Bioinformatics involves the integration of computers, software tools, and databases in an effort to address biological questions. Bioinformatics approaches are often used for major initiatives that generate large data sets. Two important large-scale activities that use bioinformatics are genomics and proteomics. Genomics refers to the analysis of genomes. A genome…
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In the last few decades, we have been able to curb the number of children affected by polio and the number of countries harbouring the virus with great success. This is made possible by the introduction of two very efficient vaccines and the establishment of a global mass-scale immunisation campaign…
Henry de la Beche’s “Duria Antiquior,” an image of the carnage that must have taken place on the shores of the ancient Dorset. Years ago, when touring dino-mation exhibits were all the rage, my parents took me to “see the dinosaurs” at the Morris Museum. I was terrified. I had…
Do you have a copy of your own genome sequence on your iPod? In this session, we’ll use the story of the human genome project to discuss how technology has revolutionized biological research. We’ll highlight recent breakthroughs in genomics and discuss the relevancy of bioinformatics in your classroom.
The Bioinformatics Workshop is a three-day intensive training workshop that AMBL offers to a professional audience. Current topics in bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics are covered. Participants are introduced to common tools and database resources for bioinformatics. Practical exercises and guided tours give workshop participants hands-on experience with bioinformatics searches, tasks, and analyses.
The Michael Smith Laboratories and the UBC Celebrate Research Week were pleased to announce a one day Scientific Conference designed for high school students (Grades 8 to 12). This event showcased various scientific pursuits, including the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, as well as interact with some of the…
In a recent bacterial pathogenesis lecture, my class was shown a short video on whooping cough, a sometimes-fatal childhood disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Children no older than 2 years old were unable to breathe, taking desperate breaths in between painful coughing fits, mucus covering their faces. We…
In 1973, the landmark and controversial court case Roe v. Wade came to a close when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s Constitutional right to privacy negated abortion legislation [1]. This court ruling enabled women to terminate pregnancies up to the point of fetal viability [2] (the point…