Interested in learning more about DNA sequencing technology? Be sure to read part one of this series before starting this post. DNA sequencing in today's laboratory is a little different than it was when it was developed in the late…
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Understanding DNA Sequencing, Part 1
The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Contained within the nucleus of these cells is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid (or DNA). Today, we know that DNA is the blueprint used to build…
Back to School for 2014-15!
Can you believe it? We're already at the end of our summer vacation. I'm sure that you are busy getting your classroom ready for the first day of school. We've had a really busy summer as well, designing new experiments…
Biotechnology Basics: Bacterial Transformation
What is transformation? In nature, some species of bacteria can acquire exogenous DNA from the surrounding environment through a process called transformation. The newly acquired genetic information is both stable and heritable. In the laboratory, scientists can force bacteria like…
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