Genes in Space

Game that enables players to play the role of researchers working to identify DNA faults that could lead to cancer

Genes in Space is a challenge that invites teachers and students in grades 7-12 to design innovative experiments that use DNA analysis to solve real-world problems in space exploration. The contest promotes critical and creative thinking and makes student experiment the methodology of a research process. 

Developed by: Boeing and miniPCR 

When: Since 2015

Where: EUA

Main actors involved: Researchers, educators and students

Topics: Science education

Photo from: https://www.genesinspace.org