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The Loading Dye * Loading dye is a colored buffer mixed with the DNA prior to loading onto the gel. The loading dye contains a relatively high concentration of either glycerol or sucrose. This makes the solution more dense than the surrounding running buffer so that when a sample is pipetted over top of a well it sinks down into the well.
Can I mix Gel Stains together to achieve other colors? Yes, mix like products together at any ratio to make more color options. You can also mix with 10% GF liquid oil base stains to obtain a slightly thinner stain than the normal Gel Stain formula. Â« Back to Frequently Asked Questions.