Supermarket Science: Investigating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

By Samantha Andrews; NNCI Nano1

1. National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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Abstract

In this activity, students will use mock gel electrophoresis data to identify some common organisms that have been genetically modified. Gel electrophoresis is a technique that separates DNA, according to size, using an electric field. Students are introduced to the process by watching a YouTube video on the process. A PowerPoint provides information on what are genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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Credits

Samantha Andrews, PhD

Sponsored by

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network NSF ECCS 0335765 and National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure NSF ECCS 1626183

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Researchers should cite this work as follows:

  • Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano (2020), "Supermarket Science: Investigating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)," https://nanohub.org/resources/33395.

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Submitter

Nancy Healy

Georgia Insitute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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