Are you starting a new C. elegans lab and feeling overwhelmed with starting from scratch? We want to help make this process as smooth as possible for you, so we have compiled a list of what our scientists believe to be the most essential items for you to have in order to get your lab up and running.
This checklist is a downloadable PDF, so you can print it out for easy access as you dive into setting up your lab.
The checklist is broken into four main categories:
- Sample Prep and PCR
- Worm Husbandry and Handling
- Gel Electrophoresis and Blotting
- Injection
- Behavior analysis and phenotyping
Whether you are brand new to the C. elegans community or you are a veteran C. elegans researcher just needing a little help setting up your new lab, this list is sure to help make your life easier.