Addiction affects everyone. The opioid epidemic has been particularly hard-hitting: in 2018, two of every three drug overdoses in the U.S. were due to opioids, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Understanding the genetic links to drug dependency can reduce the likelihood of opioids being prescribed to high-risk patients.
Real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) has become a household name. But in the decades before the COVID-19 pandemic, it enabled researchers to monitor cellular activities and environments to revolutionize scientific knowledge. In this webinar presented in partnership with the NABT, Leigh Brown discusses the history, innovation, and applications that make qPCR a core technique in laboratories around the globe.
Looking to add CRISPR into your curriculum? We’ve got you covered with the essentials you’ll need to introduce this cutting-edge topic to your students. We’ll start with the discovery of CRISPR, explain how CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing works, and demonstrate a free paper model you can use with your students.
Students often struggle with tying cellular respiration and photosynthesis together. Learn strategies for using algae beads to illuminate how both processes are interrelated in an easy-to-use unified experimental system.
This webinar explores the revolutionary world of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and its application in identifying and validating tumor-associated markers. Discover how this cutting-edge technique provides a less invasive and more effective means of detecting cancer in its early stages. See how to use a paper model to teach antigen-antibody interactions and the stages of a complete ELISA workflow.
Are you eager to ignite a passion for independent research in your students without the challenges of lab development and material sourcing? In this webinar, we unveil a project meticulously crafted by undergraduate and community college educators. This project was designed to seamlessly introduce students to the world of molecular biology, allowing them to apply essential skills and techniques while engaging in a real-world research endeavor.