Diagnosing Gene Defects

Examine the genetic mutation responsible for sickle-cell anaemia. 

They'll search for changes in a non-human DNA sample to diagnose this hereditary blood disease. 

Your students will use agarose gel electrophoresis to study sickle cell anaemia - a painful and ultimately fatal condition resulting from a genetic mutation which alters the body's haemoglobin. 

In the process, They'll learn about genes and how genetic mutations can cause disease. 

Class size - 40 students