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Purification
To teach students the fascinating techniques used to purify biological products, making them safe and effective for use in medicine and research.
Starting from October 19, 2024, Enroll Today!
Description
Purification is the magical process of cleaning and separating useful biological molecules from unwanted materials. In this workshop, students will dive into various purification techniques, discovering how scientists ensure that the products they create are pure and ready for use.
Examples of Concepts and Projects
- Filtration Techniques: Students will explore different types of filtration, such as microfiltration and ultrafiltration, and see how they help clean up solutions. They’ll get hands-on with filters and understand the science behind them.
- Centrifugation: They’ll use a mini centrifuge to separate different components based on their density, watching as mixtures spin and separate right before their eyes.
- Hands-On Project: Protein Purification using Gel Filtration: Students will purify proteins from a sample using gel filtration chromatography, experiencing firsthand how scientists isolate important molecules.
- Column Chromatography: They’ll learn how to use a chromatography column to separate mixtures, understanding the principles behind this essential technique. It’s like a high-tech version of separating colors with coffee filters!
- Dialysis: Demonstrate the process of dialysis using a semi-permeable membrane to separate small molecules from larger ones, showing how purification works on a molecular level.
Why It's Exciting?
Your child will become a purification expert, learning how to clean and separate substances just like real biotechnologists. They’ll get hands-on experience with cool lab equipment and see the magic of turning complex mixtures into pure, useful products.