DNA Structure

Resources

Student uses a pipet to extract DNA with other students looking on.

Fish Market Survey

Senior biology students use a DNA barcoding kit to test local grocery store fish samples, and discover if the fish they bought is mislabeled and part of food fraud!

Graphic representation of the DNA sequence

Sanger Sequencing

Learn about DNA sequencing and the Sanger Sequencing method.

Paul Gordon

Education Pathway

University

Job Title

Bioinformatics Manager

The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours

The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.

Mitosis of kidney cells © Ian P Newton & Paul L Appleton [CC BY-SA 4.0], Wikimedia Commons

What is Mitosis?

Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.

Biology Videos

Meiosis Mistakes

Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.

Do You Know What's On Your Plate?

In 2013, many Europeans learned their beef lasagnas were actually made of horse meat. Learn about food fraud, and how a Canadian invention can help detect it.