Online Genome Analysis Resources for Educators, a Comparative ReviewReviews of: <italic toggle="yes">Carolina Biological Supply Company,</italic> <ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="www.carolina.com" ext-link-type="uri">www.carolina.com</ext-link>; <italic toggle="yes">Bio-Rad,</italic> <ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="www.bio-rad.com" ext-link-type="uri">www.bio-rad.com</ext-link>; <italic toggle="yes">Edvotek Inc.,</italic> <ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="www.edvotek.com" ext-link-type="uri">www.edvotek.com</ext-link>; <italic toggle="yes">Hiram Genomics Store,</italic> <ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="www.hiramgenomicsstore.com" ext-link-type="uri">www.hiramgenomicsstore.com</ext-link>; and <italic toggle="yes">23andMe,</italic> <ext-link xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="www.23andme.com" ext-link-type="uri">www.23andme.com</ext-link>.

Abstract

A comparative review of several companies that offer similar kits or services that allow students to isolate DNA (human and others), amplify it by PCR, and in some cases sequence the resulting sample. The companies include: Carolina® Biological Supply Company, Bio-Rad®, Edvotek® Inc., Hiram Genomics Store, and 23andMe.