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The Science of our Thanksgiving Meal
We're rapidly approaching the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, which can also be thought of as a festival of food. On our blog, we previously covered some of the food science behind Thanksgiving, and even discussed the science behind…
What is transformation efficiency and why is it important?
Transformation is highly inefficient—only one in every 10,000 cells successfully incorporates the plasmid DNA. However, since a billion cells are used in a transformation experiment, only a few cells must take up the plasmid to achieve a positive outcome. We can use the data from our experiment to calculate the transformation efficiency!
5 Science Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust
You know it when you see (and taste) it. Perfect pie crust. Flaky but not crumbly. Substantial enough to hold the filling but not tough. Buttery and delicious. For many, the key to a perfect crust lies in years of…
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