Scientists can now edit genes as easily as cutting paper with scissors. In this hands-on semilab, you will step into the shoes of a genetic engineer and use CRISPR to modify bacterial DNA, making E. coli resistant to antibiotics. Through a series of experiments, you will prepare bacteria to take in new genetic instructions, use a molecular scalpel (Cas9) to snip and edit DNA, and analyze the results to see if your modifications worked. Along the way, we will explore how scientists use CRISPR to cure diseases, improve crops, and even alter animal genomes. Come experience the future of biotechnology!
Biology
CRISPR Quest: Rewriting DNA!
Difficulty level:
Advanced