Camp DNA: The Ultimate Biotech Adventure

Sometimes humans seem to have all the summer fun. Not so at Camp DNA which caters to one of life’s most essential molecules! Our campers, a lively bunch of double-stranded nucleotide sequences, are ready to embark on the adventure of…

How “Ancient Chewing Gum” Highlights the Utility of DNA Analysis

Genomic DNA analysis has become a fundamental component of many high school teaching laboratories. Some of our best-selling kits involve simulations of practical, modern uses of the technique. Specifically, forensic DNA fingerprinting (for example, experiments 130 and 371) and simulations…

How DNA will Travel

A cell’s DNA contains a wealth of valuable information. This information allows organisms to create the proteins they need to live. Scientists also use the information stored within DNA to answer questions, diagnose diseases, solve crimes, and even unravel Earth’s…