A DNA Whodunit (ages 11-18)

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC-04:00

Myersville Library, 8 Harp Pl, Myersville, MD 21773-8407, United States | Myersville

Frederick County Public Libraries
Publisher/HostFrederick County Public Libraries
A DNA Whodunit (ages 11-18)
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In this lab, learn to use DNA electrophoresis to solve a mock crime by comparing DNA samples from a crime scene with samples from suspects. Explore how scientists analyze genetic evidence by loading real DNA into a gel and observing how the glowing fragments separate into distinct banding patterns. This hands-on activity introduces the basics of DNA forensics, showing how DNA can be used as reliable evidence to identify or rule out suspects in an investigation.
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Myersville Library, 8 Harp Pl, Myersville, MD 21773-8407, United States

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