What a great time we had at this month's FlashMOB in the Biology department. Staff and faculty gathered together to learn more about the Biology Department. Participants were asked to gather cells from their cheeks to look at under a microscope. The VERY helpful biology staff explained the link between what we were viewing was actually our DNA. After this we performed a taste experiment to illustrate how different genes might effect our ability to taste certain objects. If this wasn't enough we were provided with the supplies to make out own edible double helix! Thank you to the whole Biology department for keeping us thoroughly entertained and being so knowledgeable in what you do. Congrats and welcome to your new instructors.
Professor Alex Doetsch and Kim Fultz
FlashMOB report by Kat Powell:
A ‘lifely’ experience was had by all who attended the flash mob with the biology dept today. Microscopes were set up to view our very own DNA from cheek sells and we discovered if we carried the gene to taste bitterness which could ultimately save your life in not eating bitter poisonous berries. Finally we were treated to licorice and gummy bears that could be laced together with toothpicks to show a DNA strand. Aint Life Grand!
Kat Powell
Learning Assistance Coordinator
