Green Genes

Green Genes is a challenging summer camp designed to apply the knowledge gained in Fun with DNA and World of Enzymes. In this biotechnology camp, students learn more about the practical applications of recombinant DNA technology. Through a series of lab experiments, students utilize many of the same techniques employed by pharmaceutical companies to produce human insulin. Through cloning and expressing Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), normally found in the Pacific jellyfish Aequoria Victoria, students work each day towards a final goal of extracting and purifying a jellyfish protein from genetically engineered bacteria. Each experiment acts as a stepping stone for the next day's work, requiring students to demonstrate proper lab techniques.

Students will:

use enzymes to cut and paste genes to form a functional plasmid
analyze results with gel electrophoresis
genetically engineer bacteria to produce a visible protein
use polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA fragments
isolate and purify GFP using chromatography

Acceptance is limited to 24 participants per camp. Green Genes is strictly limited to alumni of the World of Enzymes workshop entering grade 8, or students entering grade 9.

Tuition is $375 and includes all materials. Green Genes runs Monday - Thursday 9:30-2:30, and Parent Participation Day is Friday 11:30-1:30.

2008 Schedule
At DNALC	At DNALC West
~~July 7-11~~ CLOSED July 28-August 1 ~~August 11-15~~ CLOSED ~~August 25-29~~ CLOSED	~~July 21-25~~ CLOSED

*Workshop schedule is contained in four days due to Independence Day holiday.