DNA contains the instructions for the proteins needed for cells to survive

Today we conducted an experiment to extract DNA from 3 fruits - banana, kiwi and strawberry. We hypothesized which fruits have larger genomes and why.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsJune 10, 2021biochemistry, DNA, Proteins, genome

Folding

A summary of our last two sessions.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsFebruary 22, 2021DNA, RNA, Gene Expression, Protein Folding, Amino Acids

Gene Expression

A summary of our last two sessions where we went from Protein Structure to Gene Expression.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsFebruary 3, 2021DNA, RNA, Ribosome, Gene Expression

Intermolecular Interactions and Nucleic Acids

In today’s session on biochemistry, the students tested their knowledge of intermolecular interactions and nucleic acids.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsDecember 19, 2020bonds, intermolecular bonding, polymers, DNA, RNA, nucleic acids

Intermolecular and Organic Chemistry

Today we finished reviewing intermolecular bonding, then proceeded to discuss polymers, DNA and complimentary sequences.

Speaker Ryan PenhallurickJoanna CuttsDecember 15, 2020bonds, intermolecular bonding, polymers, DNA, RNA, nucleic acids

ACE2: How researchers think coronavirus attacks cells

During our last session on April 27, 2020 we viewed a video on the different RNA structures that are present in a normal healthy cell. That helped us understand how the corona virus is used in the cells it invades.

Coexistence between human beings and viruses

During the session on 4/6/20 we studied various types of viruses which co-exist with us in nature.

Speaker LydiaJoanna CuttsApril 25, 2020Viruses, COVID19, DNA, RNA

Immersive exploration in science, art and language for children ages 7 and above. Guided by scientists.