Holiday workshops: Bacterial evolution (ages 15–18)

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Students use restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis to analyse bacterial DNA.

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The continual struggle between bacterial pathogens and their hosts provides an illustration of evolution in action, driven by changes in the bacterial DNA. Students use restriction enzyme digests and gel electrophoresis to analyse the DNA and additional activities are included to reinforce learning about DNA, restriction enzymes and evolution. At the end of the workshop students look at the DNA evidence, decide what advice to give their colleagues at the scene of the outbreak and whether their outbreak samples need further investigation.This workshop is strictly for 15-18 year olds only.Please note this workshop will include a 30 minute unsupervised lunch break.Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

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Holiday workshops: Bacterial evolution (ages 15–18)

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