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Lab project protocols

Electrophoresis exploration (PDF)

Explore the principles of electrophoresis, an important technique used in biotechnology labs, particularly in recombinant DNA technology work.

This lab originated in 1991 with The Gene Connection, and was revised in 1994 by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. 

Separation of molecules (PDF)

Separate dye molecules using agarose gel electrophoresis. Developed by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

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Science camps

We have developed several new science camp topics that may be of interest to your students. These camps have been tested in after school and summer science camps with great success.

The astrobiology quest

Help your students unfold the mystery about the Martian Mummies! What did they look like? How were they related? What did they eat? Astrobiology is science on the edge of extremes.

It's a dog's life

Someone's trying to poison Dooley the Dog and it's up to the student scientists to find such a hard-hearted fiend! This forensic camp looks at "crime" evidence to determine the guilty party.

Contact 

Request a copy of lab protocols or get more information on the labs by contacting Dr. Sylvia Oliver (509.358.7635 or olivers@wsu.edu).

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