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The first piece of this PCR machine that we changed was the power supply source. We decided to make it smaller and more compact. A smaller power source 1), makes the entire machine lighter and adds mobility and 2), greatly reduces the chance of the power source overheating and causing the machine to melt or catch fire. As a result of making the power source smaller, we had to change the design of one of the side panels. | |||
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OUR TEAMLAB 2 WRITE-UPThermal Cycler EngineeringOur re-design is based upon the Open PCR system originally designed by Josh Perfetto and Tito Jankowski.
Key Features
Instructions
ProtocolsMaterials
1. You will need a PCR machine and computer. 2. Download the PCR software onto the computer. 3.Thaw the GoTaq Colorless Master Mix at room temperature. Vortex the Master Mix, then spin it briefly in a microcentrifuge to collect the material at the bottom of the tube.
5. If using a cycler without a heated lid, overlay the reaction mix with 1-2 drops of mineral oil to prevent evaporation during thermal cycling. Centrifuge the reaction mix in a microcentrifuge for 5 seconds. 6. Place the reactions in a thermal cycler that has been preheated to 95 degrees Celsius. Perform PCR. What Occurs In the PCR Machine 2. Annealing: perform the reaction about 5 degrees Celsius below the calculated melting temperature of the primers and increasing the temperature in increments of 1°C to the annealing temperature; this should occur anywhere between 30 seconds and 1 minute. 3. Extension: performed between 72-74 degrees Celsius, extension allows 1 minute for every 1 kb of DNA to be amplified; the suggested time for extension is 5 minutes. 4. Refrigeration: refrigerate the tubes at 4 degrees Celsius for several hours; this will minimize the opportunity for DNA polymerase to continue to be active at higher temperatures. 5. Cycle Number: the optimal amplification is 25-30 cycles, but up to 40 may be performed.
Research and DevelopmentBackground on Disease Markers
Primer Design
Illustration
References"GoTaq® Colorless Master Mix (M714) Product Information." GoTaq® Colorless Master Mix Protocol. Promega, 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <http://www.promega.com/resources/protocols/product-information-sheets/g/gotaq-colorless-master-mix-m714-protocol/>. Hunt, Margaret. "Real Time PCR Tutorial." Real Time PCR Tutorial. University of South Carolina, 10 July 2010. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/pcr/realtime-home.htm>. |