVivanco]

Nunca escribo en los videos, pero este video en serio me resumió cuatro clases de electroforesis en diez minutos. Muchas gracias ❤

[greencup]

thank you! this video was a wonderful and easy to understand explanation. :)