I put my DNA under the microscope and you can too 🔬 Easy DNA extraction

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 29. 04. 2020
  • I show you how to extract DNA and how to put it under the microscope. Individual DNA molecules are actually too thin to be seen under the microscope. The fibers that I found are probably many DNA molecules stuck together with proteins and other cell material sticking to it.
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  • @RoadRunnerMeep
    @RoadRunnerMeep Pƙed 3 lety +765

    This is the type of Science I wanted to learn in school

    • @prasadborse2161
      @prasadborse2161 Pƙed 3 lety +22

      You have to take genetic engineering as a career

    • @deputydan2226
      @deputydan2226 Pƙed 3 lety +19

      Me too, now im grade 10 we are learning about gender 127

    • @devdootmondal7115
      @devdootmondal7115 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Exactly you are right I am in class 11 now

    • @Krack2805
      @Krack2805 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      ​@Scott Pickering how is this "basic" science? because he made it seem easy using common materials?

    • @Krack2805
      @Krack2805 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      ​@Scott Pickering
      ​ @Scott Pickering
      in what reality? hopefully the one where actual scientific thinking applies
      what "basic science" do you figure out what is or is not dna in a pool of stuff? how do you know what breaks down proteins and cells to get at dna? how do you know how to separate dna from other things? can you explain the "basic" science to get at all of the information being presented for each step?
      So, since its "common materials" it's "basic"? regardless of how many non-"basic" sciences use common materials in a lot of their processes.
      "its looking at stuff through a microscope".... this is like saying "its looking at stuff using a calculator/computer" for rocket science....
      If you just "looked at stuff through a microscope", would you know what you are looking at at all?
      Keep in mind how he can't verify that these things are indeed dna or not, or if the clumping is from protein or not; he's making educated guesses based on "basic" science?
      Do you think "astrophysics or rocket science" can't have small inaccurate experiments like this that make things seem "basic" because it's not a "basic science"?
      How exactly do you define "basic" science, because I don't see a consistent approach being used here.

  • @willmcconnell6008
    @willmcconnell6008 Pƙed 4 lety +223

    It's likely an aggregate of supercoiled DNA, the 300nm loops I think would still be way too small. And if you recently ate something especially with starches, you might be seeing a lot of alpha-amylase proteins! We did some similar things in my Biotechnology lab.
    I think this a great activity btw, it's a really good basic example of DNA extraction without needing purification columns and lab grade detergents

    • @SystemUpdate310
      @SystemUpdate310 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      It could be condensed chromatin fibers, which is roughly 700 nm wide. That could be seen with a light microscope I think.

    • @tannukashyap8311
      @tannukashyap8311 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      why do we see alpha-amylase proteins after eating starch?

    • @willmcconnell6008
      @willmcconnell6008 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@tannukashyap8311 Looking back on this you wouldn't be able to actually see the proteins like that, too small. I think I was assuming there is an increase in alpha amylase enzyme production in your mouth during starch consumption to help increase digestion, but I don't actually know if that's true

    • @willmcconnell6008
      @willmcconnell6008 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@SystemUpdate310 I think it's possible to see 700nm in a light, and yes it is condensed chromatin fibers, heterochromatin is 700

    • @jackiegonzalez5789
      @jackiegonzalez5789 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@tannukashyap8311 they are enzymes used in the digestion of starch
      So if you eat a lot of starchy food, then your cells (Intestinal for this one in particular) would respond by synthesizing more alpha amylase enzymes
      To help in the digestion of it

  • @ilyryoga
    @ilyryoga Pƙed 4 lety +218

    Amazing!!! I wish more people got interesested in content like this!!!!! Just fascinating, thank you very much

    • @oparaprince4586
      @oparaprince4586 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Totally magnificent dear

    • @heywhatsup2359
      @heywhatsup2359 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Exactly :)) people should show their more interest in science ...

    • @damontsekos365
      @damontsekos365 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Najma Samantha...Microscopy, and amateur astronomy are the best hobbies anyone can get into!..It sure beats coin, and stamp collecting which I find to be dull, and boring!

