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Guttilla Reed, Irene K. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2021
Many students in the sciences are interested in exploring research opportunities; however, the one-on-one faculty mentorship model often lacks the ability to supervise large numbers of students. An alternative mechanism for exposing undergraduate students to the research process is participation in a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Scientific Research, Cancer
Bugarcic, A.; Zimbardi, K.; Macaranas, J.; Thorn, P. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2012
Student-centered education involving research experiences or inquiry have been shown to help undergraduate students understand, and become excited about, the process of scientific investigation. These benefits are particularly important for students in the early stages of their degree (Report and Kenny,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Instruction
King, Angela G. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
Various new cell culture experiments for the development of microparticles are conducted. These studies have also led to the development of an anticancer egg, in addition to the analysis of various vegetable soup chemical reactions.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Experiments, Scientific Research, Technological Advancement
Hancock, Dale; Funnell, Alister; Jack, Briony; Johnston, Jill – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2010
An experiment is conducted, which in four 3 h laboratory sessions, introduces third year undergraduate Biochemistry students to the technique of real-time PCR in a biological context. The model used is a murine erythroleukemia cell line (MEL cells). These continuously cycling, immature red blood cells, arrested at an early stage in erythropoiesis,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Genetics, Cytology, Biochemistry
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Holden, Constance – Science, 1982
Reviews the pros and cons of using animals or alternatives in scientific research. Such alternatives (as indicated in congressional bill HR 556) include mathematical models, isolated organs, tissue and cell cultures, computer simulations, mechanical models, and "lower" organisms among others. (SK)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Biomedicine, College Science
Phaff, Herman J. – Scientific American, 1981
Describes industrially important yeasts, molds, bacteria, and actinomycetes. Discussed in detail are microbial products, such as primary metabolites, secondary metabolites, enzymes, and capsular polysaccharides. Traces the historical background of human cell culture, mentioning recombinant DNA research and hybridization of normal mammalian cells…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemical Industry, College Science
Surratt, Christopher K.; Witt-Enderby, Paula A.; Johnson, David A.; Anderson, Carl A.; Bricker, J. Douglas; Davis, Vicki L.; Firestine, Steven M.; Meng, Wilson S. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2006
To provide graduate students in pharmacology/toxicology exposure to, and cross-training in, a variety of relevant laboratory skills, the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy developed a "methods" course as part of the core curriculum. Because some of the participating departmental faculty are neuroscientists, this course often applied…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Research Design, Core Curriculum, Laboratory Schools
Apoptosis: A Four-Week Laboratory Investigation for Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology Students
DiBartolomeis, Susan M.; Mone, James P. – Cell Biology Education, 2003
Over the past decade, apoptosis has emerged as an important field of study central to ongoing research in many diverse fields, from developmental biology to cancer research. Apoptosis proceeds by a highly coordinated series of events that includes enzyme activation, DNA fragmentation, and alterations in plasma membrane permeability. The detection…
Descriptors: Research Design, Oncology, Genetics, Science Instruction
Palombi, Peggy Shadduck; Jagger, Kathleen Snell – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2008
Using cultured fibroblast cells, undergraduate students explore cell division and the responses of cultured cells to a variety of environmental changes. The students learn new research techniques and carry out a self-designed experiment. Through this project, students enhance their creative approach to scientific inquiry, learn time-management and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Cytology, Inquiry
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1986
Perspectives, policy issues, and options for Congressional action that relate most directly to the development and implementation of alternatives to animal use in research and testing are addressed in this report. Testimonies and reports include those from the Office of Technology Assessment, the National Institute of Health, and the Food and Drug…
Descriptors: Animals, Ethics, Experiments, Hearings
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Inst. of Lab. Animal Resources. – 1977
This volume contains the prepared papers and discussions of a National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council Symposium on the Future of Animals, Cells, Models, and Systems in Research, Development, Education, and Testing. The purpose of the symposium was to examine the past, present, and future contributions of animals to human health…
Descriptors: Biology, Conference Reports, Conferences, Laboratory Techniques
Vaccarino, Flora M.; Urban, Alexander Eckehart; Stevens, Hanna E.; Szekely, Anna; Abyzov, Alexej; Grigorenko, Elena L.; Gerstein, Mark; Weissman, Sherman – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2011
The study of the developing brain has begun to shed light on the underpinnings of both early and adult onset neuropsychiatric disorders. Neuroimaging of the human brain across developmental time points and the use of model animal systems have combined to reveal brain systems and gene products that may play a role in autism spectrum disorders,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Yip, Cheng-Wai – Journal of Biological Education, 2007
Extracts of fruit peels contain antioxidants that protect the bacterium "Escherichia coli" against damage induced by ultraviolet light. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals, thus preventing oxidative damage to cells and deoxyribonucleic acid. A high survival rate of UV-exposed cells was observed when grapefruit or grape peel extract was…
Descriptors: Safety, Scientific Methodology, Biology, Statistical Analysis
Tanner, Kimberly; Allen, Deborah – Cell Biology Education, 2004
Although both formative and summative evidence is the currency of knowledge and decision-making for scientists in the laboratory, evidence of any systematic sort has played a comparatively minimal role for scientists in their teaching practice. In science classrooms, evidence is often employed only "summatively," in the assignment of…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Classrooms, Scientists, Teaching Methods
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 12, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Fewer Stem Cells Available, NIH Says" (Brainard, Jeffrey); (2)…
Descriptors: Current Events, World Affairs, Higher Education, Scientific Research