Genomic DNA (gDNA) extraction is one of the most ubiquitous procedures performed in the life sciences. gDNA contains all the genetic, chromosomal material of an organism and it encodes all the components necessary for life. The purpose of gDNA extraction is to separate this genetic material from the rest of the cell (proteins, RNA, cell membrane, etc.). Once purified, scientists can study individual genes, sequence the entire genome, modify sections of DNA, and more.
However, all of these downstream applications begin with the genomic DNA purification. Therefore, it’s important to make sure that these you are getting the highest quality DNA. That’s why we compiled a list of the best tips for gDNA purification.