An effective Caenorhabditis elegans CRISPR training module for high school and undergraduate summer research experiences in molecular biology.

ABSTRACT: Engaging in research experiences as a high school or undergraduate student interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is pivotal for their academic and professional development. A structured teaching framework can help cultivate a student's curiosity and passion for learning and research. In this study, an eight-week training program was created to encompass fundamental molecular biology principles and hands-on laboratory activities. This curriculum focuses on using clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) gene editing in the Caenorhabditis elegans model organism. Through pre- and post-program assessments, enhancements in students' molecular biology proficiency and enthusiasm for scientific exploration were observed. Overall, this train

SUBMITTER: Herrera Sandoval C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568952 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature