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Zebrafish Development and Genetics Laboratory Module

Engage students with hands-on zebrafish labs used to teach genetics in introductory biology courses.

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College

Genetics,
Biology

Lab

Visual Motion Detector

Explore the mechanisms and uses of a two-dimensional visual motion detector based on biological principles.

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College

Neuroscience

Website

Video Lectures on Neuroscience

Help students understand the brain with these lectures, case studies, and class activities.

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College

Neuroscience

Video

Video Lectures on Biodiversity

Use these video lectures to explain the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.

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College

Ecology,
Biology,
Biodiversity

Video

Using Peer-led Workshops to Enhance Introductory Biology

Learn how college students can benefit from the addition of peer-led workshops in introductory biology courses.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Publication

Using Genetics Podcasts to Make Time for Active Learning

Change the teaching paradigm by replacing class lectures with podcasts on genetics that students watch before coming to class.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Curriculum

Undergraduate Research Ethics Cases

Use these cases to explore ethical issues encountered by undergraduate researchers.

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College

Bioethics,
Biochemistry

Website

The SURF Talk Book

Improve undergraduates’ skills in communicating science information with this manual.

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College

Research methods,
General Science,
Biology

Publication

The Inner Life of the Cell

Take a three-dimensional journey through the microscopic world of the cell.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Animation

The Chemistry and Biology of Everyday Life

Nurture and expand students’ science interests and recruit and retain students with this integrated college course.

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College

Chemistry,
Biology

College Course

The Cardiovascular System Physiology Module

Use this interactive tutorial to teach the physiology of the heart.

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College

Life Science,
Biology

Tutorial

The Biology Project

Enhance your teaching of biology with the tutorials on this comprehensive website.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Cell Biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

The Ball Game

Motivate students to better understand the properties of gases with this educator-designed video game.

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College

Chemistry

Game

Teach.Genetics

Use the tools and resources on this website to teach genetics.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Genetics

Website

Study Skills Tip Sheets

Share the practical advice in these publications to help students succeed in college.

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College

General Science

Publication

StarGenetics

Use this free genetics software for virtual experiments in a college classroom.

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College
9-12

Genetics

Software

StarBiochem

Give your college and high school students a deeper understanding of the 3-D structure of proteins and nucleic acids with this protein viewer.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology

Software

Serendip

Explore the interdisciplinary and continually expanding set of science resources on this website.

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College

Professional Development,
Neuroscience,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Research Techniques Workbook Modules

Use these modules to teach college and advanced high school students basic and more sophisticated laboratory techniques.

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College
9-12

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Biology

Website

Research Ethics Case Studies

Discuss the ethical questions that arise in science with these case studies.

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College

Bioethics

Publication

Problem-Based Learning

Challenge students to solve real-world science problems with the cooperative approach described in this website.

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College

Physics,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Point of Care Diagnostics for the Developing World Video

Use this video to examine the impact of microfluidics on new health technologies for the developing world.

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College
9-12

Bioengineering

Video

Physics for Life Sciences Wiki

Join a discussion about reforming introductory physics curricula.

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College

Professional Development,
Physics

Wiki

Phylogenetic Analysis Lab

Teach college students how to create cladograms to discover the evolutionary relationships of life.

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College

Evolution,
Biology

Lab

Pedagogies of Engagement in Science

Examine the features of three active-learning strategies used in science education.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
General Science,
Biology

Publication

PCR and Gel Electrophoresis: Moving Beyond the Techniques

Use this curriculum unit to help students address the theories behind several techniques used in molecular biology experiments.

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College

Molecular biology

Curriculum

OpenLabWare (OLW)

Communicate the joys and challenges of scientific research with this website.

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College
9-12

Research methods,
Professional Development,
Mathematics,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Online Protocol Annotation: A Method to Enhance Undergraduate Laboratory Research Skills

Enhance the training of undergraduates new to the research lab environment through the use of a website containing annotated lab protocols.

