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Republic Polytechnic
Science

Unlocking the Genetic Code with Biotechnology

Duration

4 hours

Target Audience

Primary School Students

Secondary School Students

In this programme, you will learn how DNA can be changed to produce both good and bad outcomes.

Several test tubes, some containing various green sprouts or plants, against a white background.

From genetically linked human diseases to genetically modified agricultural crops, DNA can be edited in the laboratory to improve human health and nutritional needs. Get ready to not only extract, separate and visualise edited DNA samples in the laboratory, but also be wowed by CRISPR edited proteins through augmented reality.

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