‘Gene Machine’ to visit to Beaufort schools

The Greenwood Genetic Center continues its month-long celebration of DNA Day 2016 with visits to Bolden Middle School and Beaufort High School April 19 and April 20.

The event features the Gene Machine, a mobile science lab that allows students to participate in hands-on activities using state-of-the-art equipment. The event introduces students to career opportunities in genetics and biotechnology.

The April 19 event is from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. at Bolden Middle School parking lot 2, Albacore Street, Beaufort.

The April 20 event is from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Beaufort High School parking lot, 84 Sea island Parkway.

The Greenwood Genetic Center is a nonprofit organization advancing the field of medical genetics and caring for families impacted by genetic disease and birth defects.

For more information, visit www.ggc.org.

This story was originally published April 15, 2016 at 9:53 AM with the headline "‘Gene Machine’ to visit to Beaufort schools."