Gene Pulser Pulse Controller
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content: Bio-Rad Laboratories
notes: label: Description (Brief)
content: This pulse controller is part of the Gene Pulser, one of the first commercial electroporators. Manufactured by Bio-Rad, the Gene Pulser was on the market from 1986 to 1995.
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content: The pulse controller unit is used with the pulse generator (object number 1998.0018.01) for electroporation of bacteria and fungi.
label: Description (Brief)
content: Electroporation is a technique used to get drugs, proteins, DNA, and other molecules into cells. The method works by delivering a controlled electric pulse to cells in a solution. The pulse causes cells to briefly open pores in their cell membrane and take in molecules around them. The process is particularly useful in the creation of transgenic organisms.
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content: Sources:
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content: Accession File
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content: Gene Pulser Product Manuals
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content: “Electroporation Makes Impact on DNA Delivery in Laboratory and Clinic.” Glaser, Vicki. <i>Genetic Engineering News</i>, September 15, 1996. pp. 14–15.
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content: “Electroporation applications: Special needs and special systems.” Ostresh, Mitra. <i>American Biotechnology Laboratory</i>. January 1995. p. 18.
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content: Currently not on view
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content: Medicine and Science: Biological Sciences
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content: Biotechnology and Genetics
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content: Science & Mathematics
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content: Bio-Rad Laboratories
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content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 1998.0018.03
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content: 1998.0018
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content: 1998.0018.03
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content: pulse controller
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content: plastic (overall material)
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content: metal (overall material)
label: Measurements
content: overall: 20.3 cm x 22.8 cm x 14 cm; 8 in x 9 in x 5 1/2 in