Exploring the Hidden World: Microscopy Adventures with Kids

Each year, Edvotek participates in a local elementary school science fair. This year, we hosted a microscopy booth where the young scientists could look at a selection of common household objects using an inexpensive digital microscope. Microscopes let us see…

Code Breakers: Using CRISPR for Sickle Cell Gene Editing

https://youtu.be/OzUZWxv_U7Y?si=9fNb6klYo_taQH7I Modern biotechnology has ushered in a new era of scientific discovery, with powerful techniques like genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology transforming research and medicine. These innovations have enabled scientists to manipulate DNA sequences directly, significantly reducing the time…

Edvotek Career Exploration Podcast: Becoming a Genetic Counselor

Transcript:  Edvotek Career Exploration Podcast: Becoming a Genetic Counselor Hello, and welcome to the Edvotek Career Exploration Podcast. Today, we explore the fascinating role of genetic counselors in medicine and life sciences research.  Genetics is the study of genes and…