DNA Sequencing For Children

James Watson was only 24 when he discovered the helical structure of DNA.  But why should today's kids wait to get started?  Discovery.com is selling an $80 toy called DNA Explorer that allows children to extract and sequence the DNA from a variety of foodstuffs.

Or they can try Discovery's Forensics Lab

And to think that I used to be happy playing with chemicals that would only change colors, foam, and crack the sink.

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