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Agarose is one of the most commonly used substances in labs for creating gels used in electrophoresis and other scientific methods. One of the most prominent features of agarose is that it is a naturally occurring substance, making it readily accessible and safe to use. What exactly is agarose? We answer this question and more about one of the unsung heroes of science. What is Agarose? Agarose is a natural polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of certain species of red algae, primarily fr