Genes in the Cold: The Survival Code for Winter

When the cold weather of winter arrives, many organisms face extreme challenges, from freezing temperatures to shorter days and less food. To survive, these organisms rely on gene regulation. This process involves modulating gene transcription to effectively turn genes “on”…

What Makes a Winter Storm? (The Science Behind the Snow)

If you live in the United States, chances are you have been impacted by Winter Storm Blair this week that hit nearly 12 states. However, winter storms don’t just happen by chance—they’re the result of several weather elements coming together…

Enhance Your Teaching with Edvotek’s Top 10 Blog Highlights

We think the Edvotek blog is a great place to find educational content to enhance your teaching and learning. Luckily so do you! In 2024, we had more people read our blog then ever before. Here's what the biotechnology education…