You love biology and the thrill of scientific discovery, so you’ve decided to commit and join a PhD program in Biology (or you’re actively considering it). Figuring out how to apply to a PhD program can be confusing and stressful — this post provides a simple overview of everything you should have in place before… Continue reading How to get into a Biology PhD program
Month: October 2022
How to make a Drosophila chromosome map
The sequencing of genomes — human genomes as well as those of model organisms, like the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster — has given us deep insight into the structure of chromosomes and their nucleotide sequences. But long before DNA sequencing technology existed, researchers were able to use mutant genes to create high-quality chromosome maps for… Continue reading How to make a Drosophila chromosome map
How to make the best fruit fly trap
In the research lab I was surrounded by tens of thousands of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster for the uninitiated) which were kept carefully stored in plastic test tubes. Not surprisingly, even the most careful maintenance couldn’t keep them all locked away without a few flies escaping. So we had to create our own fruit fly… Continue reading How to make the best fruit fly trap