What Is a Gene Gun?
A gene gun is a device used in biolistic transfection, a process used to introduce genetic material to cells through the use of tiny DNA-coated particles fired at high velocity into a cluster of cells. Gene guns are used in laboratory settings to conduct research, develop new products, and tag samples of materials. Several different types of gene gun are available to researchers, sold by companies which specialize in scientific supplies, and some labs have devised their own to meet specific needs to to address perceived shortcomings with commercial products.
