Are you curious about how scientists isolate DNA from living organisms? Well, pupils attending Science Club got to answer that question this week! The young Scientists successfully extracted Deoxyribonucleic Acid  (DNA) from green peas. They added cold water and tablespoon of salt to green peas. The mixture was then ground up using a pestle and mortar, washing-up-liquid was added at this stage and the mixture ground up further. This was then filtered through a cloth to remove any solid particles, leaving behind the liquid. Cold ethanol was then slowly added to the remaining liquid. After a few moments the DNA began to precipitate and form white, stringy clumps at the top of the test tube.