Students and whanau extract DNA at Victoria University 2008

Awhina students and whanau were invited by the School of Biological Sciences at Victoria University to an evening looking at DNA – the marvel of life. Awhina mentors gave presentations on what is DNA, what happens when there are mutations and how genetics has helped understand how people migrated to different parts of the world. Afterwards, students and whanau extracted DNA from strawberries, mussels, broad beans and flax. There was also a visit to the most advanced genetics lab in the country with state of the art robots and microscopes worth millions of dollars.