The ZymoBIOMICS DNA Kits are microbial DNA purification kits designed for purifying DNA from a variety of sample inputs that is immediately ready for microbiome or metagenome analyses. The ZymoBIOMICS lysis system eliminates bias associated with unequal lysis efficiencies of different organisms (e.g. Gram-negative/positive bacteria, fungus, protozoans, and algae) making it ideal for microbial community profiling. Uniform mechanical lysis of all microbes is achieved by bead beating with the innovative ultra-high density BashingBeads. This kit is equipped with our OneStep PCR Inhibitor removal technology, enabling PCR amplification from DNA derived from inhibitor-rich environmental samples. Purified DNA is ideal for all downstream applications including PCR, arrays, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and shotgun sequencing. DNA Size is 15-20 kb.

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Applicable For	All sensitive downstream applications such as qPCR and Next-Generation Sequencing.
Elution Volume	≥ 50 µl DNA Elution Buffer or DNase free water
Equipment	Microcentrifuge, vortex/Disruptor Genie, high speed cell disruptor (recommended).
Processing Volume	Fecal ≤200 mg, Soil ≤ 250 mg, Cells ≤ 100 mg (Approximately equal to 2×109 bacterial, 2×108 yeast, or 2×107 mammalian cells)
Purity	High quality, inhibitor-free DNA. Typical A260/A280 ≥1.8
Sample Source	Bacterial, fungal, protozoan, algae, viral, mitochondrial, and host DNA is efficiently isolated from feces, soil, fungal/bacterial cells, biofilms, and water.
Sample Storage	Eluted DNA should be stored at ≤ -20°C.
Size Range	Typically 15-20 kb post-bead beating. For optimal DNA integrity, collect samples in DNA/RNA Shield.
Type	Total DNA
Yield	Up to 25 µg total DNA can be eluted into ≥50 µl