RhythmOfLife — The science of Rhythms in our lives RhythmOfLife — Raziskovanje ritmov v naravi in življenju ljudi

← Researchers' Night

25 SEP 2026

Hidden gene hunt

  • 9:00-10:15 in 15:00-17:15
  • National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 121, 1000 Ljubljana
  • for organised school groups
  • The rhythms of plant life
free
treasure hunt
primary school pupils secondary school pupils

What’s hidden in the pattern? Are you curious?
🧪 Perhaps a healthy green smoothie to combat autumn fatigue?
🌱 Perhaps green algae, tiny organisms that produce oxygen for our planet?
🌸 Perhaps the leaves of a plant that blooms in beautiful colours?

The answer is written in a language that uses only four letters.
Take the sample, follow the clues and solve the mystery!

In this research challenge:
🔬 isolate the DNA
🧬 read its sequence
🌿 discover what’s hidden in the sample
put the mysterious genes in a jar
🪴 and take them home at the end!

The event is part of the NIB Open Day. It is intended for organised school groups of sixth-formers and secondary school pupils. Advance registration is required via the registration form on the NIB Open Day website.