Close up of a solidified agarose gel undergoing UV illumination. Ethidium-bromide-stained DNA appears on the gel as orange, glowing bars.

Ethidium Bromide: Swap or Not

By Helio Regalado Benites - May 26, 2021
Officially classified as a mutagen, Ethidium Bromide’s place as a DNA stain in the lab has been a topic of heavy discussion. Working with Ethidium Bromide not only poses a risk to the researcher but also produces hazardous waste that requires special disposal. Find out if you can swap out Ethidium bromide in your lab!

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