Find educational resources to further your knowledge on bacterial transformation including the basics, workflow, considerations, competent cell selection by applications, and troubleshooting. These topics cover lab tips and trending applications that benefit novice researchers and seasoned scientists.
Bacterial transformation basics
Learn about the history and basics of bacterial transformation.
Bacterial transformation workflow
Review the main steps of bacterial transformation workflow.
Bacterial cell growth
Understand the dynamics of cell growth and learn to calculate transformation efficiency.
Key considerations in choosing competent cells
Find important considerations in choosing competent cells.
Competent cell selection by applications
Discover how to select competent cells suitable for your applications.
Bacterial growth media
Explore the various bacterial growth media designed to support the growth of recombinant clones.
Genotypes and genetic markers of competent cells
View the genotypes of Invitrogen competent cells and descriptions of their genetic markers.
Cloned gene verification
Learn about five screening methods to verify your gene of interest was successfully cloned.
Transformation troubleshooting guide
Find troubleshooting tips for common issues in bacterial transformation.
Featured videos for bacterial transformation
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Short articles and digital handbook for cloning applications
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