miniPCR Digital: Virtual Molecular Biology Labs
miniPCR Digital™
Virtual molecular biology labs
that connect digital simulation
to real laboratory experiments
INTERACTIVE
Make decisions. Test hypotheses.
Investigate.
AUTHENTIC
Interpret results from
real molecular biology experiments
FLEXIBLE
Run a complete virtual lab or
use Digital to support hands-on labs
What is miniPCR Digital™?
Virtual Molecular Biology Labs
for Students & Teachers
miniPCR Digital Labs are interactive virtual biology labs and online resources for teaching molecular biology.
Students can conduct fully virtual lab simulations or use Digital Labs to guide hands-on experiments with miniPCR Learning Labs. Explore PCR, gel electrophoresis, genetics, DNA analysis, and other molecular biology concepts—whether you have access to a laboratory or are teaching entirely online.
Introducing miniPCR Digital Labs
Learn by doing with interactive, story-driven virtual labs. No physical laboratory required.
- Run PCR experiments
- Analyze DNA with gel electrophoresis
- Explore genetics & DNA analysis
- Perform bacterial transformations
- Investigate gene expression
- Discover more molecular biology topics
Start Exploring for Free
Fully explore Digital with a free account
- Free Account: Create an account and explore miniPCR Digital before committing.
- Digital Lab Pass: Get access to a single Digital Lab for your class.
- All Access Pass: Give your class unlimited access to the complete Digital Lab collection.
Get started: Free Microbe Hunters Lab
Try a Free Digital Lab: Microbe Hunters
Free Virtual Biology Lab: PCR & Gel Electrophoresis.
Investigate a potential bacterial outbreak aboard the International Space Station using PCR and gel electrophoresis.
Equipment-free, engaging, authentic. Fits a 45-minute class period.
Can You Diagnose Baby Marie?
Use PCR, restriction digestion, and gel electrophoresis
to track the sickle cell allele through her family.
Can You Make Bacteria Turn Blue?
Explore bacterial transformation and antibiotic resistance
in an interactive virtual lab.
How Does DNA Become Protein?
Follow genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein
in an interactive virtual lab.
How Does DNA Influence Taste?
Investigate how genetic variation in a taste receptor gene
affects your ability to taste PTC.
Use DNA to Find a Lost Species
Analyze DNA and field data to investigate lemur
biodiversity and conservation in a virtual lab.
Can You Stop an Outbreak in Space?
Use PCR and gel electrophoresis to identify and investigate
a bacterial outbreak aboard the International Space Station.