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What is the cheapest DNA stain?

Posted December 2, 2021


Answer

Ethidium bromide is the cheapest and also the most efficient DNA stain and is popularly used for visualizing DNA in agarose gel electrophoresis experiments. The other alternatives vary in sensitivity and price.

Additional resources

DNA Electrophoresis Using Thiazole Orange Instead of Ethidium Bromide or Alternative Dyes

Gelite™ Safe DNA Gel Stain *10,000X DMSO Solution*