TRANSFER OF PLASMIDS INTO BACTERIA

[Ian A. York]

In article <leach-0303951105040001 at med-pharm16.bu.edu> leach at bu.edu (Martin D. Leach) writes:
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>Obtain some sub cloning efficiency DH5alpha cells (e.g. Gibco BRL)
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>then transfer to 42C for 45sec then replace on ice for 2mins

	Or, if you read the instructions, try 37oC . . . 

	If you're really paranoid, order BRL's (EXPENSIVE) library or 
(even more expensive) maximum efficiency competent E coli.  Other 
companies e.g. Invitrogen also sell competent bugs (just to show I have 
no affiliation with anyone).  -And go with the manufacturer's directions 
for each variety.

	Otherwise I agree completely with Martin here.  
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Ian York   (york at mbcrr.harvard.edu)
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