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Like most of the world, the majority of the scientific community has shut down. However, papers and articles that were already in the works are still being published. In fact, just this week a paper was published in the journal…
Cell culture hood and equipment What are they? Aseptic techniques are a large set of practices that prevent contamination by eliminating the unintentional transfer of microorganisms and cells. In general, these practices involve a combination of environmental control, personal hygiene,…
A comprehensive set of resources to help you talk to your students about the ongoing pandemic. Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably been inundated with news regarding the current viral pandemic affecting over 100 countries worldwide. It’s a little…
Read More Going Viral with COVID-19: Using Current Events in the Biotechnology Classroom
Transformation is a biotechnology technique that is used daily in research laboratories around the world. This technique allows scientists to force E. coli to take up small, circular pieces of DNA called plasmids from the surrounding environment. Using recombinant DNA…
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