BIO 101 (Anatomy)

Pace University Bio 101 notes for lectures 1-4 (very crucial for exams)

Nucleic acid staining dyes are used for detecting nucleic acids in electrophoresis gels. Historically, the most common dye used for gel staining is ethidium bromide, however due to its toxicity and mutagenicity other dyes that are safer to the user and the environment are preferred. Nucleic acid staining dyes is added to the cooled Agarose gel during gel polymerization.

A detailed explanation of hemifacial spasm (HS), is a medical condition that is characterized by twitching of the facial muscles involuntarily and this occurs on one side of the face.