Once you’ve decided on a project, you need to consider what you are actually going to do in the lab. You need to consider the scientific process, equipment and mutants available to you, and time management. Click on the pages below for more information on this.

Step 2 Page 1 - The Scientific Process

In scientific research there is a standardised way of going about an experiment. This is as the diagram shows:   Ask a question  This should be something you can observe. Go back to Step 1 for more information on picking a q...

Step 2 Page 2 - Lab Equipment

2. Laboratory Equipment Most school and college labs will have some standard equipment which you could consider using. Always check that your school/college has the equipment you need and that it is available for you to use before starting your proj...

Step 2 Page 3 - Common Mutants

Common Mutants It's important to consider what different Drosophila and Nematode mutants you have access to if you plan to work with these. By using mutants you can see if there are any differences between a mutant and a non-mutant animal to a...

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