Interpreting your Penguin Lab gel electrophoresis results
This short video helps students interpret their results after completing the hands-on activity Galápagos Penguin Lab: Biodiversity at Risk. In this gel electrophoresis lab, students step into the shoes of field scientists to investigate how climate patterns affect the genetic health of different penguin populations.
The video walks students through gel interpretation with clear visuals and simple explanations. Students learn to identify and interpret DNA banding patterns, then use their results to assess and compare genetic diversity across penguin populations. Whether they are new to gel electrophoresis or need a confidence boost, students can quickly make sense of genetic data and understand their implications for the penguin populations they’re studying.
