This page is dedicated to sharing information about Biotechnology for Marshall University students (current past and future) and faculty.
03/16/2016
Your Genome & You This infographic - Your Genome & You - offers an introduction to the basics of genetics and genomics and how the science impacts our lives. The infographic was designed by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Partnership for Community Outreach and Engagement in Genomics, which brings toge…
03/09/2016
Cool article about forensics and statistics.
Overruling "junk science" Statisticians are on a mission to bring rigor to fingerprints, ballistics, and other "pattern" evidence
02/09/2016
National DNA Day National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA's double helix. DNA Day 2015 will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2015.
02/03/2016
From one of our alumni!
National Society of Genetic Counselors : Cardio Guide A handy reference to help you determine which patients should be referred for a cardiovascular genetics evaluation and what to look for in a family history when you are suspicious of an inherited cardiovascular disease.
01/27/2016
Cool Science!
Watch: The science of genetic inheritance is weirder than we thought A basic understanding of genetic inheritance tells us that only DNA gets passed along to our offspring - traits such as memories, physical scars, and giant muscles cannot be passed on, because they're acquired through life experience, not by...
01/11/2016
Fun!
"You Just Sunk My Copernicium!" Playing Periodic Table Battleship Teach your kids about the wonders of the periodic table with this easy and fun version of Battleship
12/31/2015
Happy New Year! May it be fun and productive. My resolution- visit a new state!
12/01/2015
Cool!
Anti-Alzheimer’s gene may have led to the rise of grandparents Some genes may protect them from Alzheimer’s so they can help raise the next generation
12/01/2015
Thinking of former Connections students when I post this droll cartoon.
Fowl Language Comics
11/29/2015
So Charles Darwin was a cartoonist! Cool!
First picture of young Charles Darwin on HMS Beagle reveals shipmate squabbles The first and only painting of Charles Darwin on the desk of the Beagle has been identified, experts claim
11/14/2015
Next Big Thing!
Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 This animation depicts the CRISPR-Cas9 method for genome editing – a powerful new technology with many applications in biomedical research, including the pot...
