Holiday workshops: Extract your own DNA (ages 12 - 14)
Schedule
Thu Apr 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Royal Institution of Great Britain | London, EN
About this Event
After harvesting their own cheek cells, participants will extract their DNA using lysis buffer, protease and ethanol. They will go home with a piece of their own DNA in a necklace.
This workshop takes place in the Urenco Young Scientist Centre’s teaching laboratory, offering participants a unique opportunity to experience working in a real lab environment.
For safety reasons, all participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and anyone with long hair is required to tie it back.
Warning: Participants will extract their own DNA from their saliva.
This workshop is strictly for 12 - 14 year-olds.
Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.
Image Credit: Ri
Where is it happening?
The Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 33.94 to GBP 42.28



















