Genes in Space invites students in Grades 7-12 to a contest to design DNA experiments for space, working alone or in teams up to four students. Twenty-five teams will win a miniPCR DNA Discovery System for their schools. Five finalist teams will receive mentoring by Harvard/MIT scientists and present at the International Space Station R&D Conference for a chance at the national award — having the team’s experiment launched into space. Applications are due April 12.  The contest is free and does not require equipment.  Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit. For more information, email genesinspace@minipcr.com.