Saturday DNA! Regeneron - A Clue in the Crime

Ever wonder how crime investigators utilize the power of DNA to solve a crime?

A crime has rocked the DNALC! Someone stole vital lab reagents—and we need help to solve the mystery. Join us at the DNALC in this thrilling, hands-on science lab, where students become forensic investigators using DNA Fingerprinting with Restriction Enzymes to crack the case. Three suspects. One crime. Only the DNA holds the truth.

Participants will:

• use restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sequences;

• run gel electrophoresis to create DNA fingerprints;

• analyze banding patterns to match DNA evidence to a suspect; and

• learn how molecular biology tools are used in real-world crime-solving.

Ages 12-14. Chaperone participation is welcome (chaperones must purchase their own ticket), but not required.