The 8th Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad (SJBO) 2023 aims to promote the advancement of Biology among Secondary School students from Sec 2-4 levels in Singapore. This prestigious competition encourages students to excel in Biology by focusing on practical skills and critical thinking. The structure

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Gene translation from RNA to protein involves the specific binding of transfer RNA molecules to messenger RNA codons, enabling the translation of nucleotide sequences into amino acids. Each amino acid is attached to a specific tRNA through activating enzymes, and the anticodon on tRNA pairs with the

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In this introductory lecture on synthetic biology, you will explore the fundamental principles of engineering biology, including the design and construction of new biological entities. The focus is on leveraging molecular, cell, and systems biology advancements to create biological systems that can

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The falling costs of sequencing have revolutionized various fields like genetics, genomics, cell biology, microbiology, and evolutionary biology. Sequencing data has enabled us to understand genomes, revolutionize cell biology techniques, conduct comparative genomics, population genomics, and metage

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This content delves into the intricacies of analyzing 10X single-cell RNA-Seq data, covering topics such as how 10X RNA-Seq works, evaluating CellRanger QC reports, dimensionality reduction techniques like PCA, tSNE, and UMAP, using the Loupe cell browser, and frameworks for scRNA analysis in R. It

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Delve into the world of nucleic acids with a focus on DNA and RNA molecules. Discover the fundamental building blocks, such as nucleotides, and the role they play in genetic information storage and cell function. Learn about the unique characteristics of DNA like its double-helix structure and the s

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A primary transcript is the initial RNA copy of a transcription unit, subject to posttranscriptional modifications like cleavage and further alterations to form functional tRNAs, rRNAs, and mRNAs. In eukaryotic cells, pre-rRNAs and pre-tRNAs undergo processing by ribonucleases to yield mature RNA sp

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A research project at Bowling Green State University aims to identify 3D motifs in RNA hairpin and internal loops using sequence and secondary structure information. The study focuses on finding likely sequence variants of known motifs, leveraging geometric considerations and basepair isostericity f

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Biology is a broad scientific field encompassing the study of living organisms and their various aspects, from anatomy and physiology to genetics and evolution. Branches of biology include anatomy, histology, cytology, physiology, embryology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, zoology, botan

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Dive into the world of RNA-Seq expression analysis through topics such as read mapping, quantitation, and the challenges faced in short-read mapping. Discover the typical parameters, design pressures, and basic ideas behind suffix tree index construction for efficient handling of large reads and dat

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Protein structure is composed of amino acids arranged in specific orders to form polypeptides. This process involves transcription of DNA into RNA followed by translation of RNA into proteins. Replication plays a crucial role in preparing DNA for cell division. The central dogma of molecular biology

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Explore the intricate process of transcription in biology, where mRNA is synthesized from DNA to carry the genetic code for protein production. Learn about the connection between genotype and phenotype, the role of genes in protein synthesis, and the significance of terms such as RNA Polymerase, int

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DNA transcription is the process where DNA is used as a template to create mRNA in the nucleus. This mRNA is complementary to the DNA and goes through initiation, elongation, and termination stages. RNA polymerases are essential for this process in eukaryotes. Various RNA polymerases have specific f

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Gene expression involves two crucial phases - transcription and translation. Transcription, the first step, is the process where RNA is synthesized from DNA with the help of RNA polymerase. It begins with initiation, where the enzyme recognizes the promoter region and forms a complex with the DNA, m

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Transcription is a crucial process where RNA is synthesized from DNA, involving complex steps of initiation, elongation, and termination. This process is regulated by specific DNA regions, proteins, and enzymes like DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. The differences between DNA and RNA synthesis lie in t

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The process of RNA transcription involves three main stages: initiation, elongation, and termination. Initiation starts with RNA polymerase binding to a promoter, followed by the formation of a transcription initiation complex. Elongation involves RNA polymerase untwisting the DNA helix and adding n

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Explore the intricate processes of transcription and RNA processing in molecular biology, delving into the types of RNA molecules, the differences between DNA and RNA, RNA polymerase enzymes, transcription factors, and the preinitiation complex. Visual aids and detailed descriptions help elucidate t

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RNA polymerases play a crucial role in synthesizing cellular RNA through transcription, where RNA is created from a DNA template. This process involves specific requirements such as a DNA template, ribonucleoside triphosphates, and divalent metal ions. RNA polymerase catalyzes the initiation and elo

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The Southwest Ohio region offers a comprehensive Biology program with a diverse faculty, a large student enrollment, and articulation agreements with universities like University of Cincinnati and Wright State University. The Biology A.S. curriculum includes courses in biology, chemistry, compositio

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Developmental biology, stemming from embryology, investigates how organisms evolve from a zygote. It merges various fields like genetics, cell biology, and cancer biology. Cell biology focuses on cell properties and behaviors, using tools like genomics and microscopy. Research areas include cancer c

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Computational Biology combines computational methods with molecular biology to solve biological problems. Explore topics like proteins, DNA, RNA, and genetics, learning about amino acids, nucleotides, and the genetic code. Understand the evolutionary processes of mutation and natural selection.

