Enhancers are key transcriptional drivers of gene expression. The identification of
enhancers in the genome is central for understanding gene-expression programs. Although …

This authentic research experience lesson teaches the core concept of systems and the
competencies of quantitative reasoning, communication, and the ability to apply science …

Although transposon-mediated enhancer trapping (ET) is successfully applied in diverse
models, the efficiency of various transposon systems varies significantly, and little …

Traditional developmental biology laboratory classes have utilized a number of different
model organisms to allow students to be exposed to diverse biological phenomena in …

Heterotrimeric G proteins mediate a variety of signaling processes by coupling G protein–
coupled receptors to intracellular effector molecules. In Drosophila, the Gαq gene encodes …

A laboratory sequence is described that is suitable for upper-level biochemistry or molecular
biology laboratories that combines project-based and traditional laboratory experiments. In …