
Overview
A complete line of inquiry-based DNA science kits and curricula designed to help teachers introduce students to the exciting world of molecular biology. These educational DNA analysis kits utilize hands-on techniques to explore DNA structure and function, cell structure, restriction digestion, and agarose gel electrophoresis.
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Virus Detection and Transmission KitWith this lab activity, your students become virus detectives as they use gel electrophoresis and preamplified PCR samples to determine how a virus spread in a restaurant.
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Science of Opioid Dependence KitHave your students explore the environmental and genetic links to opioid dependence as they design a human genetic research study.
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Genes in a Bottle KitStudents use a real laboratory procedure to extract DNA from their own cheek cells, watch it precipitate as floating white strands, then collect and store the DNA in a helix vial, making a unique keepsake necklace!
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Analysis of Precut Lambda DNA KitThis activity aids teachers in providing in-depth explanations of how restriction enzymes cut DNA and how electrophoresis can be used to separate and visualize
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Restriction Digestion and Analysis of Lambda DNA KitThis DNA analysis kit demonstrates the procedures and principles of DNA restriction digestion. Digestion of phage lambda DNA is followed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Students get hands-on experience with gel casting, sample loading
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Forensic DNA Fingerprinting KitIllustrate the principles of forensic DNA testing. Using real DNA as evidence, your students play the role of crime scene investigators to find out "Who done it".
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STEM Electrophoresis KitBuild a horizontal gel electrophoresis chamber and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to showcase how these disciplines are combined to develop tools to solve problems.
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IDEA Kit — Inquiry Dye Electrophoresis ActivityIntroduce the skills required for agarose gel electrophoresis through an exercise with real-world relevance to the foods you eat. This kit uses food dyes to illustrate how visible molecules move through a molecular sieve.