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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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From Jellyfish to the Bench: How Green Fluorescent Protein Is Used in Research
Students may be familiar with green fluorescent protein (GFP) from classwork or seeing transgenic animals in their local pet store. However, they may not know that it’s also an important research tool. Use this overview to help them discover how scientists use GFP to study many of the major questions in biology. 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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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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