Silent Signals: Tracking Disease Through PCR Wastewater Testing
Wastewater testing is a valuable public health tool that allows scientists to monitor specific diseases within a community. In this experiment, students will use PCR and electrophoresis to analyze simulated water samples for the presence of bacteria and viruses. By exploring how wastewater monitoring works, students will gain insight into how biotechnology plays a vital role in protecting public health. • Students analyze simulated water samples using PCR and electrophoresis to investigate real-world wastewater surveillance. • Engaging, hands-on experience with essential biotechnology tools to detect and identify pathogens. • Illustrates how wastewater testing provides early detection of outbreaks and supports public health decision-making. • This project was made possible by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA), Grant Number 2R44GM143977-02, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Wastewater testing is a valuable public health tool that allows scientists to monitor specific diseases within a community. In this experiment, students will use PCR and electrophoresis to analyze simulated water samples for the presence of bacteria and viruses. By exploring how wastewater monitoring works, students will gain insight into how biotechnology plays a vital role in protecting public health. • Students analyze simulated water samples using PCR and electrophoresis to investigate real-world wastewater surveillance. • Engaging, hands-on experience with essential biotechnology tools to detect and identify pathogens. • Illustrates how wastewater testing provides early detection of outbreaks and supports public health decision-making. • This project was made possible by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA), Grant Number 2R44GM143977-02, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).