    • @amonman1538
      @amonman1538 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@damontsekos365 hobbies are subjective. I find stamp and coin collecting boring as well but you can’t go around telling people what they should be more interested in

    • @Christians_outdoors
      @Christians_outdoors Pƙed 2 lety +3

      People are suprised that I’m 11 and I like science and not stupid video games

  • @apoorvakumari6410
    @apoorvakumari6410 Pƙed 3 lety +65

    Such a genuine content .
    Not the cringe as other creator
    I wish this kind of proffesor are also present in pur college🌾🌾

    • @sudhan152
      @sudhan152 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Hai Apoorva were is our college in India

    • @marcdemell5976
      @marcdemell5976 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Academia has an agenda ,,,keep them dumb ,,,,not too dumb.Evil to the lying core.

  • @Unknown-bt2yr
    @Unknown-bt2yr Pƙed 4 lety +26

    Man, it's awesome. Keep up the good work đŸ‘đŸ»

  • @mra7860
    @mra7860 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    I am a young and new passionate science teacher! Glad I found your channel! I love learning the content you produce Sir

  • @patrumery5293
    @patrumery5293 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Amazing as always. Thank you for all you do. This is my favorite video I have seen.

  • @melanoficus
    @melanoficus Pƙed 2 lety +9

    I am sure you can do fluorescence microscopy . You could use a DNA fluorochrome stain such as Acridine Orange to stain the DNA. Alternatives are natural DNA staining fluorochromes include Berberine (from Barberry - Berberis spp.), and extracts from Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) which is a common plant in many parts of the world, and Plume Poppy (German = Federmohn) (Macleaya sp). You don't specifically need UV for this fluorescence, because most of these stains can be excited with Blue light and emit a yellow gold color.

  • @elikopokopo6443
    @elikopokopo6443 Pƙed 4 lety +78

    The open source licensing s very honorable. Thank you very much!

  • @FawDot
    @FawDot Pƙed 4 lety +18

    woah. That’s cool. Can’t wait for more content!

  • @TheRockMorton
    @TheRockMorton Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Most excellent spit sample microscopy analysis. Whether or not we could see dna is compensated by impressive discussion of observed micro forms and structures. Bravo!

  • @atharva-upclosingnature2423
    @atharva-upclosingnature2423 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    O my God! that was such an amazing experiment oliver.....Thank u so much..

  • @tanmaygupta2373
    @tanmaygupta2373 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Great video again
    Loved it!!

  • @cricklicklers9382
    @cricklicklers9382 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    You are terrific! I love your presentation and the information you bring us. Two thumbs up!👍 👍

  • @ivan_romi
    @ivan_romi Pƙed 3 lety +30

    Im learning a lot more with your videos than with my classes at the university. I've seen your gallery, it's fantastic, I use the pictures to compare what Im looking in the microscope. Your job is amazing

    • @Krack2805
      @Krack2805 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      point of classes at university is to give you the background to allow you to get to these types of things on your own, designing and figuring things out.
      just watching and learning specific things is mostly only beneficial for a particular job or task. it can be more motivating because its more interesting, but it should motivate you to learn the class stuff.

    • @SolidSiren
      @SolidSiren Pƙed 2 lety

      Then you must not be paying attention in your university classes...

  • @poojaart1050
    @poojaart1050 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Awesome experiment sir 🙂.Thank you for sharing.

  • @arnabisarkar1
    @arnabisarkar1 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Sir in a very beautiful way you have shown DNA. It is really fascinating.

  • @par-th1
    @par-th1 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Bro it's awesome and you are a good content creator

  • @johnhanna1840
    @johnhanna1840 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I love your good vibes. TY for the teachings. Much love.

  • @hennabyrg9053
    @hennabyrg9053 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Wow đŸ€© I like the colourful microscopic background stunning 😍 thank you for sharing

  • @dejanmalcic9349
    @dejanmalcic9349 Pƙed 4 lety +14

    You have the best channel on microscopy, but you need more videos about vintage microscopes, vintage (and modern) staining methods, and diy staining (there's something on the internet, but I only believe in your recipes 😉).

  • @pandanope7846
    @pandanope7846 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    How cool! Thank you for sharing!

  • @toedancer1148
    @toedancer1148 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I just downloaded a PDF on doing the banana activity. Going to do it with my grandchildren. It was great to see how all was done, Thanks

  • @dr.m634
    @dr.m634 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    Thanks for the upload...

