EDVOTEK 2024 Professional Development Conferences

We are committed to developing new and exciting resources for the biotechnology classroom. That's why we have developed an exciting series of professional development workshops for many of the conferences we attend. Check out our upcoming schedule and we hope to see you soon at a conference…

As Cancer Rates Increase, Scientists Examine What We Eat

For decades, scientists have warned that potentially harmful chemicals are being found in the foods and drinks that we consume. However, a recent study has expanded the warning by highlighting nearly 200 chemicals that have been connected to breast cancer…

Biotech Basics: Transformation and Conjugation

Bacteria, with their simple structure and rapid reproduction, have developed intricate mechanisms to exchange genetic material. Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the exchange of genetic material between organisms. HGT plays a crucial role in bacterial evolution and adaptation. Here's a…