Bento Lab

It's great to see Bento Lab being used in this molecular biology pathogen detection training workshop, run at the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman!

Skill-sharing like this is so important, and we hope using a Bento Lab made the event that little bit simpler and more accessible for teachers and trainees!

Looking for a hands-on way to teach PCR and molecular biology?

DNA barcoding gives students a real-world reason to use these tools — from identifying species, to building phylogenies, to explore evolutionary relationships between organisms.

This article brings together four great teaching case studies that could help you plan your own course:

🌿 Find out how DNA barcoding can be used to teach lab and bioinformatics skills

🌿 Read about DNA barcoding of invertebrates, fungi, and algae

🌿 Explore classroom-tested formats, from short modules to full courses

🔗 Read it here:

Teaching DNA Barcoding: 4 Case Studies Discover 4 case studies to bring DNA barcoding into your classroom through student research and PCR-based projects.

Need a way to teach molecular biology hands-on, even in remote areas?

Here’s an article about the BioSTEM initiative, run in Greece, that shows how portable molecular tools can bring cutting-edge science into schools, and make complex concepts like genetics more approachable for students and teachers!

The article covers:

🧬 A scalable education model using real PCR experiments with Bento Lab
🧬 How 6,000+ students and teachers were reached through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on experiments
🧬 Evidence that BioSTEM can improve the understanding of personalized medicine

🔗 Read all about it here:

BioSTEM: A modern educational tool for research and innovation in the field of molecular biology and personalized medicine - Human Genomics Personalized Medicine has the potential to transform modern healthcare by tailoring medical decisions to an individual’s unique genomic profile. However, its integration into routine clinical practice is hindered by limited genomics education among healthcare professionals and a general lack of pu...