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Philosophy of biology before the formal establishment of biology as a discipline explores the evolution of terms and theories related to the science of life. By delving into key philosophical works from the 19th and 20th centuries, the interaction between history, philosophy, and science in the fiel

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Explore the central dogma of molecular biology, focusing on DNA, RNA, and proteins. Learn about nucleic acids, nucleotides, and the chemical structures of DNA and RNA. Understand the role of genes, genetic information flow, and the fundamental components of cellular processes in genetics.

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Oysters, as high-yield mariculture varieties, were investigated for novel RNA viruses using virome analysis. Eighteen new RNA viruses were identified, with evidence of genetic recombination. This study highlights the importance of advanced sequencing technologies in discovering viral pathogens in aq

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RNA is a common component of the human diet, with naturally occurring RNAi mechanisms in various organisms. While staple foods contain RNA, barriers in the human body limit systemic exposure, making oral ingestion ineffective for RNAi. Studies have shown minimal bioavailability and efficacy of dieta

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RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis as it carries coded instructions from DNA. There are three types of RNA - mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA, each serving specific functions in the process. The steps of protein synthesis involve transcription, where DNA is copied into mRNA, and translation, where mR

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Explore RNA secondary structure prediction methods and results, highlighting the role of tRNA and rRNA in cellular RNA composition. The process involves cycling through sequence folds, scoring based on base alignments, and identifying cis-regulatory elements. Results showcase paired bases in tRNA an

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RNA secondary structure prediction is a key concept in bioinformatics, encompassing features like stems, loops, and bulges. This presentation delves into the importance of RNA beyond mRNA, highlighting rRNA, tRNA, and regulatory RNA roles. The canonical base pairs A-U and C-G shape the single-strand

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Nucleic acids are linear polymers composed of nucleotides, with DNA and RNA being the main types. RNA consists of messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), each playing a crucial role in protein synthesis. mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes, tRNA transf

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Explore the intricate processes of gene expression control at the RNA level, focusing on ribo-regulation and RNA interference. Learn about mechanisms such as mRNA localization, degradation, splicing, and more, and discover the potentials of RNAi-based therapeutics through insightful learning objecti

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Nucleic acids are essential molecules that store genetic information and aid in protein production. This content delves into the monomeric structure of nucleotides, the differences between DNA and RNA, the unique characteristics of DNA's double helix structure versus RNA's single-stranded form, and

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Research spanning over two decades has delved deep into the marine RNA virosphere, shedding light on the complex marine ecosystem and the characteristics of RNA viruses. Discoveries in deep marine virus taxonomy have led to significant taxonomic changes and advancements in virus classification and g

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Bulk RNA-seq is a powerful method for analyzing gene expression in biological samples. This approach involves extracting and sequencing RNA to understand the presence and quantity of RNA molecules. The process includes steps like conversion to cDNA, sequencing reads, and downstream analysis over ann

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In vitro transcription involves utilizing T7 or T3 RNA polymerase to produce multiple single-stranded RNA copies of a gene of interest. These transcripts can be used to create probes for detecting specific RNA sequences. The process often involves labeling with DIG or radioisotopes like 33P or 32P,

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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a crucial polymeric molecule in various biological functions including coding, decoding, gene regulation, and expression. It works alongside DNA and plays a key role in protein synthesis. There are three major types of RNA - rRNA, tRNA, and mRNA, each with specific function

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Nucleic acid labeling and detection play crucial roles in molecular biology, where hybridization helps identify complementary DNA or RNA sequences. Techniques like using labeled probes are essential for precise detection in complex nucleic acid mixtures. Understanding radioactive activity units and

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The content delves into the intricacies of DNA and RNA, highlighting the significance of DNA safety in the nucleus, the role of RNA in protein synthesis, different types of RNA, the transcription process, and the importance of RNA in genetic information transfer. It also discusses how DNA is transcr

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Explore the fundamentals of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in this detailed review. Learn about the structure of DNA, the role of different nucleotides, DNA replication process, RNA structure, various types of RNA, transcription from DNA to RNA, and translation from RNA to protein. Dive into the wo

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Selective precipitation of RNA using Lithium Chloride (LiCl) and extraction with phenol at acidic pH are two common methods for separating RNA from DNA. LiCl forms a complex with RNA facilitating its precipitation, while acidic phenol solution helps stabilize RNA at pH 4-5 for extraction. TRIzol var

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In molecular biology, understanding nucleic acids like DNA and RNA is crucial for comprehending the central dogma, which explains the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins. Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides, composed of pentose sugar, nitrogenous bases, and phosphate groups

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