methylene blue in the DNA sample

[Gita Bangera]

Hello,

 

Has anyone tried adding methylene blue to their DNA sample before
running it on the gel? Since methylene blue stains DNA, I am wondering
if that would work.  I am not interested in cutting out the bands from
this gel or using the DNA in any way. I just want my students to be able
to visualize the DNA on the gel and I really don't want to have to deal
with EtBr. 

 

Thank you for your time.

 

Gita

 

Gita Bangera Ph.D.

Instructor, Life Sciences (Biology)

Bellevue Community College

Tel: 425-564-4031

Fax: 425-564-4125