EdvoTech Tips: How to choose the correct DNA ladder

Gel electrophoresis is a powerful technique to separate biomolecules for further analysis. We've discussed agarose gel electrophoresis, for analyzing DNA or RNA, and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), for analyzing proteins, previously on this blog. However, we often get questions about…

Understanding Bias in Forensic Science

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…

The Value of Community Science

Collaboration is a fundamental component of many modern scientific studies. Individual scientists are often unable to master the large variety of skills required to solve complex problems. Similarly, the massive amount of data that can be collected from modern techniques…

A Crash Course in Lab Safety

Hands-on experimentation is a fundamental component of most science courses. However, it’s important to ensure that students are performing their experiments as safely as possible. This includes safety training for students, preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, and appropriate safety equipment,…