Running Buffer

A buffered solution used in gel electrophoresis that stabilizes the environment while a gel runs. Buffering helps maintain a constant pH and provides the ions needed for electricity to flow through the gel. The running buffer also helps keep the gel cool as the flow of current through the gel generates heat. The cooling role is especially important for agarose gels that melt if they get too hot. 

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