In this activity, students are exposed to some of the most significant biomolecules currently exploited by technology and identify their natural origins. They also explain the significance of the roles these biomolecules play in nature, as well as for humans. Specifically, students work to develop a logical process for a real-life application of biotechnology (insulin production) using knowledge...
Case It v5.03 is a computer simulation that will perform common laboratory procedures on any DNA or protein sequence, including PCR, ELISA, DNA gel electrophoresis, western blot, Southern blot and so on. By using the computer simulation together with designed cases (such as infectious diseases, inherited diseases or crime scenes), students will have the opportunities to propose questions,...
This 3D animation shows how HIV infects cells, and how HIVs replicate themselves using infected cells' materials. At the end of the video, possible ways to inhibit HIV infection/replication is illustrated.
It is convenient to watch this video from youtube.com, but it's original source is here: http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/corporate/news/news_videos_disease.htm.
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Through this tutorial, students will gain an understanding of the procedures for measuring enzyme activity, using the specific example of an assay for the bacterial enzyme, β-galactosidase.
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