Learning Labs - miniPCR

Learning Labs™
by miniPCR bio™

Innovative
activities for
innovative
minds

Written by veteran educators and PhD scientists, miniPCR bio Learning Labs™ take novel approaches to fundamental concepts while challenging learners at all levels.

Relevant from middle school to college, each kit provides enough reagents for eight lab groups or 32 students.

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Essential biotech skills

Step-by-step lab and
classroom guides

Engaging real world
applications

Easy to use,
research-grade reagents

miniPCR bio online resources and curricular supports are excellent. These labs help me integrate biotech throughout my curriculum.

Leslie PrudhommeMass Insight Program Director

The kit is incredibly well organized and truly self-contained; we had everything we needed to do an actual molecular biology experiment! The students said it was their favorite activity of the year.

Debbie GrangerDurham Public Schools Biology Teacher

My Genetics & Biotechnology students were able to complete all labs at home using 100% miniPCR products. All reagents were geared to ease of use and the supporting materials, slides, and “how-to” videos made the entire process go smoothly. I will ONLY buy from miniPCR going forward!

Lesley D. SkenderianBiology, Genetics & Biotechnology Teacher

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The BioBits® Central Dogma @home kit includes all the reagents and hardware you need to explore gene expression in any learning setting!

BioBits® @home: Central Dogma

This set of 10 BioBits® @home kits includes all the reagents and hardware that your students need to learn Central Dogma in any learning setting.

BioBits® @home: Central Dogma (Set of 10)

Visualize transcription and translation in real-time using cell-free technology. This classroom-sized kit contains enough reagents for 8 lab groups.

BioBits®: Central Dogma (classroom kit)

Examine the primary, secondary, and tertiary structures of fluorescent proteins and predict their functions.

BioBits®: Protein Structure and Function

Analyze authentic field data and perform gel electrophoresis to rediscover a lemur species thought to be extinct.

Conservation Genetics Lab: Discovering Lemur Diversity

Practice the techniques used in diagnosing patients for SARS-CoV-2 infection!

COVID qPCR Lab: Diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Investigate shark DNA fingerprints using gel electrophoresis.

DNA Fingerprinting Lab: Shark Attack!

Test conditions that affect DNA structure using fluorescence.

DNA Glow Lab™: Exploring DNA Structure

Use gel electrophoresis to examine the link between genotype and phenotype in a litter of puppies. Mendelian genetics has never been this cute!

Dog Genetics Lab: Oodles of Labradoodles™

Obtain eDNA from soil samples to monitor the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in this authentic research project.

eDNA Project: Sampling Soil for Antibiotic Resistance

Was J.M. wrongfully convicted? Test DNA evidence from a closed case using gel electrophoresis.

Electrophoresis Forensics Lab: Wrongfully Convicted?

Identity contaminated food aboard a spacecraft using molecular techniques.

Food Safety Lab: Mars Colony at Risk!

Prove your innocence in a crime using PCR.

Forensics Lab: Analysis of the D1S80 VNTR

Separate food dye using gel electrophoresis and paper chromatography.

Gel Electrophoresis Rainbow Lab

Determine your genotype for bitter taste preference using molecular techniques.

Genotype to Phenotype: PTC Taster Lab

Test food for genetic modifications using PCR.

GMO Detection Lab

Become a genome engineer! Knock out a gene in bacteria using the CRISPR/Cas system.

Knockout! A CRISPR/Cas Gene Targeting Lab

Refill kit for CRISPR/Cas Knockout! Lab including cells and transformation reagents but no plasticware or solid media.

Knockout! A CRISPR/Cas Gene Targeting Lab (Refill kit)

Optional follow-up to the Knockout! Lab. Confirm successful CRISPR/Cas gene targeting at the molecular level using PCR and gel electrophoresis.

Knockout! PCR Genotyping Experiment

Micropipettes allow scientists to accurately measure small volumes of liquid. Gain proficiency in this critical lab skill through three engaging activities.

Micropipetting @home: Microliter Madness

Micropipettes allow scientists to accurately measure small volumes of liquid. Gain proficiency in this critical lab skill through three engaging activities.

Micropipetting @home: Microliter Madness (Set of 10)