Sonication

Sonication is a non-invasive technique used to disrupt cells, and extract DNA/RNA molecules from them. This process is done by subjecting the cells to ultrasonic sound waves, which create mechanical forces to break them down. Sonication can also be used to homogenize, emulsify, and degas samples. It has a number of applications in the field of biotechnology, such as extracting nucleic acids from bacteria or cell lysates, and in the extraction of proteins from plant tissues. Sonication is a reliable and cost-effective technique, and has the potential to revolutionize the biotechnology industry.