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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
One of the most impactful experiments in the Biotechnology Laboratory is Kit #223, Transformation of E. coli with Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP). We love this experiment for many reasons: green, glowing bacteria, a visual link between genotype and phenotype, and…
Today marks the Winter Solstice. To celebrate here are five of our favorite winter themed and genetic themed reads. Cozy up with something warm to drink and discover DNA’s role in the cold weather adaptations of humans, squirrels, fishes, rabbits,…
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