Barcoding the Inner Harbor

Is there life in our Inner Harbor? Of course, it’s teeming with living organisms! Not only the fish, crabs, and oysters that we think of immediately, but also microscopic life. In this course, we will be collaborating with researchers at the University of Maryland’s Institute for Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) to sequence the DNA of all plankton living in the Inner Harbor. Learn all about the field of metagenomics and how next-generation sequencing can be applied to environmental monitoring and preservation. Perform cutting-edge DNA library preparation in the lab! This is a great opportunity to learn about groundbreaking metagenomics technology (simultaneously sequencing the DNA of all organisms in a habitat).

Sequencing the Harbor is a 2-day class that occurs on BOTH June 15th and 22nd with different material each day. Your registration covers both days!

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