Make DNA Using ZOOB
by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted July 18, 2007 in DNA Products
Inspired by DNA, construction set ZOOB stands for Zoology, Ontology, Ontogeny, and Botany.
Where Does ZOOB Come From?
ZOOB’s shape is inspired by the nucleotides (the basic structural units of nucleic acids) that make up DNA. Based on the way things connect, move and transform in nature, ZOOB captures dynamic movement, unlike traditional “stacking” or “hub & spoke” construction sets.
We have the ZOOB 500-piece set and I finally got around to putting a DNA helix together. It was a lot easier than I expected but it also doesn’t look quite as nice as the one featured on the ZOOB site. But nothing ever looks as good as the manufacturer’s pictures, do they?
Tags: genetics, genes, dna, dna helix, zoob, toys, construction set, fun
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Cool! I should order it to my son
How old is he? I think they start to love construction toys like this around age 4-5.
Nice model. We need more models on science blogs…
db
I agree. Supermodels would definitely add a touch of glamour. heh
3 years already
I think I’ll give away a DNA ZOOB set for my September contest. Stay tuned!
i’ll definitely keep my Eye on DNA
[...] September contest will be a 55-piece ZOOB basic set. ZOOB is the building set I used to create this Z-DNA model. Just leave a comment on any post at Eye on DNA during September and be entered to win - as many [...]