This kit provides rapid spin column purification of genomic DNA from viable yeast cells, fungal spores or mycelium, and bacteria including Gram-positive. Genomic DNA is efficiently extracted from the cells by a combination of heat treatment, detergents and Bead Tubes (provided). An optional lyticase treatment allows for improved DNA yields with certain fungal and yeast species. Protocol time is typically less then 30 minutes. Recovered genomic DNA is of excellent yield and purity for any downstream application including PCR, qPCR, Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP), Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP), sequencing, SNP analysis and more.