C. elegans: The Tiny Worm with a Big Impact
Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), microscopic roundworms, serve as potent model organisms in biological research. Their cost-effectiveness, rapid growth, and transparent nature make them valuable for observing anatomy and development. Despite their small size, at 1 mm long, C. elegans offer vital insights into molecular and cellular processes, gene regulation, and function, sharing multiple organ systems and genes with humans. In this program, students will observe C. elegans' movement in various environmental chemicals and extract DNA from strawberries, illustrating fundamental genetic concepts.
Presented by:
- Kira Baker, Graduate Student, Chemistry, MSU
- Ryutaro (Einar) Jacobson, Graduate Student, Chemistry, MSU
- Jasmin Reza, Graduate Student, Chemistry, MSU
- Aidan Reynolds, Graduate Student, Chemistry, MSU
- Jacob Haffner, Post Doc, Chemistry, MSU
- Tian (Autumn) Qiu, Professor, Chemistry, MSU
Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age
Scientific Disciplines:
- Plant and Animal Sciences
- Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
- Science Education
Time and Location
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4/13/2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1202