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==Prepare Gel (BioRad Gel Rig)==
==Prepare Gel (BioRad Gel Rig)==
#Place plastic mold in holder and turn handle to tighten
#Place plastic mold securely in holder
#Put 15 or 8 well comb in mold as appropriate
#Put well comb in mold  
#Weight out 0.3g agarose and add 30 mL of TAE
#Weight out 1.0g agarose and add 100 mL of TAE (1% solution) then return TAE to shelf
#Microwave 40s until dissolved  
#Microwave 90s until dissolved  
#Add 1 uL ethidium bromide
#Add 2 uL Gel Red. Swirl to mix and eliminate sediments
#Pour into mold
#Pour into mold
#Place gel in cold room if in a hurry
#Place gel in cold room if in a hurry
#After loading, run gel at 100V and dispose in ethidium bromid waste
#After loading, run gel at 100V