Bring your students on an expedition to Madagascar! Analyze morphological data and run electrophoresis gels to determine whether researchers have rediscovered a species of lemur once thought to be extinct.    Analyze actual field data Construct phylogenetic trees from DNA sequence data Compare generalist and specialist species facing ecological change A molecular evolution and ecology lab based directly on our collaborators' published and unpublished research, his collaboration with the Duke Lemur Center was designed with the goal of bringing molecular techniques to Ecology and Evolution units. As either a quick, single-period gel running lab or a week-long mini-unit, this lab offers flexibility and high-quality curriculum. Micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, bioinformatics Molecular ecology, consevation genetics, evolution, biotechnology Time required : Can be completed in one 45-minute class periods  General high school through college