DNA profiling is the gold standard in forensic science and has been highly popularised by crime related programmes on the media. This experiment pursues the amplication of a single variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) locus, D1S80. Come and experience the work of a forensic scientist in analysing DNA profiles and learn techniques used in forensic science.
Objectives
- Understand the importance of DNA as evidence of a crime.
- Learn the application of short tandem repeats (STR) and VNTR in DNA profiling.
- Learn micropipetting techniques.
- Perform DNA extraction from ^cheek cells and polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA.
- Cast agarose gel and analyse DNA through agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Learn how to collect fingerprint evidence using actual forensic fingerprint dusting tools.
Time
9.30am – 3pm; includes lunch break, lunch not provided
Min Group Size
25 students per class
Max. Capacity
40 students per class
Age Group
17 – 18 years old
Remarks
Participants must have a biology background