Making gel electrophoresis more accessible for the visually impaired
The precise task of loading samples into wells for gel electrophoresis has been made simpler and more accessible for researchers with low visual acuity. Loading samples into a polyacrylamide gel for electrophoresis is a quotidian task for many lab-based researchers. It is also a pain in the neck. Tiny wells are separated by delicate merlons in the crenelations at the top of the gel – merlons that are far too easily destroyed by a careless pipette tip. The slightest misplacement or involuntary jerk at the wrong moment can lead to a tear in the gel, rendering it useless. To make...
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