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In science, every step has a story. Whether you're tweaking the temperature in a PCR cycle or measuring out just the right amount of enzyme, each action has a purpose and a reason why it’s done that way. In the…
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Each year, Edvotek participates in a local elementary school science fair. This year, we hosted a microscopy booth where the young scientists could look at a selection of common household objects using an inexpensive digital microscope. Microscopes let us see…
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Here in Washington, D.C., spring doesn’t really start until the cherry blossoms show up. Streets, parks, and the National Mall all transform into a sea of pink and white, with people from all over the world coming to see the…
Most microbes are harmless or even beneficial, but a small subset—pathogens—can wreak havoc on human health. One of the most common ways people encounter pathogens is through contaminated water. While many water sources undergo treatment that eliminates over 99.9% of…
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