Tag: restriction

  • Who Ate the Cheese? A Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

    Who Ate the Cheese? A Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

    If you’re teaching genetics, biotechnology, or forensic science this year, try 🧀 “Who Ate the Cheese?” This is a student-friendly way to model gel electrophoresis and DNA fingerprinting without expensive lab equipment. This is great for freshman classes who are just learning about biotechnology (and maybe not ready to use expensive equipment.) This activity puts…

  • Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes

    Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes

    In this simple exercise, students simulate how restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis can be used to identify different species of penguins.