Michael Eisen Lab:Materials:Paint Brush

A synthetic fiber paint brush is useful for embryo collection from petri-dish molasses plates, as well as for husbandry of adult flies. A size 8 or 10 (8/32" to 10/32") is ideal for embryo collection off the plates.

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