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College

Research methods,
Neuroscience,
Biology

Publication

Obesity: The Plague of the 21st Century Video

Use this video lecture to explain the genetic and environmental components of obesity.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology

Video

NOVA scienceNOW Teacher’s Guides

Find ideas and classroom activities that increase students’ knowledge of topics presented on an innovative science television show.

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K-12
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Next Generation Sequencing: Genome Center Video Tour

Use this video to explain the uses and underlying techniques of new genome sequencing technologies.

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Graduate
College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Genomics

Video

More than a Picture: Helping Undergraduates Learn to Communicate through Scientific Images

Incorporate the use of images into your biology classes using the methodologies in this curriculum.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Models of Interdisciplinary Research and Service Learning at Hope College

Learn lessons about implementing interdisciplinary programs from this article.

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College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Publication

Minute Sketches, a Tool for Learning

Teach students a new approach to learning science.

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College
9-12

General Science,
Biology

Publication

MicrobeWiki

Explore this student-authored and edited encyclopedia of microbiology on the Web.

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College

Microbiology,
Biology

Wiki

Microarrays MediaBook

Explore the basics of DNA microarray technology with this multimedia learning tool.

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College

Microarrays ,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Tutorial

Microarray Spot Synthesizer

Use this Web-based tool to train students and test their proficiency in analyzing microarray data.

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College
9-12

Microarrays ,
Genomics

Website

Mentoring Undergraduates: A Guide for Mentors

Learn ways to better mentor undergraduates with this guide for faculty.

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College

Professional Development,
General Science

Website

Mathematical and Computational Models for the Life Sciences

Apply mathematical processes to a key problem in microbial genetics in this college course.

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College

Mathematics,
Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

College Course

MathBench Biology Modules

Reinforce students’ understanding of biological concepts and increase their math literacy with these interactive modules.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology

Website

Lom Lab Protocols

Discover how this website containing annotated lab protocols can help undergraduate researchers improve their skills.

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College

Research methods,
Neuroscience,
Biology

Website

Learn.Genetics

Explore the extensive genetic science and technology resources on this website.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

Kevin Ahern’s Wildly Popular Metabolic Melodies

Teach students science songs in the college classroom as a memory aid.

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College

Biochemistry

Website

Investigating a Eukaryotic Genome: Cloning and Sequencing a Fragment of Yeast DNA

Use this lab to teach undergraduates the basics of molecular biology.

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College

Research methods,
Molecular biology

Lab

Introductory Modeling for Quantitative Biology

Use these lab exercises to help students apply quantitative concepts to college biology.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Lab

Introductory Biology "Garage Demo Videos"

Extend students' learning by enlivening introductory biology lectures with science demonstrations.

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College

Professional Development,
Biology

Video

Interdisciplinary Applications for the General Chemistry Laboratory

Apply the principles of chemistry to other science disciplines with these Web-based tutorials.

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College

Life Science,
Engineering,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Integrative Genomic Sciences Teaching Modules

Enhance the teaching of genomics and bioinformatics with these online teaching modules and demonstrations.

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College

Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Website

iBioSeminars

Watch world-class scientists describe exciting advances in biology.

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Graduate
College

Medicine,
Evolution,
Chemistry,
Biology

Video

Human Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Determination Lab

Use PCR techniques to demonstrate the importance of SNPs in this two-part college lab.

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College

Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology

Lab

HHMI/Harvard University Biological Sciences Multimedia Project

Investigate current science content and techniques using the multimedia resources on this website.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Microarrays ,
Genetics,
Biology

Website

Genome Sequencing Center Tour Videos and Classroom Activities

Help advanced high school and college students comprehend the classical techniques of genome sequencing.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Genomics

Website

Genome Consortium for Active Learning (GCAT)

Bring functional genomics to the undergraduate curriculum with the resources on this website.

