DNA trip

I am writing to tell you about the exciting opportunity we have been given to take a group of students to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History for a DNA workshop. This event takes place on Friday 1^st March 2013, 9.30-3.00 pm.  

Students will use PCR to investigate human evolution. It will involve them analysing and comparing their version of a bitter taste receptor gene to their ability to taste. Students will learn about molecular biology techniques by using research-quality equipment. The workshop will be relevant for all Year 12 Biologists as it complements several areas of the course.

We will meet outside Oxford University Museum of Natural History at 9.15am on the Friday; students will have to make their own way to and from the Museum for this visit and will be registered on site. Students will need to bring a packed lunch and a drink as there are no lunch facilities at the museum.