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Daoud, Abdel; Nordheim, Erik V.; McGee, Seth A.; Harris, Michelle A. – Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, 2022
The California Blackworm ("Lumbriculus variegatus") is a freshwater segmented worm species that has been used by biology instructors as a model system for inquiry-based student investigations. The blackworm dorsal blood vessel pulsation rate is easily quantified. Moreover, this species can facilitate the study of neuromuscular…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Biology, Science Instruction, Inquiry
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De Groef, Bert; Grommen, Sylvia V. H. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2019
The laboratory exercise described here aims to provide a relevant context for learning basic DNA techniques in an introductory animal science course at tertiary level. In two 4-hr laboratory sessions, students assess the suitability of bulls for inclusion in a gene-assisted selection program for A2 [beta]-casein by genotyping commercial bull…
Descriptors: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Animal Husbandry, Introductory Courses
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Fernández, Sara; Rodríguez-Muñiz, Luis J.; Molina, Jara; Muñiz-Rodríguez, Laura; Jiménez, Juan; García-Vázquez, Eva; Borrell, Yaisel J. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2020
The correct labeling of seafood is important to protect nature and the rights of consumers. Given the certainty that the resources of the sea are not inexhaustible, only strict regulations and the implementation of sustainable fishing systems and reliable and traceable marketing systems can help ensure the long-term sustainability of fishery…
Descriptors: Food, Merchandise Information, Sustainability, Marketing