We get many emails asking us: “When I buy a Bento Lab, what else will I need?” Here we cover the main items to buy to get you started using Bento Lab.
Using Bento Lab without a microwave during fieldwork
There is no need for your Bento Lab use to be limited by microwave oven availability in the field.
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Tracking Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Field with Bento Lab and MinION
Could it be possible to track the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria with field equipment?
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Prepare DNA samples and PCR amplicons for sequencing in the field with a portable workstation.
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Come Fly With Me, Bento Lab
Is it difficult to take Bento Lab on a plane? Not at all! Here are 5 top tips for flying with your Bento Lab, so that you really can take your lab wherever your research takes you.
Bird Sexing Primers and Protocols for Bento Lab
Identifying the sex of birds can be essential for bird owners, breeders, conservationists, and many other people. A DNA test to determine the bird’s sex is often the best solution.