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The Effects of Cell Cycle Deviation on Cancer Development
Use Hudson Alpha's Newest Kit to demonstrate chance mutations and randomization in resulting in cancer. View »
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Bringing Real-World STEM Experiences to the Classroom by using miniPCR
For schools grappling with budget constraints, biotech equipment costs can make it difficult to give students true-to-life learning experiences. One biology teacher has found a new resource that makes real-world instruction more affordable. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part III: The Molecular Genetic Basis of PTC Tasting
This experiment links genotype to phenotype and puts a contemporary spin on an old standby of classical genetics. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part II: Exploring Human Variation and Evolution
This article introduces an experiment that allows students to use their own DNA differences (polymorphisms) to explore human variation, relatedness, and evolution. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part I: The Challenge to Science Education
Explore resources and activities from the Dolan DNA Learning Center. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part IV: Detecting Transgenes in Genetically Modified Food
Molecular genetic techniques have been used to add transgenes into the genomes of a number of important food plants. View »
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Give Your Students That "A-ha" Moment
Carolina is proud to announce its partnership with the educational outreach team of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to provide educational kits that give students that “aha!” moment. The Institute’s educational products focus on addressing common student misconceptions and introducing students to potential career paths in biotechnology. The Institute also provides valuable FREE digital resources for educators. View »
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Using the Concepts Associated with Providing Clean Drinking Water to Teach Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Introducing students to the issues associated with safe drinking water is a great real-world, interdisciplinary way to teach science. View »
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Examples to Use When Teaching About Selection and Evolution: Fox Domestication and Poison Resistance in Rodents
To make abstract science concepts more concrete, teachers often use real-life examples. But even classic examples can lose their appeal. Refresh your lessons on evolution and selection with 2 less well known examples. View »
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Carolina's Recommended Reading for AP® Biology
Teaching AP® Biology this year? Go beyond the textbook and take students on an exploration of key concepts with these teacher-tested and recommended books. View »
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Infographic: What's Your Blood Type?
Use this exciting infographic as a teaching aid for your classes as your students discover the ABO/Rh blood groups. View »
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From Euglena to Zebra Fish: An Overview of the Diversity of Eyes
Did you know scientists study zebrafish to gain further understanding of diseases of the human eye? Why is this? What is the connection between zebrafish and human vision? View »
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Studying Genomes in the Madagascar Forest Using miniPCR®
When it’s difficult to bring DNA samples to a lab, why not bring the lab to the samples? Find out how a portable thermal cycler is changing the way a biological anthropologist performs her research. View »
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Video: Comparing DNA Sequences
This engaging video by science teacher Paul Andersen shows you how to compare DNA sequences to understand evolutionary relationships. View »
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Debunking the 4° C Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Myth
Do samples need to be refrigerated immediately after PCR? No. You can leave them at room temperature overnight—and much longer! The founders of miniPCR® explore why. View »
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Human Body: Nervous System
Teach the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems with this infographic. View »
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Fast Plants® Seeds: Which Genetic Stock Do I Use?
Wisconsin Fast Plants are ideal model organisms for the study of genetic inheritance. Learn more about seed varieties. View »
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