  • @Elvisredbaron
    @Elvisredbaron Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Just discovered the channel and subscribed. Very nice content!

  • @GioVanniDaThird
    @GioVanniDaThird Pƙed 3 lety +5

    wow i was just asking myself where would i be able to find library of these mico friends .Thanks alot!

  • @ALCHEMISTaspirant
    @ALCHEMISTaspirant Pƙed 3 lety +2

    The video was interesting keep it up good work!

  • @nicolaeionescu-kosa132
    @nicolaeionescu-kosa132 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great day for me to see DNA live. Thank you.

  • @eodia1027
    @eodia1027 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    You are an amazing person,
    This is my first video of your

  • @mementovivere2
    @mementovivere2 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you for creating this image database!

  • @reginacarroll8149
    @reginacarroll8149 Pƙed rokem

    I had to do so much scrolling to find this video! Thank you!

  • @tracywelsh3234
    @tracywelsh3234 Pƙed rokem

    I really enjoy seeing microbes. I am glad to have found your channel. Thank you!

  • @pranavlahoti
    @pranavlahoti Pƙed 3 lety +17

    Sir you could use lens cleaner as protease to degrade proteins (histone) that binds up dna and see in micro scope of high resolution you may get a better view of dna

  • @damontsekos365
    @damontsekos365 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I tried it and it worked!...Thanks!

  • @MinecraftwithPeeyush303
    @MinecraftwithPeeyush303 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Great video!

  • @anindyabhattacharya8793
    @anindyabhattacharya8793 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    It has a beads on string structure so probably is chromatin material.

  • @interviewkityari6804
    @interviewkityari6804 Pƙed 3 lety

    Nice info . Thanks for this video.

  • @ishitvvats2044
    @ishitvvats2044 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    you should've used eye drops as they have cellulase and amylase and starch would be destroyed, more chances of actually seeing DNA. although i think the micrographs you got at the end, the little beads on string are actually DNA. you madman Oliver I love you you did it

  • @websurfer5772
    @websurfer5772 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you so much for doing this video. I found it exceptionally engrossing. I appreciate learning how scientists make the "DNA" strands they can take out of the tube. I've always wondered about that. Bravo!! 👏

  • @user-kx6cu6kk7v
    @user-kx6cu6kk7v Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I've done too at my school! Although the result was different from yours , but it made me really excited😍

  • @cyclingnerddelux698
    @cyclingnerddelux698 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Brilliant educational content.

  • @SubrataDas-sb2bw
    @SubrataDas-sb2bw Pƙed 3 lety +1

    It was a very interesting project

  • @sanket_kadam_
    @sanket_kadam_ Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great video 👍

  • @kellyklaask7su990
    @kellyklaask7su990 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    I don't have my microscope yet. It will be here Wednesday. But I still find y our videos fascinating. I had no idea one could isolate DNA like this. I guess I better start saving up for my very own Scanning Electron Microscope. :)

    • @samueljackson1329
      @samueljackson1329 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Jesus, SEMS are very specialised and expensive! Based on many factors and the functionality I would so prefer a expensive compound microscope. But I guess its down to opinion, I hope you will be satisfied 😌 Aplogies to my terrible communication, I am much more used to typing on a computer then typing over a compact electronic device like a phone.

  • @mahayogi010
    @mahayogi010 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much sir for this great work.I was really excited to see DNA . Love from INDIA🇼🇳 â€ïžđŸ‡źđŸ‡ł

  • @NanaKwame96
    @NanaKwame96 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    Incredible video! Seeing any amount of DNA under a light microscope of all things is far better than nothing at all. Thank you for the tip.
    However, can you go more into detail about this procedure? Never heard of this before and not too sure about the materials, for example if it is better to use 99% isopropyl alcohol or something much lower like 70%.
    Many Thanks again!

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  Pƙed 4 lety +7

      I have used 96% (about) ethyl alcohol. It works better when the alcohol is ice cold, but I did not cool it and it also worked. The DNA participation with alcohol is standard procedure in molecular biology. The alcohol reduces the polarity of the water to the extent that DNA can not be dissolved anymore. Normally one would collect the DNA by centrifugation after the addition of alcohol.

