Drosophila melanogaster is a commonly used model organism in many research studies, including developmental biology. A reliable method for protein and nucleic acid extraction is a critical step toward extracting analytes that can help our understanding of molecular processes; this study demonstrates a fast and efficient method of extracting proteins and DNA from whole fruit flies using the Bead Ruptor Elite™ bead mill homogenizer.
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Drosophila melanogaster protein and DNA extractions using the Omni Bead Ruptor Elite bead mill homogenizer