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Really cool stuff.

Of course, you need to get the sequence after you've got your amplified DNA. That involves performing electrophoresis or using a more modern DNA sequencer machine.

Questions:

Do people still work with gels and electrophoresis anymore? That seems like a barrier for a DIY shop. Not only does it involve a lot of equipment, but the interpretation of results seems like it would be hard.

Is it possible to send out the amplified DNA and get it sequenced by a service? I know that sequencing costs have gone down drastically with new technology, perhaps the DIYer can benefit from that?



Yes, DNA sequencing is about $5 to $10 a sample. Just send in your DNA!

Electrophoresis is nice and fast relative to sending in your sample, but currently much more complicated than dropping a tube of DNA in the mail.

Tito




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