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    DNA Subway Learning Resources
    DNA Subway is a NIBLSE Recommended resource. This is a collection of learning resources associated with DNA Subway.
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    Applying phylogenetic tree building in MEGA X to forensic applications for identifying unknown specimens
    This exercise is designed to guide a learner through the construction of phylogenetic trees as a means of addressing research questions in forensic science such as the identification of previously...
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    Creating Phylogenetic Trees from DNA Sequences
    This interactive module shows how DNA sequences can be used to infer evolutionary relationships among organisms and represent them as phylogenetic trees.
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    DNA and Knot Theory
    This module introduces knot theory in the context of understanding the packing of DNA. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
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    Gelin’: Gel Electrophoresis Simulation
    Students will understand how DNA is separated into a fingerprint by using a chromatography activity to simulate gel electrophoresis.
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    EvolSeq
    An Excel worksheet that simulates the molecular evolution of DNA sequences.
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    Lesson III - Annotation
    Genome Solver began as a way to teach undergraduate faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics; no coding or scripting is required. Lesson III introduces Annotation, or assigning meaning to all...
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    Bacteria Transformation
    TeachEngineering resource in which students construct paper recombinant plasmids to simulate the methods genetic engineers use to create modified bacteria.
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    Building creatures with the central dogma of biology
    Activity that demonstrates how nucleotide changes can affect phenotypes
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    Lesson V - Phylogenetics
    Genome Solver began as a way to teach undergraduate faculty some basic skills in bioinformatics; no coding or scripting is required. Lesson V is an introduction to Phylogenetics.
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    Half Life of mRNA
    This module introduces exponential growth and decay in the context of understanding the stability of mRNA. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
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    A Curious Display
    Case study on genetically modified organisms provided in English and American Sign Language.
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    Hemoglobin bioinformatics
    This is an introduction to bioinformatics using hemoglobin as an example. The worksheets introduce students to resources to explore the DNA, RNA and polypeptide linear structure with a brief...
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    Origin and Diversity of Armor in Girdled Lizards
    The girdled lizards (Cordylidae) are a family of distinctively armored lizards endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. Students examine lizards in this family to classify the lizards based on morphological...
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    Doubling Time of Tumors
    This module introduces the calculation of potential doubling time of tumorous cells in the context of understanding the growth of a population of the cells. It is intended for an introductory...
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    When tests disagree, how do I know if I have COVID-19?
    Students will learn about infectious disease and the immune response to infection by investigating different types of tests (PCR, antigen, and antibody tests) to detect the SARS-CoV-2 viral genetic...
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    Exploring Microbial Diversity: An Interactive In-Class Assignment for Biology and Microbiology Courses
    This interactive assignment engages students in a hands-on exploration of microbial diversity and the importance of microbes in ecosystems. Designed for General Biology II and Introduction to...
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