DNA Barcoding: Using DNA to Study Species Biodiversity and Ecology

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DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Join us to learn how DNA barcoding can tell us about the world around us!

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A DNA barcode is a short sequence of DNA that is used to identify living things. DNA barcoding can be used to study ecology, human impacts on the environment, food fraud, and much more. In this lab activity participants will first learn the process of extracting DNA from plants or small invertebrates. Then they will amplify the DNA barcode using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and learn how to analyze sequencing results that will be received a few days after the lesson. Participants are invited to attend a follow up session on Zoom, to discuss their results.

Participants will:

●	isolate DNA from plants, ants, or marine invertebrates;
●	use PCR to amplify DNA for the barcode region; 
●	perform agarose gel electrophoresis to visualize DNA;
●	learn to use online bioinformatic tools for DNA sequence analysis; 
●	have the opportunity to discuss results with an educator via Zoom after DNA sequencing results are returned.

A﻿ges 14-17. Participants must bring a bag lunch.* Scholarships are available for students with a financial need. To request a scholarship, please email dnalc@cshl.edu with the student’s name and which session they would like to attend.

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DNA Barcoding: Using DNA to Study Species Biodiversity and Ecology

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