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Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes

Futurum

Synthetic biology: the power of modified microbes Published: Microbes are the world’s most brilliant chemists, able to turn simple sugars and other compounds into a vast array of complex chemicals. The general idea of synthetic biology is that we can engineer microbes to do things that naturally occurring microbes don’t do,” he says.

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The Biology Behind Fear

STEMe

Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being. Two neurotransmitters that play key roles in the biology of fear are glutamate and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).

Biology 52
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Teaching Macromolecules in Biology

The Trendy Science Teacher

Teaching macromolecules could very well be one of the most boring topics in Biology! Today, on the blog, I am sharing some ideas for Teaching Macromolecules in Biology. Crash Course Biology- You Are What you Eat. My students do pretty well with the content until we start talking chemistry. Introduction. Talk to ya soon!

Biology 52
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Using Games to Master the Mountain of Biology Vocabulary Words

Amy Brown Science

Are your students struggling to master all the new biology terms and definitions we teach each day? After teaching high school Biology for over 30 years, I know that one of the biggest problems my students are going to have in my class is mastering the mountain of new vocabulary words encountered each and every day.

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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Detracking Students in High School Science - A Case Study (Part 2 in series)

Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

In the early 90s, some freshmen took physical science and some “more advanced” learners were tracked into biology. So, some freshmen went through a course sequence of physical science, biology, and chemistry, while others tended to take biology, chemistry, and physics. Engagement in physical science had been low.

Biology 53
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Rates of Reaction for Beginners-Chemistry

MooMoo Math & Science

Enzyme inhibitor: In chemistry and biology, an enzyme inhibitor binds to an enzyme, lessening its activity. Inhibitors an inhibitor is a substance that slows down the rate of a reaction There are three common types of inhibitors Corrosion inhibitor: A corrosion inhibitor decreases the rate of oxidation of the metal.