The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Contained within these cells is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid (or DNA). This amazing molecule contains the blueprint used to build an organism – our genetic…
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Resources for Citizen Science Month
Citizen (or community) science is an exciting way for the general public to get immersed in scientific research and contribute to the body of knowledge in various fields. For high school students, it can be an excellent way for them…
Edvotek in the Community: Agar Art at the Bayard Rustin Elementary School STEAM Fair
On March 17th 2023, Edvotek was invited by the Bayard Rustin Elementary School PTA to share a demonstration at the reimagined STEAM Fair and Expo. We were so impressed that there were nearly 70 posters of science projects from the…
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What’s in a name? Exploring different types of PCR
The Polymerase Chain Reaction ©Edvotek 2014 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a widely used molecular biology technique that amplifies specific DNA segments. Researchers design primers that match the target DNA sequence, which is then amplified by Taq DNA polymerase. Basic…
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