Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the NSTA STEM Forum & Expo in NewOrleans. STEM is more than just the buzzword of the moment and this conference is a unique opportunity for educators and exhibitors to get together…
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Teaching Genetic Diversity using Forensic Science
Explore genetic diversity with a cutting edge forensic science experiment! Your students become crime scene investigators as they analyze biological evidence using DNA fingerprinting, a technique that identifies people via genetic differences called polymorphisms. Gel electrophoresis is used to create…
New and Improved Labeling Means Fewer Headaches
Although we always strive to make your experiments as easy and worry-free as possible, we are occasionally contacted by customers seeking some assistance with the labeling of the microcentrifuge tubes in their kits. It seems that the labels can occasionally…
The Polar Bear Diet (Don’t Try This At Home!)
For years doctors have urged people to watch what they eat. A big part of this has involved maintaining low levels of cholesterol, a complex lipid that is essential for animal cell membranes. Cholesterol is naturally synthesized in the liver,…
