New DNA stain

[Paul N Hengen]

 In article <kgweinst-1611941003130001 at 192.207.234.67> kgweinst at tigr.org
 (Keith G. Weinstock) writes:

> My July 1994 price list shows SYBR Green I (Catalogue Number S-7567, 1 ml
> in DMSO) for $195 and SYBR Green II (Catalogue Number S-7568, 1 ml in
> DMSO) for $195). The manufacturer recommends a 1:5000 or 1:10000 dilution
> for staining. In addition, you will need to purchase a green photographic
> filter Catalogue Number S-7569, $29) to photo the gels.

Don't waste your money on the overpriced filter from Molecular Probes.
This is nothing more than a Kodak Wratten Gelatin filter No. 15 yellow
(catalog number 149 6648) that you can get for $6.95 US from your local
camera shop. 

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