  • @typicalarmadillo3238
    @typicalarmadillo3238 Pƙed 4 lety +16

    This is f ‘ing awesome holly crap

  • @pdagaming7736
    @pdagaming7736 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Superb this is awesome

  • @refad333
    @refad333 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is the real science .. Love it

  • @AbsoluteAbsurd
    @AbsoluteAbsurd Pƙed 3 lety +53

    The laugh after “wood is good” XD i actually died

  • @sandplasma
    @sandplasma Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I love your channel and hope to donate soon!

  • @parizaybehraam9813
    @parizaybehraam9813 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I hope....I can find a teacher like you👏

  • @prasadguruju9322
    @prasadguruju9322 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I had experienced and did many experiments in the high equipped lab while doing my post graduation in microbiology discipline... !
    My researches included microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry,cell biology and molecular biology... !

    • @mikevanderman2727
      @mikevanderman2727 Pƙed 2 lety

      So you would say it is DNA that we are seeing?

    • @shrik393
      @shrik393 Pƙed 2 lety

      I study b SC biotechnology 1st year. In my practical we do Isolation of DNA from both plant and animal tissue. it's gave a best results.

  • @kusumpant3174
    @kusumpant3174 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    The sound when he spit out salty water was satisfying 🙏👍👍😂😂

  • @zachreyhelmberger894
    @zachreyhelmberger894 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Nice work!! What happens if you rhythmically press on the cover slip for a while? Does that break up the clumps of DNA?

  • @paranthamanv5609
    @paranthamanv5609 Pƙed 3 lety

    Amazing try buddy thank you so much so real

  • @bellilly
    @bellilly Pƙed 3 lety

    i heart you, microbehunter.

  • @snipercodm9290
    @snipercodm9290 Pƙed 3 lety

    i did it mr. oliver kim thk u
    helped on my project

  • @VG__
    @VG__ Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Subscribed😄🙌

  • @swatitambe4322
    @swatitambe4322 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is what I wanted to see 👍👍🙏🙏

  • @yefamily
    @yefamily Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you very much. I learnt a lot.

  • @vlogsshubhamkohli
    @vlogsshubhamkohli Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Alwaysss Support ❀

  • @vpyukesh9056
    @vpyukesh9056 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Sir plz show some solid elements powder or stuff like that in a microscope..

  • @LeKikoojap
    @LeKikoojap Pƙed 3 lety +1

    i've never done more than school microscopy, but i wondered if just putting like an piece of plant or insect on a glass was enough to see inside and since you said something with dish soap, that breaks the structure and makes the cells inside visible, is this the way to make the inside visible? or is the inside visible anyway? i've read thing about microscopic knife too...

  • @ruthzafar7272
    @ruthzafar7272 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    GOOD LECTURE 👍 GOD BLESS YOU TEACHER 😊

  • @catrina6358
    @catrina6358 Pƙed 3 lety

    Love this video

  • @grantacademy4300
    @grantacademy4300 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I know that the DNA, which is an acronym for De-oxy-ribo-Nucleic-Acid, is a double helix structure with some tiny steps and phosphate sugars on it but, I don't think I can actually see those things under my personal microscope. What is the name of the detergent you made use of? Is it Persil, Tide or Gain?? Or did you make use of any common detergent? I'll try this experiment once again and make sure I get the right viewing under the microscope. BTW, this video was amazing! Thanks for sharing.🎆🎆😁😁😊

  • @Winter-br1zl
    @Winter-br1zl Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow đŸ˜Č , thank you sir 💜✹

  • @klausdim
    @klausdim Pƙed rokem

    😁 I really like the Microworld Archive idea! Which microscope and camera are you aiming for?

  • @mohamedqasem
    @mohamedqasem Pƙed 3 lety +1

    How much does the microscope cost and do you have a link for its website?

  • @hilariousboy7655
    @hilariousboy7655 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thankyou so much 🙏🏿

  • @harshalakshmi8336
    @harshalakshmi8336 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I still wonder if my science teachers were this amazing ..I would have choosen science for rest of my life...
    Though with no regrets ... Being a commerce graduate...I still carry my interest for science experiments. 😀

    • @mikevanderman2727
      @mikevanderman2727 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Not too late my friend, sit down, make plans and go for it, live while you are alive.

