Can biotechnology education thrive without grades?

Imagine a world where the anxiety of grades dissipates, and the thrill of true learning takes center stage. This is the promise of ungrading—a revolutionary teaching approach that emphasizes mastery, encourages genuine curiosity, and prepares students for the complexities of…

Migration Mysteries: Decoding the Navigation Strategies of Migratory Birds

As winter in the northern hemisphere transitions into spring, a remarkable phenomenon unfolds in the skies above us - the grand spectacle of spring migration. Every year, countless birds embark on epic journeys, traversing continents in a display of nature's…

Common Lab Questions: GFP Transformation and Purification

Figure 1: Ribbon structure of the GFP protein. The chromophore is highlighted. Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) is a naturally occurring protein that emits a green light when exposed to certain wavelengths of light. It's an important component in many of…