Meet the luminescent Aequorea victoria. This jellyfish lights up the eastern Pacific Ocean with a green fluorescent signal. Producing this signal is a two steps process. First a blue light is created through an interaction between released calcium (Ca2+) and…
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Biotech Basics: An Introduction to Cell Biology
The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Robert Hooke first described the cell in 1665, when he used a microscope to examine a piece of cork. To his eyes, he saw an orderly…
November 14th is World Diabetes Day
Diabetes -- chances are you know someone who has been affected by this disease. But, what is diabetes, medically speaking? The term diabetes can refer to a group of chronic diseases that occur when there are increased levels of blood…
Seeing (and trying) is believing
Have you ever wanted to try Edvotek® kits or equipment before making the investment? You're in luck! In November and December, we're traveling all over the country with a fantastic series of biotechnology experiments in tow. Be sure to join…
