Find educational resources to further your knowledge on bacterial transformation including the basics, workflow, considerations, competent cell selection by applications, and troubleshooting. These topics cover lab tips and trending applications that benefit novice researchers and seasoned scientists.

Bacterial transformation basics

Learn about the history and basics of bacterial transformation.

Bacterial transformation workflow

Review the main steps of bacterial transformation workflow.

Bacterial cell growth

Understand the dynamics of cell growth and learn to calculate transformation efficiency.

Key considerations in choosing competent cells

Find important considerations in choosing competent cells.

Competent cell selection by applications

Discover how to select competent cells suitable for your applications.

Bacterial growth media

Explore the various bacterial growth media designed to support the growth of recombinant clones.

Genotypes and genetic markers of competent cells

View the genotypes of Invitrogen competent cells and descriptions of their genetic markers.

Cloned gene verification

Learn about five screening methods to verify your gene of interest was successfully cloned.

Transformation troubleshooting guide

Find troubleshooting tips for common issues in bacterial transformation.

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Resources

Have any questions on competent cells or transformation? Click on the resources listed below to access overviews, videos, genotype guides, and educational resources.

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Cloning webinars

Stay up-to-date on industry trends in molecular cloning with on-demand webinars.

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Short articles and digital handbook for cloning applications

Access white papers and technical and application notes on molecular cloning.

Watch instructional videos on troubleshooting tips, how-to videos, and explainers related to molecular cloning.

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