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Bacteriophages look like alien spaceships but they are actually viruses that infect bacteria. Use these fantastic beasts to explore protein stability.
Ages: 16-19;
Camelids are famously robust and useful animals. Surprisingly, their unusual antibodies are just as sturdy and are now revolutionizing medical science.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
You shall not pass: discover how the protein coating around an egg cell ‘zips up’ after fertilization to stop more sperm from entering.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Take a virtual tour of The World of Molecular Biology to access awe-inspiring microscopy images and explore cutting-edge life science themes.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Explore the form and function of ‘nature’s tiny sculptures’ – proteins – with an engaging art competition from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Mealworms are insects with a high nutritional value and could provide a source of animal protein that is more sustainable than traditional livestock.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Fighting fake facts: When a Covid test shows a positive result with cola, does testing make sense? To answer this, one must understand how antigen tests and buffers work.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Microscope in Action is a hands-on educational resource for teaching fluorescence microscopy in the classroom and beyond
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Stroll through biological databases: Walking on chromosomes is a CusMiBio project that teaches students how to explore biological databases and extract basic information about human genes. It is a collaborative activity based on working together and sharing discoveries.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
The PDB Art project aims to make science more accessible and inspire young people to explore the beauty of proteins by bringing together art and science.
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
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Fun with phages: how do heat and pH affect bacteriophage viability?
Topics: Biology, Health
| Issue 70
Inspired by camelids: nanobodies are a magnificent molecular velcro
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society, News from the EIROs
| Issue 69
How does the body avoid multiple sperm fertilizing an egg?
Topics: Biology, Health, News from the EIROs, Science and society
| Issue 68
Explore the world of molecular biology without leaving the classroom
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Resources, News from the EIROs
| Issue 67
Unfold Your World: using art to explore the story of life
Topics: Biology, Events, General science, News from the EIROs, STEAM
| Issue 66
Towards sustainable nutrition: could mealworms provide a solution?
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society, Sustainability
| Issue 61
Much ado about nothing: spot misleading science claims and explore rapid antigen tests and buffers
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Health, Science and society
| Issue 58
Colours in the dark: fluorescence microscopy for the classroom
Topics: Biology, Engineering, Physics, Resources
| Issue 57
A chromosome walk
Topics: Biology, Health, Science and society
| Issue 54
Bringing the beauty of proteins to the classroom: the PDB Art Project
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Health, Science and society, STEAM
