Principle

This experiments allows to simulate the method of DNA fingerprinting and uses a DNA fingerprint to identify the offender in a hypothetical crime. After separation of a given DNA by using gel electrophoresis and staining the DNA samples the students can compare the pattern of fragments on the gel with other DNA samples and match the DNA to the offender.

Benefits


Complete equipment set which also contains all required consumables

Consumables can be purchased as a replacement kit

Ready to use: DNA fragment samples are already predigested

Easy to use: detailed experiment guide

DNA samples can can be stored for a longer period at room temperature because they are lyophilized


Tasks


Cast the agarose gel

Prepare samples for electrophoresis

Perform electrophoresis

Stain the samples and analyse the banding pattern


What you can learn about


DNA fingerprinting

Electrophoresis  

Banding pattern

DNA profile

Forensics

PCR