Discovering biodiversity through molecular biology

The Max Delbrück Center together with the Life Science Learning Laboratory (Gläsernes Labor) invites you to a project week on DNA barcoding during the upcoming autumn vacations. The course will be offered by MDC scientists in English for students from grade 11.

What is DNA barcoding?

DNA barcoding is a scientific method for the precise identification of species. With the help of specific DNA sequences, the so-called "barcodes", organisms are analyzed and assigned to specific species using databases. In this project week, students will apply current molecular biology methods to solve ecological questions. They will discover the fascinating biodiversity and relationships of lichens, which they collect themselves on the Buch campus, in the laboratory.

Course Highlights

Identification and collection of lichens on the Campus Buch
Practical DNA extraction and laboratory methods for DNA analysis
Insight into Sanger sequencing
Introduction to phylogenetic analysis
Discovery of bioinformatics and DNA databases

Important information at a glance

Target group: Students from the 11th grade onwards
Date: October 23-27, 2023, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Life Science Learning Laboratory (Gläsernes Labor) on the Campus Berlin-Buch
Language: English
Registration fee: 60 euros
Number of participants: Limited to 12 places

Registration and contact

For more information on registration, please visit https://glaesernes-labor.de/de/fit-studium. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact us at glaeserneslabor@mdc-berlin.de.

We look forward to spending an exciting week of DNA barcoding with you this autumn break!