How do we know when a species is new to science? Modern taxonomy is based on analysis of DNA rather than examination of ...more
DNA is fundamental to people's identity and identification of DNA samples is a powerful tool for solving crime. Students...more
Students create DNA fingerprints using gel electrophoresis of pre-digested samples of DNA to solve a vicious crime. The ...more
Learn where DNA comes from and what it's for, sample your own cheek cells, extract the DNA and then precipitate and bott...more
Genetic engineering for beginners. Students learn about the techniques and applications of genetic engineering, insert f...more
Participants look at some of the spectacular deep field images recorded by the Hubble Space Telescope and use these to c...more
Sterile technique, plating, streaking, staining, microscopy... everything you need to know for the practical side of mic...more
Students are thrust into the role of volunteers for Medecins sans frontiers to identify malaria sufferers at a refugee c...more
Is there any difference between organic and processed food. In this workshop students undertake experiments with cake an...more
Our new PCR workshop, in which we explore the links between students' phenotypic ability to taste PTC and their TAS2R38 ...more
How good are we at recognizing faces? Can you recognize a genuine smile? How can we help people recognize faces when giv...more
What puts the bubbles into crunchy bars, meringues, sponges and bread? Discover the physical, biological and chemical sc...more
James Watson famously claimed to have discovered the secret of life when he discovered the structure of DNA in February ...more
This adult workshop takes a look at the science behind one of the nation's favourite pastimes... drinking. Find out why ...more
Are all gins the same of do differences in flavour justify the differences in prices? In this workshop we explore the hi...more
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