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Visualization of chromosomes dividing Now, in our last blog posts, we talked about about the different steps and end points for mitosis and meiosis. Remember, both of these processes focus on the division of cells, but at different times and…
Read More Keeping up with the Chromosomes, Part 3: Meiosis vs. Mitosis
Playful, mischievous, lovable, or lazy, canine personalities seem to span a spectrum as broad as found in humans. Indeed, one of the first questions that every potential dog owner asks is how a specific breed's quirks will fit into what…
Thermal cyclers are quickly becoming one of the most important tools in the classroom laboratory, but why? Well, the versatility of the Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, plus its ease of use makes it a perfect upper level activity for…
Read More Thinking about thermal cyclers. What is important for my classroom laboratory?
SNP analysis of the PTC gene using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is one of my favorite ways to demonstrate the link between genotype and phenotype in the classroom laboratory. This wonderful experiment involves the isolation of human DNA from…
Read More Exploring the Genetics of Taste: PTC PCR Perfection
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