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miniPCR®
LAB IN A BOX

A free Genes in Space resource

CONDUCT A HANDS-ON GENES IN SPACE LESSON!

A 2 week FREE* loan of a miniPCR® equipment kit to teach DNA science in your classroom. For programs serving USA middle and high school students ONLY. 

We are no longer accepting loan applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please join our waitlist to be alerted of any unexpected openings, and be the first to be notified when applications open for the 2025-2026 school year:.

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The kit includes:

  • 4 DNA Discovery SystemsTM  (miniPCR® machine, blueGelTM electrophoresis system, and micropipette (2-20 μL) 
  • 2 micropipettes for instructor use (20-200 μL and 1-10 μL)
  • miniPCR® Genes in Space Food Safety Learning Lab reagents and consumables for 16 lab groups (approximately 64 students)
  • Curriculum, training, and instruction
  • Live support for you and your students from the miniPCR® team

Learn more about previous Lab in a Box loans

*We ask that recipients pay a $100 shipping fee. For needs-based exceptions please contact genesinspace@minipcr.com