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Biotechnology Breakthroughs: Messenger RNA Vaccines for Covid-19

Explore the biology behind mRNA vaccines and break down the initial Pfizer and Moderna clinical data.
Going Viral with COVID-19: Using Current Events in the Biotechnology Classroom

A comprehensive set of resources to help you talk to your students about the ongoing pandemic.

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Solving Your Dilution Dilemma

When asked to dilute a solution, students (and sometimes teachers) tend to panic! Though we all know what it means to ‘dilute’, sometimes one can be confused on how to actually perform a dilution.

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Dr. Mario Molina: Hot Atom Chemist and Atmosphere Hero

by suzanneSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Science benefits society. But sometimes the gap between the lab and life can seem large. That’s when it helps to turn to science history and heroes like Dr. Mario Molina. A chemist by training, Dr. Molina’s research, teaching, and advocacy…

GFP Gene Editing with Juniors and Seniors!

by edvotekSeptember 27, 2022

EDVO-Kit #223-AP08 Transformation of E. coli with Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) This is a guest post from Sarah Hawley, a biomedical science teacher at Richmond High School, IN. Last year I was a 21st year teacher in my first year…

Quote Me On That

by suzanneSeptember 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Scientists: Curious? Yes. Methodical? Yes. Determined? Yes. Eloquent? You better believe it! Here are ten of our favorite quotes straights from the mouths of scientists. Perfect to put on that lab book, lab bench or classroom wall as you gear…

Understanding Bias in Forensic Science

by drbrianellSeptember 20, 2022

Forensic science is the use of the scientific method and interdisciplinary scientific techniques to investigate crimes, identify and examine crime scenes, and present evidence in a criminal trial. Stories of early forensic investigations can be found as far back as…

Gourd to be Back! Fall Fun Facts

by Aidan RogersSeptember 15, 2022September 9, 2022

I love fall. If you live in North America, you know the season is basically here, especially in the Washington D.C. area! I impatiently wait for it to come back around as soon as the season ends, so it seems…

You’re Invited to Participate in This Year’s Agar Art Contest!

by edvotekSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

This is a guest post from Dr. Geoff Hunt, Public Outreach Program Officer at the American Society for Microbiology. You can find him on Twitter at @TheGeoffHunt. Are you a science lover who also enjoys art? Are you a creator at heart? If so,…