Microarray
Microarray
Students will monitor the gene expression of numerous genes using a technique called microarray analysis. The class can analyze the difference in gene expression in breast caner tissue and compare that to non-cancer tissue. Students will learn about how cells control their expression of genes, what kinds of regulations are necessary and what genes and pathways are affected in cancer cells.
Microarray video based on the BIOTECH Project lab activity
Microarray Powerpoint [ Missing Link ]
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Readings for students about cancer:
In order to understand cancer, you need to understand gene regulation, Khan Academy has a nice overview of gene regulation
Gene regulation and Caner from CK12, includes an assessment tool
Relating microarrays to COVD19:
Check out HHMI's Virochip, microarrays being used to test for many viruses on one slide