Genetics Makerspace: Gene Editing and CRISPR (7/14 - 7/18)
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$800.00
$100.00 - $840.00
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Tuition: $650 for the 1-week camp ($100 nonrefundable deposit)
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 14 - July 18
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Ideaventions, 12340 Pinecrest Rd, Reston, VA
Grades: rising 7th-9th
Description:
Campers will start by learning about the central dogma, which underlies the connection between genes and traits. Next, we will harness modern biotechnology techniques to insert a small circle of DNA called a plasmid into bacteria. This will allow us to "hack" the bacteria so that they would start making a protein of our choosing (a dye). Finally, we will move on to more fine-tuned technique called CRISPR, which allows us to edit the bacteria's own DNA instead of needing to add something new.
