In spite of everyone's best efforts, accidents happen in the laboratory. Glassware is dropped or chipped, fingers are stabbed by sharps, and chemicals are spilled on the bench or floor. If handled properly, a chemical spill can be nothing more…
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Scientific crafting: DIY manipulatives to use in your laboratory
What is a manipulative? Simply put, they are physical models that allow students to physically engage with a scientific concept before performing the experiment. These models are very important teaching tools in the science classroom, as they represent a low-stakes…
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The basics of heart anatomy
The human heart is an amazing organ. It is about the size of a fist and is located in the chest cavity, just behind the sternum. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and is essential for…
Biotech Yearly Recap
As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back at some of the significant developments in the biotech industry. Here are a few highlights: Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels.com COVID-19 vaccines: The most notable…
