DNA in a Banana Google+ Hangout

Kids, parents, teachers: Join Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina-Gerosa  in a Google Science Fair Hangout on Thursday at Noon Central to make some science together! We will extract strands of DNA from a banana.

Watch the Google+ Hangout HERE!

Get your materials ready:
•     Ripe banana
•     Half cup of water
•     Teaspoon of salt
•     Resealable zip-top bag
•     Dishwashing soap or detergent
•     Rubbing alcohol
•     Coffee filter
•     Narrow glass
•     Narrow wooden stirrer

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