EdvoTech® AIDS Kit III: Simulation of HIV Detection by Protein – Experiment 151 (Code 80181)

The EdvoTech® AIDS Kit III: Simulation of HIV Detection by Protein introduces students to the molecular biology behind the diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a serious condition that weakens the immune system and increases vulnerability to opportunistic infections.

In this safe, classroom‑based simulation, students use SDS‑PAGE (polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) to model how specific HIV proteins can be identified in simulated patient samples. By analysing protein banding patterns, learners gain insight into how laboratory tests detect viral proteins and how these results are used clinically to diagnose HIV infection.

Key Features

• Introduces the biology of HIV and AIDS
• Simulates clinical protein‑based HIV diagnostic testing
• Uses SDS‑PAGE to separate and identify viral proteins
• Demonstrates how protein profiles are used for disease diagnosis
• Safe, ethical simulation with no live virus or human samples
• Reinforces understanding of protein structure and function
• Part of the trusted EdvoTech® biotechnology education range

Ideal for School Science Lessons

This experiment is ideally suited to KS4, GCSE, and A‑Level Biology lessons focusing on viruses, proteins, immunology, and human health. It provides a meaningful real‑world context for understanding how biochemical techniques support medical diagnostics and public health.

• Teaching how protein analysis is used in disease diagnosis
• Exploring the structure and function of viral proteins
• Developing practical skills in SDS‑PAGE and data interpretation
• Linking molecular biology techniques to clinical testing
• Encouraging informed discussion about HIV, healthcare, and diagnostics

Educational, relevant, and curriculum‑aligned, the EdvoTech® AIDS Kit III provides students with a clear understanding of how protein‑based laboratory techniques are used to detect viral infections and support modern medical diagnosis.