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Ever since its discovery, GFP or green fluorescent protein, has been widely used in cell and molecular biology laboratories due to its versatility and effectiveness. This powerful research tool was first discovered in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria, and expresses its…
Fall is fully upon us, and as the nights get longer and the temperature drops I've found myself spending more time inside. This, of course, includes many of our students who are spending 2020 in a hybrid or fully virtual…
Read More Four Fun Fall Experiments for Kids (to do at home)
Agarose gel electrophoresis is a simple yet powerful technique used in the biotechnology laboratory. This biotechnology technique uses electricity and a porous gel matrix to separate mixtures of molecules into discrete zones, or bands, based on the physical properties of…
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Humans have long recognized and taken advantage of genetic variation through traditional plant and animal husbandry techniques. For centuries, selective breeding and conventional hybridization have been used to increase desirable qualities. For fruits and vegetables, desirable qualities include disease-resistance, drought…
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