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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The importance of keeping a laboratory notebook
In the research laboratories, a scientist’s notebook represents a comprehensive record of the experiments that were performed, why an experiment was performed, and what the results mean. First, the lab notebook is used to design their experiments. As the experiment…
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What’s in my lunch? Analyzing GM foods in your classroom laboratory.
I always like to teach biotechnology in the context of its real-world uses. For example, one "hot-button" issue relates to the genetic modification of plants and animals in agriculture. Newspapers, popular magazines, and even our Facebook feeds are full of statements…
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