Browse results: Genetic Engineering
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Can We Slow Aging?In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, scientists discuss a family of genes called FOXO that can significantly extend life span in worms—and in humans. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Desirable Breeding Traits in CattleThis video from Nature offers a description of desirable traits in beef and dairy cattle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
6-12 |
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Different Breeds of CattleIn this video segment from Nature, learn about six different breeds of cattle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
6-12 |
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DNA Separation Lab in the Classroom and in Real-World ResearchThis video produced by WGBH features students in the Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Lab Program preparing a recombinant DNA molecule, and examines how this work relates to the way real-life scientists approach similar work. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Electrophoresis and Gel AnalysisIn this animation produced by WGBH and Digizyme, Inc., see how molecules of DNA are separated using gel electrophoresis, and how this process enables scientists to compare the molecular variations of two or more DNA samples. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Eluting Red Fluorescent Protein From the ColumnThis video produced by WGBH demonstrates how to properly elute a red fluorescent protein after it has been bound in a chromatography column. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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The Ethics of Preimplantation Genetic DiagnosisIn this video excerpt from NOVA, learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD, a technique used to screen embryos created through in vitro fertilization for diseases. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Genetically Engineering the Avian FluIn this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about a radical biotechnology experiment aimed at figuring out how to stop the avian flu virus. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Genetic Engineering and Working with DNAIn this animation produced by WGBH and Digizyme, Inc., see how bacterial plasmids are engineered to clone or express genes that code for proteins such as human insulin. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Growing Bacterial CulturesThis animation produced by WGBH and Digizyme, Inc. demonstrates the techniques researchers use to isolate transformed bacteria and expand their population in order to obtain large quantities of a protein of interest. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Loading a GelThis video produced by WGBH provides step-by-step instructions for loading samples into an agarose gel. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Loading a MicropipetteThis video produced by WGBH demonstrates how to load correctly a micropipette and dispense a solution. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Longevity GenesWhat is the secret to a long life? Hear from scientists using biotechnology to analyze relationships between specific genes and longevity in this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW.
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LysingThis video produced by WGBH provides step-by-step instructions for performing a lyses reaction to break open transformed cells. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Making an Agarose GelThis video adapted from the University of Leicester demonstrates the step-by-step process of making and pouring an agarose gel, a key component in gel electrophoresis. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Mixing Two SolutionsThis video produced by WGBH provides step-by-step instructions on how to mix two sample solutions. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Picking a Colony From a PlateThis video produced by WGBH illustrates how to prepare an overnight culture of transformed E. coli cells. Accessibility features: Caption |
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PlatingThis video produced by WGBH details the steps to plate transformed bacterial cells on an agar plate. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Pouring an Agarose GelThis video produced by WGBH demonstrates the step-by-step process of pouring an agarose gel into a casting tray. Accessibility features: Caption |
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Preparing a ColumnThis video produced by WGBH shows a properly prepared column and demonstrates how to apply and run a solution. Accessibility features: Caption |
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