The basic steps are: 1  Cut open the plasmid and paste in the gene. This process relies on restriction enzymes (which cut DNA) and DNA ligase (which joins DNA). 2  Transform the plasmid into bacteria. Use antibiotic selection to identify the bacteria that took up the plasmid.
Boric acid (which is not the same as borax) is known to be especially toxic to infants as their systems can eliminate it only slowly. It should not be used even in solution as a home remedy for childhood infections. Some people use boric acid for yeast infections.
Borax Added to Drinking Water. For internal use, a very small amount of borax is added to a dog's drinking water. This has been found to be another way that borax is helpful in treating skin conditions and other issues, including ringworm, yeast overgrowth, parasites and more. See Ted's post below for measurements.