Can you tell the difference between a traditional plant and one that has been genetically modified? Do their seeds look different? Do they germinate and develop differently? Do they respond differently to their environment? Learn the answer to these and other questions concerning the topical subject of genetically modified plants. Your students will gain key insight into this controversial, emerging science as they compare traditional soybeans with seeds that have been genetically modified to withstand the effects of Roundup (TM) herbicide.

Using four different samples of WARD’S Simulated Blood, the class will determine each unknown sample’s blood type and Rh factor, examine the risk of Rh incompatibilities, and view red and white “blood cells” under the microscope in complete safety. It includes four simulated blood types (A, B, AB, O), two anti-sera (A, B), Rh antisera, a teacher’s guide, and student copymaster. Enough materials for 12 setups are included.

This intermediate-level 8-station kit introduces the concepts of PCR and DNA fingerprinting and simulates the use of DNA in forensic investigations. The "DNA" fingerprints of 2 suspects are compared at 2 loci for a match with evidence DNA after being electrophoresed in agarose gels and stained with CarolinaBLU(tm) stain. Also buy the kit's predigested DNA in bulk by the mL; minimum order is 1 mL. Order bulk DNA 2 weeks prior to desired ship date. For 8 groups of students.

It's easy to teach students the basics of DNA gel electrophoresis and analysis with this classic AP(r) Biology lab. Using convenient pre-cut fragments, students electrophorese, stain, and visualize uncut lambda DNA (control) and DNA predigested with EcoRI and HindIII (standard molecular weight marker). They then determine the sizes of the DNA fragments. Materials are sufficient for 4 or 8 teams of students or 8 separate instructor demonstrations.

In this activity, students will meet two patients and their families. Each patient has just received a cancer diagnosis. Students will meet with the patient navigator and discuss the fertility preservation options that are available for each of the three cases. Finally in part 3, they will make a decision about the patients' course of treatment and fertility preservation options.

In this series of experiments, you'll begin to explore the world of oncofertility research that is taking place at Northwestern University. The team consists of research scientists, biomedical engineers, graduate students, and many others. They are working to develop a system that will allow men and women who are diagnosed with cancer to potentially preserve their fertility. The team is working to achieve this for women by performing experiments to help follicles (containing mature egg cells) to develop in vitro.