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    Build Multiomic and Visualization Skills in Bioscience Lecture
    This resource promotes inclusive learning by using all free platforms to extend the central dogma to an applied experience. Genomics is focused on with literature reviews that are performed to...

    Keywords: geneticsBiochemistryBiology and Biochemistry EduationProtein StructureBioinformatics and GenomicsFunctional GenomicstranscriptomicsproteomicsRNAseqClinical genomicsprotein structure modelingInclusive teaching3D protein structure /function analysisinclusive classrooms3D protein structuresinclusivegene

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    Sexy Smells - A case study using preen oil composition of the Dark Eyed Junco
    Poster on a case study invites students to explore the biochemistry and physiology of pheromones using authentic data presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: case studyBiochemistryphysiologypheromonesSummer Workshop 2018

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    Joel E. Greengiant Learns About Peas: From Nucleotides to Selection
    This case study follows purveyors of peas, Joel E. and Jolene Greengiant, as they learn about the origin, biochemistry, genetics and eventual artificial selection of sweet (wrinkled) peas, all in...

    Keywords: geneticspopulation geneticsEvolutionintroductory biologycase studybiologyResources @ NSF - NCCSTSmeiosisMendel’s peaspea plantPisum sativumMendel’s Lawsmolecular geneticsmutationnucleotide insertionartificial selectionstarch synthesisstarch branching enzymeplant domesticationlegumesResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Reference

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    ICABL: An Inclusive Community for the Assessment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Learning (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    ICABL is an inclusive and collaborative community that supports the professional development of biochemistry and molecular biology scientist-educators committed to the enhancement of student...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    "What's on your plate?" with Adam Cornish, PhD
    This talk delves into “Modern Agriculture: What’s on Your Plate?” with Dr. Adam Cornish. Adam is a program analyst in the Office of Agricultural Policy at the State Department, and received his...

    Keywords: agriculturePublic PolicyGMOs

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    Collaborative case writing and field testing with Molecular CaseNet brings together discipline specific expertise for innovative pedagogical tools in the classroom
    Molecular case studies (MCS) use an interesting story as a hook , followed by exploration of biochemistry of one or more molecules of interest.  They can be useful in teaching about macromolecule...
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    A BioGraphy of Life: How Graph Theory Makes Mathematics Recognizable, Relevant, and Research-Rich in Biology Education
    Presentation given at the 2106 SIAM Conference on Applied Mathematics Education on graph theory.

    Keywords: graph theory

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    Using Regression Models to Examine the Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Fluid pH
    In this activity students will use statistics and regression models to explore the effects of carbon dioxide on blood pH by measuring pH changes that occur over time as carbon dioxide reacts with...

    Keywords: BiochemistryphysiologyAnatomyGeneral BiologyChoosing modelsCreate graphsInterpret graphsConcepts in Statisticscreate modelsmake predictions

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    Mol* Adaptation: Case of Severe Insulin Resistance
    This is an adaptation using Mol* on the original case written. This case focuses on understanding how a mutation in a cell signalling protein (a kinase) can prevent insulin function and lead to...

    Keywords: molecular visualization and analysisPDBMolecular Case Studyinsulin resistanceMol*MolStar

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    A Case of Severe Insulin Resistance
    This case focuses on understanding how a mutation in a cell signalling protein (a kinase) can prevent insulin function and lead to diabetes.

    Keywords: molecular visualization and analysisPDBMolecular Case Studyinsulin resistance

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    A "Box of Lessons" for Exploring Biomolecular Structure and Function
    Biomolecular structure and function is emphasized as a core concept in a variety of community determined educational standards for biology and chemistry. Most curricula introduce students to the...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsproteinsRNADNAmolecular visualizationbiomolecular structurebiomolecular visualizationProtein Data BankPDBMolecular CaseNet FMN

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    Nicholas' Story
    This 3 part case on sickle cell disease focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of its cause, symptoms, complications, management, treatment, and possible cures.

    Keywords: Hemoglobinmolecular visualization and analysissickle cell diseasePDBMolecular Case Study

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    Nicholas' Story
    This 3 part case on sickle cell disease focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of its cause, symptoms, complications, management, treatment, and possible cures.

    Keywords: Hemoglobinmolecular visualization and analysissickle cell diseasePDBMolecular Case Study

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    2017-D_Goulet-Modeling, Simulating, and Parameter Fitting of Biochemical Kinetic Experiments
    In many chemical and biological applications, systems of differential equations containing unknown parameters are used to explain empirical observations and experimental data. The differential...

    Keywords: optimizationBiochemistrysensitivity analysischromatographymass actioncluster analysisconservation lawsdimerizationestrogen receptor protein

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    Ungrading to Decentered Grading Lightning Talk 2021 - YouTube
    BIOME 2021 Ungrading Working Group Lightning Talk

    Keywords: assessment practices

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    Learning about Protein Structure and Function with Molecular CaseNet
    Poster on the case studies available through Molecular CaseNet that focus on protein structure and function. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: case studiesmolecular biologyProtein Structureprotein function2021 BIOME

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    Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles to Case Studies
    This is a presentation for the 2022 BIOME meeting.
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    2017-Helen-Byrne-Further Mathematics Biology
    These studies will be in the context of ecological, biological and biochemical applications.

    Keywords: epidemicschemotaxisenzyme-substrateion channelsnerve pulsesgene proagationtumour

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    BioMolViz - Development of an Inclusive Community for the Instruction of Visualizing Biomolecules (RCN-Introduction)
    BioMolViz is a community dedicated to advancing biomolecular visualization education. We provide training, teaching tools and validated visual literacy assessments. The BioMolViz Library—our online...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Happy Blue Baby
    This case, about a specific mutant of hemoglobin, focuses on visualizing and understanding the molecular basis of why an infant turned blue soon after birth and how the cyanosis resolved on its own...

    Keywords: mutationHemoglobinmolecular visualization and analysisPDBMolecular Case Study

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