Which micropipette is right for me?
Micropipettes allow scientists to precisely measure small volumes, and are essential tools in the molecular biology lab. A single...
Live Demo: COVID qPCR Learning Lab
Free webinar for students, teachers, and the general public Join Dr. Alex Dainis for a first look at this new...
Teaching COVID? Electrophoresis and qPCR-based options for your classroom
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust molecular biology techniques in popular discourse like never before, and with that thrust has...
Bring the science of COVID testing to your class!
Q: What is a qPCR test? A: An excellent way to engage your students on topics like viruses, biotechnology, and...
Choosing a DNA stain for classroom use
Have you ever wondered which DNA stain is best for your gel electrophoresis needs? If so, this blog post...
Choosing the right DNA ladder
When performing gel electrophoresis, scientists include DNA ladders that contain DNA fragments of known sizes. The ladder enables scientists...
Meet a scientist: Dr. Elaine Ostrander unlocks secrets from the dog genome
Over the last two decades, or longer, you have been bombarded with news about efforts to sequence and understand...
Genes in Space selects winning student experiment for launch to International Space Station
Student-led project will pioneer a bioengineered method for testing water quality aboard the ISS Cambridge, Mass., July 29, 2021 – Student...
Astronauts demonstrate CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in space
First successful use aboard International Space Station of new technique for studying DNA repair in yeast Researchers have developed and...
