Liquid Lab Art: Gel Electrophoresis

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  • MIT Museum
  • An example of gel electrophoresis art. Colorful dots in the middle of a test screen.

    Create ephemeral, moving art using one of the most important tools in molecular biology and genetic engineering.

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    • Sign-up is ongoing

    Cost

    $80 per person for 2 sessions | $60 with valid college ID

    स्थान

    • In-person only.

    MIT Museum, Gambrill Center

    314 Main Street
    Building E-28
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    संयुक्त राज्य

    Neighborhood
  • Area 2, East Cambridge, and The Port

    Dates and Times

    सोमवार, May 12 6PM – 7:30PM

    Additional information

    Gel electrophoresis uses electrical currents to analyze DNA, RNA, and proteins. And now it's in your hands to make art with! In this two-part workshop, you'll learn how to "run a gel" to separate dyes and design gelatinous creations reminiscent of abstract expressionism. 

    Session Dates: 

    May 12
    May 26

    $80 per person for 2 sessions | $60 with valid college ID. Participants must be available for both sessions. 

    This is an 18+ workshop. 

    Register today!

    An example of gel electrophoresis art. Colorful dots in the middle of a test screen.

    सोमवार, May 12 6PM – 7:30PM

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    Kate Silverman Wilson

    MIT Museum

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    Last updated अप्रिल 11, 2025.