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Hello,

The National Museum of American History is planning an exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the announcement of the success of the Salk Polio vaccine. In the Hands On Science Center we are planning to host a short science experiment associated with this exhibition. It has been suggested that we try a short Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), a precise and sensitive antibody-based detection method for antigens such as bacterial and viral proteins. 

Has anyone, or does anyone know, of an informal science learning environment that has tried this type of activity? We are currently trying to decide if this is the road we want to go down and would be interested in anyone's thoughts.



Matthew White
Director, Hands On Science
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
NMAH MRC 603
14th St. & Constitution Ave
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
202/633-3698
FAX:202/357-3328
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