Paternity Testing Dye Kit

This exciting UK kit comes with dye samples to simulate DNA. Dye kits do not need staining after the gel has been run making them quick and easy to use. Paternity testing is now very routine around the world. Give your students an understanding of this technique with these electrophoresis kits. Compare a child's DNA with their mother and two possible fathers. Students must match the banding pattern to work out the result. Additionally, advanced students can learn about short tandem repeats (STRs) _ a type of variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) using the kit. Also needed: electrophoresis tank, power supply, fixed volume or adjustable 40µl micropipette and tips.