Tools of biotechnology
Recombinant DNA, PCR, sequencing and genome editing, and how they are governed.
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Steps
Take the steps in order or jump to any of them. Readings link to the labs and sources behind them, and the quiz at the end is graded on our server.
- Recombinant DNAStep 1: Read, 50 XP
- PCRStep 2: Read, 50 XP
- DNA sequencingStep 3: Read, 50 XP
- CRISPRStep 4: Read, 50 XP
- Gene therapyStep 5: Read, 50 XP
- Biotech LabStep 6: Lab, 100 XP, once per lab
- Tools of biotechnologyStep 7: Quiz, up to 250 XP
About biotechnology
Biotechnology uses living things and their molecules to make useful products, like medicines and medical tests.
It includes recombinant DNA, PCR, sequencing, gene editing, gene therapy and mRNA vaccines, each with its own benefits, risks and rules.
Modern biotechnology combines molecular tools with clinical and regulatory science. Here each technology is labeled established or emerging and linked to its primary sources.