Grades 10-College. This highly interactive program takes students from the isolating of human DNA from blood cells to the purification and sequencing of the gene for hemoglobin. Actually perform experiments by clicking and dragging on-screen items.

Students can draw blood, centrifuge cells, purify DNA by phenol extraction and ethanol precipitation, digest DNA with restriction enzymes, run agarose electrophoresis gels, prepare a lambda phage library, subclone the gene fragment into a plasmid, and then sequence the gene. All virtual methods performed are modern and up to date. Perfect for those who do not have access to all of the lab equipment necessary for such an experiment.

As a bonus, the CD-ROM Genetic Engineering Principles is included to ensure students have an adequate background in the fundamentals of genetic engineering. Macintosh®/Windows® compatible. Site licenses available.