HeLa Cells – The Definitive Guide | Biology Dictionary
Definition HeLa cells, named after their original donor Henrietta Lacks, represent the most widely-used human cell line in the field of biological research. The cervical cells of a dying woman…
Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes
Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes Shannan Muskopf April 2, 2022 In this simple exercise, students simulate how restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis can be used to identify different species…
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Worksheets
Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes – Lac Operon
The lac-operon is a group of genes involved in lactose metabolism. E. coli bacteria consume glucose for metabolic processes. If glucose is absent, the bacteria can switch “ON” the genes…
Restore Vision after Stroke by a recently researched Gene Therapy
Vision loss after stroke is likely more common than you think. According to Stroke.org, up to 66% of all stroke survivors will experience some change to their vision following the…