intensifying screens

[H. ROYCHOWDHURY]

On Wed, 26 Jun 1996, Stephanie Tucker wrote:

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> The intensifying screens are activated when exposed to -70C 
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Oh!???

You DO NOT need two of them, just put one on one side of 
> the gel, and a piece of film on the other side.  This procedure can be 
> substituted for merely developing 32P gels at room temp., with no 
> intensifying screen.  This may suffice if you have a screaming hot gel.  
> INtensifying screens are good if you are looking for something barely 
> there, or if you are using 35S.  Just remember, take the saran wrap OFF 
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Interesting! You suggest that the Saran wrap be removed before exposing 
35S gels, yet advise using an intensifier screen for it? 


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