Codon: The DNA Game In Stock Now

Student scientists identify amino acid sequences for key proteins in 5 common human diseases: cancer, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and diabetes. The game is played by rolling dice and associating codons with the appropriate amino acids. It includes a Genetic Code Dictionary and an informative booklet containing facts about DNA, genes, and human genetic diseases, along with the benefits and social implications of genetic engineering. For 2 to 5 players, age 13 and up.