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    Synthetic Biology

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    In this lesson, students learn research and learn the underlying concepts of Synthetic Biology, learn how to apply engineering design process to create systems of devices composed of parts of DNA,… Read more

    Class Sessions

    5–15

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

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    Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based)

    Thalassemia

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    In this lesson, students deepen their understanding of the relationship between scientific research in modern biology and medicine by studying the genetic basis of thalassemia, a form of hereditary… Read more

    Class Sessions

    15

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Wells curriculum cover
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based)

    Differentiated ABE

    Wells curriculum cover

    This differentiated learning program enables senior students studying Investigating Science to access the ABE program to deepen their understanding of how the discovery of the structure of DNA has… Read more

    Class Sessions

    5–10

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based)

    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

    Class Sessions

    5+

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based, Web-based)

    Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Rice is a staple food product in many countries across the globe, and it can be modified in numerous useful ways (e.g., to be resistant to diseases, to include additional nutrients as in golden rice… Read more

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Foundations of Biotech Cover Image
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based)

    Foundations of Biotech Labs

    Foundations of Biotech Cover Image

    Foundations of Biotech labs were created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts; in these labs, students explore recombinant DNA technology. Sequences of these labs were designed to… Read more

    Class Sessions

    4–20

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary, Advanced

  • Resource (Lab-based)

    Exploring Precision Medicine (Lab-based)

    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… Read more

    Class Sessions

    8–12

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary, Advanced

  • Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based)

    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

    Class Sessions

    5+

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based, Web-based)

    Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Rice is a staple food product in many countries across the globe, and it can be modified in numerous useful ways (e.g., to be resistant to diseases, to include additional nutrients as in golden rice… Read more

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Foundations of Biotech Cover Image
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based)

    Foundations of Biotech Labs

    Foundations of Biotech Cover Image

    Foundations of Biotech labs were created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts; in these labs, students explore recombinant DNA technology. Sequences of these labs were designed to… Read more

    Class Sessions

    4–20

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary, Advanced

  • ""
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based)

    Synthetic Biology

    ""

    In this lesson, students learn research and learn the underlying concepts of Synthetic Biology, learn how to apply engineering design process to create systems of devices composed of parts of DNA,… Read more

    Class Sessions

    5–15

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • ""
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based)

    Thalassemia

    ""

    In this lesson, students deepen their understanding of the relationship between scientific research in modern biology and medicine by studying the genetic basis of thalassemia, a form of hereditary… Read more

    Class Sessions

    15

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Wells curriculum cover
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Classroom-based)

    Differentiated ABE

    Wells curriculum cover

    This differentiated learning program enables senior students studying Investigating Science to access the ABE program to deepen their understanding of how the discovery of the structure of DNA has… Read more

    Class Sessions

    5–10

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation
    Resource (Teaching Materials, Lab-based, Web-based)

    Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Cover of Curriculum: Rice Genetic Modification Simulation

    Rice is a staple food product in many countries across the globe, and it can be modified in numerous useful ways (e.g., to be resistant to diseases, to include additional nutrients as in golden rice… Read more

    Appropriate Ages

    Upper Secondary

  • ""
    Blog Post

    ABE at St. Ivo Academy, Cambridgeshire, UK

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    First published in the ABE UK monthly newsletter. At St. Ivo, we have been running the Amgen Biotech Experience for our year 13 groups for the past 7 years. Each year we aim to create individual… Read more

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    Blog Post

    Cleaning Up Past Perceptions of Chemistry

    green chemistry leaders at Amgen

    Chemistry often gets a bad reputation. While it can be blamed for some environmental problems, says Oliver Thiel, that’s not the whole story; this Earth Day, he wants to set the record straight.  “… Read more

  • Boy COVID Test
    Blog Post

    PCR: The Gold Standard of COVID Tests

    Boy COVID Test

    In 2019, scientists first became aware of a new virus that was spreading in China. The disease, soon recognized as a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), quickly traveled around the globe, infecting people in… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Analyzing Our Genes to Pinpoint Disease

    You may never have heard of her, but Dr. Mary-Claire King is a significant name when it comes to the study of genetics. King was born in 1946 in Illinois (USA). The loss of her childhood best friend… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Called into Action: Creating an At-Home Lab to Reach the Underrepresented

    The week of George Floyd’s murder, Prachi Bagadia, like many people, felt like she wanted to take action. A senior associate scientist at Amgen San Francisco, she turned to a colleague, Aby Rodriguez… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Considering the Ethics of Editing Genes (Part 2)

    In Part 1 of this series, we explored the ethics of gene editing in the context of editing plant and animal genomes for agricultural purposes. In this part, we explore two more controversial uses of… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Considering the Ethics of Editing Genes (Part 1)

    In this first part of a two-part blog series, we explore the history and ethics of editing plant and animal genes in the context of agriculture and offer suggestions for incorporating the ethics of… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Barriers to Teacher Success

    In past ABE all-staff meetings, we have discussed barriers to teacher success. Below are some suggestions from various ABE site staff on how to make your ABE labs run more smoothly. For teachers… Read more

  • Blog Post

    30 Years of ABE: Micropipetting Through the Years

    When the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) first started in 1990, teachers like Hugh Nelson walked students through the steps for micropipetting through instructions on an overhead projector. While the… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Plating Tips and Tricks

    Plating is a crucial skill in biotechnology; doing it properly helps ensure better results and reduces the risk of contamination. Because students will imitate whatever they see, it is also important… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Gel Electrophoresis: Do’s and Don’ts

    Gel electrophoresis is an important verification step in ABE's Foundations of Biotech labs. It allows students to determine the size of a product by comparing it with a DNA ladder. Learning to… Read more

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    Blog Post

    Pipetting 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Everyone Master the Use of a Micropipette

    pipetting

    Pipetting is a crucial skill in biotechnology. Doing it properly helps ensure better results in the lab, prolongs the life of the equipment, and reduces waste of expensive reagents. These skills are… Read more

  • Blog Post

    Piloting PCR at Bay Area Schools: PDIs in Action

    In the last month, Maia Binding and her team have worked with some 30 teachers across the San Francisco Bay area to arm them with new tools and knowledge to share with their students this fall. The… Read more

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