Kicking off Summer with Edvotek’s Biotech Bootcamp!

Welcome to the (un)official summer home of biotechnology! Over the next few months, Edvotek scientists will be providing an exciting mix of fun and educational lessons to get you, and your students, up to speed on all things biotech. This…

Your Guide to Forensics at Edvotek

Forensic Science is one of the most exciting fields of science and biotechnology! Forensic science utilizes the scientific method and techniques in order to investigate crimes. It encompasses a wide variety of scientific practices such as the analysis of DNA,…

Lab Science: The Why Behind the Steps in a DNA Extraction

In science, every step has a story. Whether you're tweaking the temperature in a PCR cycle or measuring out just the right amount of enzyme, each action has a purpose and a reason why it’s done that way. In the…

The DNA Detective: Reuniting Families with DNA Fingerprinting and Electrophoresis

Are you ready to step into the shoes of a forensic genealogist? At this year’s NSTA workshop in Philadelphia, Edvotek invites you to solve a family mystery using DNA fingerprinting and electrophoresis in our hands-on workshop: The DNA Detective: Reuniting…