Other Analytical Core Instruments

Measurement Tools

• pH Meter: pH range of 0 to 14
• Conductivity Meter: 0µS to 500ms
• Shimadzu Analytical Balance: Weighing capacity up to 82 g
• Shimadzu Electronic Balance : Weighing capacity up to 300 g

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

• Biometra T3000 Thermocycler: three PCR protocols can be run at the same time
• DNA Gel  Electrophoresis
• Gel cutting station: equipped with a UV lamp to view DNA and/or extract it from an agarose gel
• Gel documentation: G:Box ichemiXR for documentation of chemiluminescence western blots, protein, RNA and DNA gels
• Sonicator Ultrasonic Processor: Ultrasonic processing of cells or materials, with microtips for low volume samples
• Homogenizer: IKA T 25 digital ULTRA-TURRAX for tissue grinding and/or homogenization of cells
• Innova 44/44R Stackable Incubator Shakers: Three large orbital shakers with adjustable speeds from 25-300 rpm and temperatures from 4°C – 80 °C
• Sorvall Legend RT+: Temperature-controlled centrifuge with swinging bucket rotor, max 4000 rpm (2000-3000 g). Accessories for 15 and 50 ml tubes, multiwell plates
• Sorvall RC 6 plus: High Speed Centrifuge. max speed 20,000 rpm
• Sorvall Legend Micro17R: Temperature-Controlled Centrifuge
• Milli Q water purification system: two grades of water: buffer grade and nuclease-free molecular biology grade
• Fume Hood
• Precision Low Temperature Incubator: For temperature control from -10°C - 60°C
• Water bath: Digital 5L/10L control temperatures range from ambient to 100°C. For heat-shock and other applications
• Cold Room
• Vortex, Hot-plates, stir-plates, rotators