Biotech Basics: Classroom Aseptic Techniques

For many biotech experiments, precision and purity are vitally important. Whether you are culturing cells, cloning DNA, or analyzing student samples, any contaminant risks ruining the entire experiment. That's why aseptic technique is a cornerstone of every successful teaching lab…

Water Watch: A Microbial Most-Wanted List


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…

The Magnetic Microbiome

All animals contain bacteria within them that makes up an organism's microbiome. Researchers are investigating bacteria to understand how animals navigate using Earth’s magnetic field. It is thought that migratory animals can sense the Earth's magnetic field in order to…