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Science courses have traditionally been taught as discrete subjects, with life sciences, chemistry, physics and other core subjects existing as distinct topics. There are many reasons for this, including state and national standards that prioritize the mastery of subject-specific concepts.…
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a common technique used to quantify or detect compounds like antigens and antibodies. ELISA can be used to diagnose a number of diseases, and usually is used for viral diagnostics. A few examples of diseases…
Western blotting is an old, but widely used biotechnology technique used to detect proteins in a sample. Given its commonality and importance in scientific research, here is everything you need to know about western blots. Overview What exactly is western…
Every Friday on Twitter, scientists from around the world post their favorite glowing pictures on Twitter using the hashtag #FluorescenceFriday. So, what is fluorescence? And how can you study it in your classroom? First, fluorescence is defined as "the emission…
