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  • Decoding Careers in DNA

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    Genetic coding lesson brings computational biology and STEM careers to life

  • Pass the DNA, Please

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    Play a modified game of “Telephone” to learn about transcription, translation, and gene expression.

  • From DNA to Disorder

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    The fact that one little letter out of three billion can really make a difference in the genetic makeup of an individual is often difficult for high school students to grasp. Molecular biology is a challenging topic to…

  • DNA Mapping Made Simple

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    The universality of the genetic code has allowed DNA isolated from a specific organism to be transferred and incorporated in another organism, transforming bacterial, yeast, plant, and animal cells. This transformation…

  • Extracting the Max From a DNA Extraction

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    Students of all ages get a thrill out of actually seeing clumps or strands of DNA. The Biotechnology/Bioinformatics Discovery! Project, a professional development workshop offered to science teachers, has always…

  • Idea Bank: Pipe Cleaner DNA

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    The pipe cleaner DNA model uses simple materials, but offers limitless opportunities for realistic manipulation, including DNA replication, mutation, and protein synthesis. The activity is also appropriate for students…

  • Favorite Demonstration: Using Dice to Explore the Consequences of DNA Mutations

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    Working collaboratively, students explore the effect of different types of DNA mutations using dice. The exercise provides students with a tangible way of visualizing how mutations may contribute to genetic diversity…

  • The Case of the Druid Dracula: A Directed "Clicker" Case Study on DNA Fingerprinting

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    This article describes how case studies have been successfully implemented in an introductory biology course of 300+ students using available technologies ranging from WebCT, used to assign students to permanent small…

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