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1. Nature of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes' Interactions with Differing Photosensitizers

   Online Presentations | 31 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s):: Rubiona Grainger, Nima Soltani, Rice University

   It was recently discovered that when Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNTs) wrapped with single-stranded DNA are exposed to singlet oxygen the singlet oxygen reacts with the guanine nucleotides embedded in the DNA. The singlet oxygen is produced by irradiation of a photosensitizer. However,...

2. DNA Automation with Nano-Structured Ceramics

   Online Presentations | 03 Jan 2023 | Contributor(s):: NACK Network

   We will discuss how the use of nano-structured ceramic films enables the synthesis of hundreds of DNA genes in gram quantities overnight. Furthermore, we will describe how these nano-structured ceramics can be manufactured without the use of expensive, currently highly backlogged, nanofabs...

3. Building & Testing a Component of Synthetic Genetic Circuit in Mammalian Cells

   Animations | 20 Aug 2022 | Contributor(s):: Ariel Delos Reyes, Rice University

   Oscillations in protein levels within cells help facilitate a variety of biological processes, from circadian rhythm to cell cycle progression. This research focuses on developing a platform for creating oscillatory circuits in mammalian cells by using several interrelated DNA constructs....

4. Got GMOs?: An EngrTEAMS Curricular Unit

   Teaching Materials | 20 Jun 2022 | Contributor(s):: Jolene Chrzaszcz, Brian Eberhardt, Rob Johnson, Maurina Aranda, Selcen Guzey, Beth Ring, Kerrie Douglas, Tamara J. Moore

   Got GMOs? is an engineering design-based STEM curricular unit. The unit aims to facilitate the learning of major science and mathematical concepts and skills within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) respectively. The unit includes teacher guides,...

5. Fun Experiments You Can Only Do With Frogs

   Online Presentations | 08 Jul 2021 | Contributor(s):: Rebecca W. Heald

   Our studies aim to reveal underlying principles of spindle assembly and biological size control, as well as the molecular basis of variation that contributes to genomic instability and evolution. This talk will focus on the nano-scale aspects and include some single molecule experiments our lab...

6. Supermarket Science: Investigating Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

   Teaching Materials | 06 May 2020 | Contributor(s):: Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano

   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...

7. DNA Microarray Learning Module - Instructor Guides

   Teaching Materials | 29 May 2018 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), MJ Willis

   This learning module provides an overview of DNA microarrays - types of arrays, aplications, interpretation, design, and fabrication.  Activities provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of these concepts as well as to discuss the ethical questions surrounding...

8. DNA and Protein Analysis using Nanotechnology I

   Online Presentations | 19 Mar 2018 | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

   OutlinePart 1: This lectureMicroarrayTechnologyMicrofluidicsOverviewPart 2: Can be viewed hereCommon Materials and Processes

9. DNA and Protein Analysis using Nanotechnology II

   Online Presentations | 19 Mar 2018 | Contributor(s):: Terry Kuzma, NACK Network

   OutlinePart 1: Can be viewed hereMicroarrayTechnologyMicrofluidicsOverviewPart 2: This lectureCommon Materials and Processes

10. DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications.  Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.

11. DNA to Protein Overview Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides information needed to understand how the digitally encoded information in DNA is translated into a functional protein that can be used for biomedical applications.  Activities delve deeper into protein structure and function as well as gene transcription.

12. Overview of DNA Learning Module

    Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities provide the...

13. Overview of DNA Learning Module - Instructor Guides

    Teaching Materials | 28 Aug 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module provides an overview of the DNA molecule, its role as genetic material, its molecular components and structure, and DNA replication. This information is necessary to understand the role of DNA in bioMEMS (bio MicroElectroMechanical Systems).  Activities provide the...

14. Decoding the Epigenetic Language of Life

    Online Presentations | 22 Nov 2016 | Contributor(s):: Jian-Kang Zhu

    I will describe work in my lab that has shed light on how DNA methyltransferases and demethylases are guided to specific sequences, and how the antagonistic actions of the enzymes are coordinated to generate proper DNA methylation patterns. I will also describe some of our recent work on how DNA...

15. [Illinois] BioNanotechnology Summer Institute 2015: Modeling Nanopore for Sequencing DNA

    Online Presentations | 29 Jun 2016 | Contributor(s):: Alexei Aksimentiev

16. LegoGen

    Tools | 05 Feb 2016 | Contributor(s):: Scott Michael Louis Slone, Chris Maffeo, AbderRahman N Sobh, Aleksei Aksimentiev

    Tool workflow for building DNA Brick structures automatically.

17. [Illinois] Signal Processing at Light Speed: Ultrashort Optical Pulse Generation with Arbitrary Waveforms

    Online Presentations | 27 Jan 2016 | Contributor(s):: Claire Mcghee

    We aim to further improve early detection of cancer biomarkers, including metal ion and small molecules, using functional DNA as the selective component for photonic crystal surface enhanced Raman scattering (PC-SERS) based detection. It is known that gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) display SERS...

18. [Illinois] The Synthesis and Applications of DNA Protected Silver Nanoclusters

    Online Presentations | 19 Nov 2015 | Contributor(s):: Erkang Wang

19. [Illinois] Biophysics 401 Lecture 8: Sequencing DNA

    Online Presentations | 15 Oct 2015 | Contributor(s):: Paul R Selvin

20. [Illinois] Make Biology: Bio-Design Automation In Synthetic Biology

    Online Presentations | 05 Oct 2015 | Contributor(s):: Doug Densmore

    The creation of complex systems whether electronic, mechanic, chemical, or biological can prove incredibly challenging. In this talk, I will outline my vision for "Bio-Design Automation" for synthetic biology. Specifically, I will highlight my research's efforts in the...