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Exploring Precision Medicine
ABE’s Exploring Precision Medicine module explores the connections between genes and traits. Students learn how slight genetic differences can impact how well a patient responds to certain medications and explore how future physicians may use DNA sequencing to inform clinical decision-making. Students examine how variations in a gene influence…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Complex Part 1: The Good—Lactic Acid Bacteria
Students investigate some of the claims companies make about probiotics and learn several key techniques in biotechnology (including aseptic technique, spreading, pipetting, sterilization using a… READ MORE
Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-basedTopic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Precision Medicine, Data Science, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Pipetting, Plating
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
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What Can DNA Tell Us About Race?
This project examines issues of race and racism using a variety of scientific lenses, and debunks many widely held misconceptions. Students use a variety of techniques to look at misconceptions,… READ MORE
Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-basedTopic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Biotech & Society, Race & Genetics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, PCR, Pipetting, Teaching and Learning, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Equity
Education Levels: Upper Secondary