Have you ever heard of a pregnancy test, HIV test, or a rapid COVID test? If yes, then you have already heard about the ELISA, or the Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay. The ELISA is a highly sensitive technique that uses antibodies…
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A Quick Guide to Types of Mutations in DNA
The cell serves as the fundamental building block of life, found in all living organisms, ranging from single-celled bacteria to complex multicellular beings like humans. Inside these cells, there is a special molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.…
Biotechnology Basics: What is CRISPR?
Modern biotechnology encompasses a variety of techniques that are used extensively in today’s labs, such as genetic engineering and recombinant DNA techniques. In this video, we're going to explore a revolutionary biotechnology technique called CRISPR. This technique allows scientists to…
Summer student professional development from the National Institutes of Health
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Each summer, the Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) at the National Institutes of Health programs free online career and professional development training for scientists at all career stages. Topics include scientific lectures…
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