Re: DNA dyes

Posted by Ian Dobbie-2 on
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Carl Boswell <[hidden email]> writes:

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> Dear all,
> What is the consensus on using either DAPI or Hoechst staining on live
> cells?  Are there effects on mitosis and/or chromosome movement?

What about using a fluorescent protein histone? I have seen nice
movies of mitosis using these.

Ian