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In nature, bacteria pass small pieces of DNA back and forth in two unique ways, which we call transformation and conjugation. In transformation, a bacterium takes up free DNA from the surrounding environment. Some bacteria, like H. influenzae, do this…
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It’s around every corner and in every backpack and purse. And - after the initial buying panic this spring - it’s even back on your local grocery store shelf! With flu & cold season around the corner and the Covid…
This is a guest post from Dr. Geoff Hunt, Public Outreach Specialist at the American Society for Microbiology. You can find him on Twitter at @TheGeoffHunt. https://youtu.be/OKFEfuLJRAg If you are a fan of bioart, consider entering the American Society for…
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We're rolling out a new video series on our YouTube Channel: Technical tip videos! For our first, we'll be covering a frequent teacher question: how can I sterilize media without an expensive autoclave? Read on for more information, or view…
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