Biotechnology Basics: Exploring the Scientific Method

Figure 1: The Scientific Method. CK-12 Foundation, CC BY-SA 3.0 Today, let's delve into the essence of the Scientific Method. It's a topic likely on your teaching radar every year, and with every experiment, since our experiments are built around…

Common Lab Questions: GFP Transformation and Purification

Figure 1: Ribbon structure of the GFP protein. The chromophore is highlighted. Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) is a naturally occurring protein that emits a green light when exposed to certain wavelengths of light. It's an important component in many of…

Health disparities and Sickle Cell Disease

Photo by Christina Morillo on Pexels.com In the United States, February marks the beginning of Black History Month. In this blog post, we'll focus on a health disparity affecting the Black community in the United States, and the biotechnology advances that…

Three practical tips for biotechnology educators

Teaching biotechnology is all about making complex concepts relatable and engaging, catalyzing the change of "huh?" moments into "aha!" moments. Whether you're an expert in the lab or just diving into the world of biotech education, these practical tips will help…