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Analyzing DNA in a High School Laboratory: Students study the genetics of sage grouse
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Students learn a variety of scientific concepts while studying the genetics of sage grouse. In this project students learn that good science relies on carefully collected data and logical interpretation of that data.…
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DNA as a Binary Code: How the Physical Structure of Nucleotide Bases Carries Information
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The DNA triplet code also functions as a binary code. Because double-ring compounds cannot bind to double-ring compounds in the DNA code, the sequence of bases classified simply as purines or pyrimidines can encode for…
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A special topics course combining two relevant and contemporary themes (forensic DNA analysis and illicit drug detection) was developed to stimulate student enthusiasm and enhance understanding of forensic science.…
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Crossing Disciplinary Lines—Bar Codes and DNA Codes: Students Crack the Codes of Digital Technology
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In this course, students study bar codes used by the U.S, Postal Service. Once students have a basic understanding of these codes, they compare their features with that of DNA codes. When students are introduced to the…
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In clinical laboratories, molecular methods of DNA analysis such as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are used to identify fungal and bacterial pathogens, parasites, and important viruses. This laboratory will fit…
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The basic goal in designing the molecular biology lab was to provide students with exercises that were as representative as possible of current research protocols. This goal was easy for some exercises but the DNA…
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