Teacher Training in Genetics and Biotechnology

Dolan DNA Learning Center
334 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

dnalc@cshl.edu

Regeneron DNALC
1 Rockwood Road
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

dnalc@cshl.edu

DNALC NYC at City Tech
62 Tillary Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

dnalcnyc@cshl.edu

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In this hands-on workshop, participants will extract their own DNA and use Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), restriction digest and agarose gel electrophoresis to investigate the most common genetic variation (a single nucleotide polymorphism, or SNP) associated with lactase persistence. Lab results will reveal individual genotypes that indicate the presence or absence of the SNP. Participants will gain hands-on experience with foundational molecular biology techniques, while uncovering the genetic mechanisms and evolutionary history underlying lactase persistence.

The Genetics of Lactase Persistence
Thursday, November 3, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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DNALC NYC at City Tech
62 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Dolan DNALC
334 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Regeneron DNALC
1 Rockwood Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

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* Grades taught - select all that apply:	6 7 8 9 10 11 12
* Classes taught - select all that apply:	Living Environment AP Biology Science Research Advanced Elective Environmental Science Marine Biology Life Science Life Science: Biology Other

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