  • @crystalclear6032
    @crystalclear6032 Pƙed 2 lety

    Oooo i can believe that there are so genius CZcamsrs like u ....this what i like to see ...i subscribed u i liked u..thank u sir

  • @sanaanasr9877
    @sanaanasr9877 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hi, this is really interesting. What if we try and see bacteria in that solution? Would this be possible?

  • @Allterratube
    @Allterratube Pƙed 2 lety

    You are very humble

  • @josefinasanchez6528
    @josefinasanchez6528 Pƙed 2 lety

    Well done

  • @jewel2647
    @jewel2647 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Wow how smart... Is the rounds things cells

  • @roslinplays2616
    @roslinplays2616 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Can you make a video of mushroom cells under a microscope?

  • @ciafoxyloxy
    @ciafoxyloxy Pƙed 3 lety

    it would be great if you could include the magnification and ledger in the photos. very entertaining. TY

  • @skmusichouse3611
    @skmusichouse3611 Pƙed 3 lety

    Amazing maannn

  • @salishaho3194
    @salishaho3194 Pƙed rokem

    Very interesting.
    Thank you.
    With good education everyone can be a doctor or related field.

  • @riztuvpabondal2411
    @riztuvpabondal2411 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Microbehunter you may use pipette, syringe, medicine dropper either 😊 .
    Nice video.

  • @wollismcboris2676
    @wollismcboris2676 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    That’s so cool

  • @maciejlewandowski7311
    @maciejlewandowski7311 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I love the moment you pull your saliva from the measuring cup and call it a clump of DNA :D

  • @harshalpatil4612
    @harshalpatil4612 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Nice video

  • @Soundwrecker
    @Soundwrecker Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Good one! Great topic. What kind of microscope are you fundraising for? I want to read the specs. :)

    • @Microbehunter
      @Microbehunter  Pƙed 4 lety +5

      It's an Olympus BX53 with Planfluorite objectives (4x 10x 20x 40x 100x oil) and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC), which is expensive but produces very nice images. You need a separate prism for each objective and they need to be fit in into a condenser with a rotating turret. I obtained several offers, all similar in the price range, some even more expensive.

    • @danielle7760
      @danielle7760 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@Microbehunter OoO an Olympus! I hope to be able to donate too!

  • @abdulmoid
    @abdulmoid Pƙed rokem

    great sir, excellent!

  • @abymohanan9403
    @abymohanan9403 Pƙed rokem

    Nice brođŸ‘đŸ»

  • @ems8717
    @ems8717 Pƙed rokem

    Wow that’s so cool

  • @nainaas8652
    @nainaas8652 Pƙed 3 lety

    It reminded me of my biology lab😍😍

  • @UNDERST0RY
    @UNDERST0RY Pƙed rokem +1

    The wood also good in case any of the DNA happens to be vampiric.

  • @LearningCorridorBharathMS
    @LearningCorridorBharathMS Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Ok. Here I see someone teaching microscope. Here I am. An enthusiast đŸ„ž

  • @ferterrazas1156
    @ferterrazas1156 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hello, I’m currently a freshman starting veterinary medicine and I’ve been looking for information on how “far” a microscope can let us observe. My question is, and I would appreciate if you help me answer it, could one observe the DNA of an animal thru the microscope? Other than bacteria and cells, what else can a microscope let us observe? Please and thank you.

  • @kevinjames5551
    @kevinjames5551 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks sir

  • @anupriyasingh5497
    @anupriyasingh5497 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Tooo...... Interesting... 👌

  • @InternDoc_
    @InternDoc_ Pƙed 3 lety

    Why best channels are underrated?!

  • @mansisingh2434
    @mansisingh2434 Pƙed 2 lety

    Amazing ❀

  • @febha_mathew
    @febha_mathew Pƙed 2 lety

    What magnification was this? I have a child magnification thing and I'm gonna try using that over winter break cuz this seems super cool

  • @enter.netinfinity6136
    @enter.netinfinity6136 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Please make a video on how to match two dna

  • @roelzylstra
    @roelzylstra Pƙed rokem

    @Microbehunter , Which microscope were you wanting to buy? Did you buy it yet? What makes it expensive?