The HaloEd ProjectA web site dedicated to biotechnology education |
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The
HaloEd Project mission: Biotechnology
education with Halobacteria. |
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Why
are Halobacteria ideal microbes for teaching? |
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Halobacteria
live in a unique niche: the hypersaline environments of the world. |
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What
role do Halobacteria play in the food chain? |
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Halobacterium
cells are highly motile. |
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Halobacteria
are able to resist high levels of radiation. |
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Halobacteria
thrive on both chemical and light energy. |
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Much
is known about the physiology of Halobacteria. |
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Whole
genome sequences of Halobacteria available on the web. |
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Web-tools
for examining Halobacteria. |
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Current
and future biotechnology applications utilizing Halobacteria. |
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List
of patents utilizing Halobacteria. |
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Five
lessons using Halobacteria in your classroom. |
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How
to integrate your lessons with other subjects. |
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An
interactive genetics tutorial. |
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Why
are salterns red? What do Halobacteria
have to do with “red herrings”? And more… |
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Bibliography
and interesting links. |
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Contact
us with any comments, questions or suggestions. |
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