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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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Exploring Precision Medicine

Type(s): Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Human Disease, Pharmaceuticals, Precision Medicine, Bioethics, Bioinformatics, Lab Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Sequencing, PCR, Restriction Enzymes, Teaching and Learning, Equity
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Advanced

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Foundations of Biotech

The Foundations of Biotech labs were created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts; in these labs, students explore recombinant DNA technology.

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Human Disease, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & Society, Race & Genetics, Bioethics, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Cloning, Column Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Editing, Gene Sequencing, Ligation, PCR, Pipetting, Plating, Restriction Enzymes, Transformation, Teaching and Learning, Workforce Preparation
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Advanced

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ABE for Lower Secondary School

This lesson is a series of lower-secondary school activities modeled after the ABE Foundations of Biotech lab series. In it, younger students can explore some of the tools and techniques of… READ MORE

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Human Disease, Lab Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Pipetting
Education Levels: Lower Secondary

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Exploring Tools of the Biotechnology Lab: Pipetting

The biotechnology industry has changed tremendously with the introduction of new tools and technologies. Many of these advances have changed the way scientists work, allowing them to accomplish tasks… READ MORE

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Classroom-based, Lab-based
Topic(s): Lab Techniques, Pipetting, Teaching and Learning, Differentiated Instruction
Education Levels: Lower Secondary

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Exploring Tools of the Biotechnology Lab: Yeast – The Living Tool

Because the cellular processes of yeast are relatively easy to manipulate, it has been extensively used as a model organism in biotechnology research. Like human cells, yeast cells have a nucleus… READ MORE

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Classroom-based, Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Lab Techniques, Gene Editing, Gene Sequencing, Pipetting
Education Levels: Lower Secondary

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Dog Drool Investigation Extension Lab

In this extension lab, students use gel electrophoresis and a series of prepared dyes to determine which dog ate their homework!

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Lab Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Pipetting, Teaching and Learning, Differentiated Instruction
Education Levels: Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Introductory

ABE Student Laboratory Workbook (Australia)

ABE Student Laboratory Workbook

The ABE Student Laboratory workbook, created by ABE Australia, directly connects the ABE Foundations of Biotech labs to Australian educational standards. In addition, each lab has suggestions for how… READ MORE

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Teaching and Learning, Differentiated Instruction
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Introductory, Advanced

ABE Guides (Portuguese)

Foundation of Biotech Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence Guides (Portuguese)

ABE Foundations of Biotech Abridged Genetic Engineering Sequence Teacher Guide and Student Guide in Portuguese.

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Teaching and Learning, Emergent Multilingual Learners
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Introductory, Advanced

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