Bacteria, yeast, and other microbes are a necessary part of natural part of the world. Microbes are microscopic, meaning that we cannot see them with the naked eye. Instead, we hunt for microorganisms in our homes using petri dishes filled…
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Biotechnology Scavenger Hunt
Where do you think biotechnology happens? Here? What about here? Or here? If this was a multiple-choice question the answer would be D. All of the above. At its core, biotechnology is using what we know about biology to solve…
Edvotek MyLab Custom Kits
COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel Coronavirus, has spread rapidly across the world and caused shutdowns of almost every sort, including schools. Many teachers have been forced to move their lessons online, and many parents have become novice homeschoolers.…
Six experiments that can be done (almost) anywhere
Looking to engage budding scientists but barred from the lab? Here are six Edvotek experiments that are high on science but low on equipment requirements. Update (4/30/2020): Many of the experiments mentioned below are now available as MyLabs Custom Kits.…
