Bento Lab Manual

Learn how to use your all-in-one PCR workstation with confidence.

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Publications

Recent publications featuring Bento Lab.

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Buyer Guides

We share advice on what you need to get started.

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Advice for Bento Lab users

Tips and Tricks for making the most out of your Bento Lab.

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Advice for educators

Helping educators teach molecular biology.

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Biotech 101 Kit Guides

Simple hands-on lessons for learning the entire PCR workflow by yourself.

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Lab@Home Vlog

Weekly video series of DNA analysis on a kitchen table.

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DNA Barcoding

Identify species with standardised methods used globally.

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Bird Sexing

Find out if your birds are male or female.

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DNA Extraction

A collection of DNA extraction resources.

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Thoughts, Notes, and Ideas

A collection of notes we are working on or thinking about.

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Methods.

Step-by-step protocols.

Gel Electrophoresis

Use gel electrophoresis to visualise your PCR results.

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DNA Extraction from Tissue

Extract a DNA sample from meat tissue.

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DNA Extraction from Saliva

Extract a DNA sample from saliva.

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Portable PCR devices: solving real research challenges in the field

Mobile PCR systems enable on-site DNA analysis, preserving sample integrity, cutting costs, and expanding research beyond the lab. Bento Lab offers a complete, portable solution.

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Antibiotic resistance gene detection across different lab settings

This new preprint features Bento Lab as part of a molecular detection toolbox for bacterial antibiotic resistance gene markers with workflows for different laboratory settings.

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Rapid Detection of Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance

Portable DNA sequencing with Bento Lab and ONT MinION to detect pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in meat, lake water, and wastewater sludge.

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