The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Robert Hooke first described the cell in 1665, when he used a microscope to examine a piece of cork. To his eyes, he saw an orderly…
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November 14th is World Diabetes Day
Diabetes -- chances are you know someone who has been affected by this disease. But, what is diabetes, medically speaking? The term diabetes can refer to a group of chronic diseases that occur when there are increased levels of blood…
Biotechnology Basics – What is a Model Organism?
What is a model organism? A model organism is any plant, animal or microorganism that allows us to study fundamental questions in biology that may be hard to study directly in complex organisms like humans. What are some characteristics of…
Linking Biotechnology to Physical Science and Engineering Standards
For those of you who have not read our overview of the Next Generation Science Standards, please read it here. In brief, the Next Generation Science Standards are a set of guidelines that focus on preparing students for careers in…
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