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College

Microarrays ,
Genomics,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Website

General Chemistry Online Tutorial

Review or assess college-level chemistry concepts with this online tutorial and exam.

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College
9-12

Chemistry

Tutorial

Freshman Research Initiative

Explore ways to broaden and strengthen undergraduate research experiences with this model program.

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College

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Chemistry,
Biology

Website

Folded-List Study Tool

Help students master essential science concepts with this method.

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College
9-12

General Science,
Biology

Publication

Flash Tutorials for Biological Sciences

Enhance the teaching of biology and chemistry with the multimedia resources on this website.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

Experimental Molecular Biology: Biotechnology II

Learn about experimental design and scientific communications with this online molecular biology college course.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biotechnology,
Biology

College Course

Experimental Microbial Genetics

Expand students' laboratory research and writing skills through this online college course in microbiology.

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College

Research methods,
Microbiology,
Genetics,
Biology

College Course

Energetics, Structure, and Kinetics

Introduce students to molecular biological and visualization techniques with this course.

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Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Biochemistry

College Course

Documentary of Cancer Biology

Watch an animation that depicts the complex biological processes involved with cancer.

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College
9-12

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Animation

DNA Microarray Methodology Flash Animation

Introduce students to microarray technology with this animation.

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College

Microarrays ,
Genomics

Animation

DNA Interactive

Use this comprehensive DNA website to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of the science of DNA.

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College
9-12
6-8

Genetics,
Biology

Website

Designing Scientific Posters

Learn to prepare and present a scientific poster using the detailed tips on this website.

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Graduate
College

Science Communication,
General Science,
Biology

Tutorial

Demos Guide for Undergraduates Volunteering in Schools

Use this guide to make elementary school science more fun and interactive.

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K-5
College

Professional Development,
General Science

Publication

CyberBridge

Help advanced high school and college students review biology and chemistry concepts with this online tutorial.

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College
9-12

Chemistry,
Biology

Website

CTSciNet

Explore an online community for scientists who want to take research from the bench to the clinic.

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Medical School
Graduate
College

Professional Development,
Medicine

Website

Conference on Bioinformatics Education Webcast

Learn about key issues in bioinformatics education from a range of experts in the field.

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College

Professional Development,
Bioinformatics,
Bioengineering

Website

CancerQuest

Find information on the biology, detection and treatment of cancer with this centralized Web resource.

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College
9-12

Professional Development,
Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology

Website

Bioscience in the 21st Century

Explore key topics in science and society with this multidisciplinary survey course.

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College

Neuroscience,
Life Science,
Genomics,
Biology

College Course

Biomolecules at Kenyon

View 3-D tutorials demonstrating the structures and features of biomolecules.

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College

Molecular biology

Website

Biology-Related Examples for the General Chemistry Classroom

Incorporate examples from biology and medicine into a chemistry course.

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College
9-12

Chemistry,
Biochemistry

Classroom Activity

Biology for Engineers CD

Supplement biology or engineering classes with this CD aimed at engineering students.

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College

Molecular biology,
Cell Biology,
Biology,
Bioengineering

CD

Biography of an Experiment

Invite your students to explore the living history of major science experiments.

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College

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Website

Biochemistry Q Course Modules

Integrate mathematics into college biochemistry courses with these labs.

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College

Mathematics,
Biology,
Biochemistry

Lab

Bates Bioinformatics Tutorial

Use this step-by-step tutorial to understand the basics of bioinformatics.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Biology,
Bioinformatics

Tutorial

Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria: Exciting College Freshmen About Genetics

Use this active learning curriculum unit to teach the genetics of antibiotic resistance.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Curriculum

A Research-Inspired Biochemistry Laboratory Module

Help students understand the impact of chemistry on human health with this biochemistry lab module.

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College

Chemistry,
Biochemistry

Lab

A Primer on Probability and Mendelian Genetics

Explain the basic rules of probability and Mendelian Genetics with this publication.

