Qatar- DNA testing on show at Darb El Saai

12/16/2015 9:51:47 PM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) hosts DNA extraction workshop at QF's Darb El Saai tent.

By Fazeena Saleem

DOHA: Young visitors to the Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Darb El-Saai tent got a rare chance to learn about DNA extraction.

Experts from the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) hosted DNA extraction workshop for students who were taught to undertake a basic DNA test with saliva samples. Within 10 minutes participants will know their DNA pattern.

At Darb El-Saai QF hosts a slew of inspirational interactive activities to provide stimulating learning opportunities in five categories — Education and lifelong learning research and innovation health sport and wellbeing cultural development and heritage and preservation and Sustainability.

QBRI’s workshops are held under health sports and wellbeing category which has activities dedicated to creating a healthy population. The QF tent also features activities and events that encourage visitors to lead a healthy lifestyle. Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) has designed a ‘Match-Up’ game that teaches children to identify different food groups. There is also a visual education tool intended to increase public awareness on diabetes.

Sahtak Awalan (Your Health First) is a five-year campaign by Weill Cornell Medicine — Qatar (WCM-Q) that aims to educate the community about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A booth has been set up for children to take part in a series of educational activities. For adults there are various health activities including weight and fat measurements to help them identify and overcome health risks. Every evening a special chef holds a cookery demonstration on making healthy food.

Al Shaqab has organised a horse simulator to teach children and adults to ride in a relaxed environment. Horse grooming lessons and healthcare tips are given outside the tent in an interactive and educational setting. This activity allows visitors to explore the world of horses which is deep-rooted in Arab and Qatari heritage.

The Sidra Medical and Research Center will host two activities. The first teaches children about healthy food habits and the second educates children about various parts of the body. Texas A&M University at Qatar’s ‘Lego Mindstorms’ activity teach children to build robotic cars and to programme them.

Reach Out To Asia’s activities reflect real-life situations of needy countries such as a damaged school structure with changeable elements like windows and doors to inspire children’s imagination. Visitors are requested to write a letter to people in needy countries to support them.

The Peninsula

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