Re: [DIYbio] Radio-isotope and bacteria

I don't disagree, best avoid radioisotopes where other options present
themselves. However, there is too much hype about radiation and
radioisotopes, so depending on what you're working with it may not be
an issue. i.e., what's the "Banana Equivalent Dose" of the radioisotope
type/age/quantity you're using? :)

Still, particularly for those isotopes that could end up in your DNA,
may be a decent rule of thumb to avoid them and stick to dyes or
fluorophores.

On Wed, 3 Jul 2013 15:25:10 +0100
Matthew Pocock <turingatemyhamster@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Kevin,
>
> The easiest way to radio label bacteria is to feed them on a radio
> labeled carbon source. They will take it up and incorporate the
> isotope into its body.
>
> Working with radioactivity would not be my first choice. You have to
> be very careful how you dispose of everything and wear extra
> protection and other safety precautions. Can I ask what you are
> wishing to do? There may be a way to do it without radio labeling.
>
> Matthew
>
> Sent from my android - may contain predictive text entertainment.
> On 3 Jul 2013 15:11, "Busuttil" <kevin.j.busuttil@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > What are the processes involved to attach a radio-isotope to
> > bacteria?
> >
> > Kevin
> >
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