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College
9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Publication

A Case Study on Genome Privacy

Examine genome privacy issues with this multidisciplinary activity.

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College

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology,
Bioethics

Classroom Activity

Transmission Genetics Online Module

Use this interactive online course to learn how physical characters are transmitted from parent to child.

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College

Professional Development,
Genetics

Website

The Vertebrate Retina: Structure, Function, and Evolution Video Lecture

Explore current research into the molecular mechanisms of vision with this seminar from an HHMI Investigator.

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Medical School
Graduate
College

Neuroscience,
Molecular biology

Video

The Problem of Regeneration Video Lecture

Explore current developments in regeneration research with this video talk from an HHMI investigator.

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Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Biology

Video

The Nature of Genetic Material Online Module

Learn more about the molecular structures and mechanisms of the genome with this interactive online course.

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College

Professional Development,
Genomics,
Genetics

Website

The Making of the Fittest Video Lecture

Watch HHMI Investigator Sean Carroll discuss the profound discoveries that have been made by studying the DNA record of evolution.

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College

Molecular biology,
Genetics,
Evolution

Video

The Changing Human Genome: Implications for Disease and Evolution Video Lecture

Learn about the changing nature of the human genome and its impact on disease from HHMI Investigator Evan Eichler.

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Medical School
Graduate
College
9-12

Research methods,
Molecular biology,
Genomics

Video

Scientific Habits of Mind Interactive Textbook

Teach students how to think like a scientist with this electronic textbook.

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College

General Science

Book/Manual

Scientific Foundations for Future Physicians

Use this report to start a conversation about the best scientific preparation for medical and premedical students.

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Medical School
College

Medicine,
Biology

Publication

Science's Education Forum

Read a variety of concise articles on science teaching and policy.

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Graduate
College

Professional Development,
General Science,
Biology

Website

Protein Secretion and Vesicle Traffic Video Lecture

Watch an HHMI Investigator discuss how malfunctions in the process of protein secretion and transport can impact health.

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Medical School
Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Medicine,
Cell Biology

Video

Programmed Cell Death Video Lecture

Watch a Nobel laureate discuss his latest research on programmed cell death in development and disease.

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College

Molecular biology,
Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Video

Professional Communication Projects: Training Science Students to Communicate

Teach college students how to communicate science information with the strategies outlined in this document.

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College

Science Communication,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

Medical Genetics Online Module

Use this interactive online course to learn how genetic variation can contribute to disease risk.

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College

Professional Development,
Genomics,
Genetics

Website

Hepatitis C Virus: A Global Pandemic Webcasts

Help students gain a deep and broad understanding of the virology of a major global epidemic.

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Graduate
College

Immunology,
Infectious Diseases,
Molecular biology

Video

Developmental Biology of a Simple Organism Video Lecture

Use a video seminar of an HHMI Professor's current research into the molecular mechanisms of a spore-forming bacterium as a teaching tool.

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Graduate
College

Microbiology

Video

Conus Peptides Video Lecture

Watch a leading scientist explain how research into cone snails’ venoms has led to a better understanding of the nervous system.

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Medical School
Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Medicine,
Biodiversity

Video

Challenges in Understanding and Preventing HIV Transmission Video

Help students understand the mechanisms of HIV transmission and pathogenesis with this video lecture.

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Graduate
College
9-12

Molecular biology

Video

Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria Video Lecture

Watch an HHMI investigator discuss her pioneering research into the ways bacteria communicate and how the process can cause disease.

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Graduate
College

Molecular biology,
Medicine,
Biodiversity

Video

CBE—Life Sciences Education

Read this online journal for the latest thinking about life sciences education.

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K-12
Graduate
College

Professional Development,
Life Science,
Biology

Publication

All in the Family: Genetics and Family Health History Video

Enhance the study of genetics with this video on family health history.

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College
9-12

Life Science,
Genetics,
Biology

Video

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