Baylab United Kingdom
Pupils can take on the role of a bee to get to know their life and their tasks in nature. Older students examine taste receptors by means of molecular genetic methods, for example.
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Location: |
Reading |
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Country: |
United Kingdom |
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Founded: |
2017 |
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Participants: |
approx. 3,000 participants per year (7 to 18 years old) |
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Thematic Focus: |
In Baylab in the UK, young researchers study chemistry in their daily lives, learning about enzymes, the catalysts of life, and DNA. In a fictional crime case, they apply modern methods of molecular biology, and younger children can discover why bees are so important to nature. |
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Background and History: |
The Baylab in the UK opened at the Bayer headquarters in Reading. It gives teachers and pupils the chance to gain scientific insights through practical experimentation. |
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