Genetically Engineering Corn in the Classroom: A Hands-On CRISPR-Cas9 Simulation for Students

As climate change reshapes our world, scientists are racing to develop crops that can withstand drought, pests, and other environmental stressors. What if your students could step into the shoes of these scientists—right from your classroom? With our CRISPR-Cas9 Simulation:…

Discovering the Nitoplast

It started with a mystery and then a high-tech search. In the 1990s, Dr. Jonathan Zehr, an ocean ecologist at the University of California, found an eye-catching DNA sequence in the water samples he was studying. Analysis of the sequence…

Color Your Classroom: Engaging Students with Bacteria and Bio-Art!

The Science and Creativity Behind Agar Art: Painting with Microbes Art and science, often perceived as separate domains, beautifully merge in the practice of agar art—a unique technique where living microorganisms serve as the medium for artistic expression. This fascinating…