This document describes a procedure for isolating genomic DNA from bacterial cells. It involves growing a culture of bacterial cells, harvesting and lysing the cells to release the DNA. The DNA is then purified using phenol-chloroform extraction and precipitated with alcohol. The extracted DNA is analyzed on an agarose gel and quantified. Alternative methods are also discussed, including using DNAzol or sonication for cell lysis and silver nanoparticles or TE buffer for DNA extraction and purification. The overall procedure allows for the isolation of pure bacterial genomic DNA for use in downstream molecular biology applications.