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Caenorhabtidis elegans (C. elegans) is an optimal model organism for research and education at primarily undergraduate institutions. Undergraduates can quickly learn the sterile technique required to maintain C. elegans cultures. Sterilization of platinum picks used to transfer worms from one plate to another is traditionally done by holding the pick in a flame from a Bunsen burner or ethanol lantern. However, Bunsen burners require a gas source, and both pieces of equipment pose the risk of accidental fire associated with an open flame. Demonstrated here is a technique for sterilizing worm picks, spatulas, and scalpels using an infrared bacteriological loop micro-incinerator. This equipment requires only an electrical outlet and minimizes potential fire hazards. By lowering risk and gas requirements, this technique is well suited for research and teaching in an undergraduate setting.

A Flame-Free Method for Sterilizing <em>C. elegans</em> Picks, Spatulas, and Scalpels