Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 20/03/2019 - 13:54
On Saturday 16 March, The Department of Genetics took part in the Cambridge Science Festival. The event consisted of five main activities:
1. The "Fruit Fly Fun" area gave participants the opportunity to observe flies under the microscope and learn about the different varieties
2." Strawberry Station" allowed visitors to extract DNA from a strawberry
3. "Sequencing Mystery" explored the use of DNA in forensic investigations and using this information to solve a mystery.
4. "Zebrafish Zone" looked at the different stages of a zebrafish embryo through a microscope and learn about their development
5. "Discovering DNA and Pondering Protein" explained mutations using VR head sets and looking ifurther into sickle cell anaemia.
The Department created a photo competition (winner pointed out below!) which formed a photo matching game for the event. Participants were tasked with matching the photos to the descriptions provided.
We received great feedback from visitors, mainly of whom said it was the most kid-friendly event they had been to. We look forward to running the event again next year.