@LabXchange

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Congratulations to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai on receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discoveries concerning non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. #NobelPrize #Chemistry #Chirality #ScienceEducation
The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 7
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.”
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Explore the science behind chirality: This video from ChemTalk breaks down what makes molecules chiral, why chiral centers matter, and how chirality shows up in biology and medicine: labxchange.org/library/items… #NobelPrize #Chemistry #Chirality #ScienceEducation

Chirality, Achiral, and Chiral Centers Made Easy

Is chirality super confusing? What does achiral and chiral mean? Why do chiral centers matter? All of these questions...

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Congratulations to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel on the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
The Nobel Prize
@NobelPrizeOct 5
BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.”
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Explore the science behind optogenetics: This video from @Addgene breaks down how light-sensitive proteins can be used to control when neurons fire: labxchange.org/library/items… #NobelPrize #Optogenetics #Neuroscience #ScienceEducation

Optogenetics - Viral Vectors 101

Optogenetics has changed how neuroscientists study the brain. It provides a fast and precise method for controlling...

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See how the Receptor Tyrosine Kinases interactive gives students more control over how they explore the pathway: labxchange.org/library/items…  #APBiology #CellSignaling #BiologyTeacher #ScienceEducation #LabXchange #BackToSchool

Receptor Tyrosine Kinases

Receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) are cell surface proteins that are essential for cellular communication and growth....

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Chris Burnett, LabXchange's Digital Content Specialist, talked to @FUTURUMCareers about how CareerXplorer's unique career simulations let students step into real STEMM roles. Read the full interview: futurumcareers.com/empowerin…

Empowering students to Xplore careers - Futurum

Explore LabXchange’s interactive CareerXplorer platform to find out what STEMM careers really involve.

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@FUTURUMCareersAug 31
What does a biological technician actually do? What are the day-to-day roles of a data scientist? Encourage your students to use @LabXchange’ interactive CareerXplorer platform to find out! futurumcareers.com/empowerin…
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🔍 Help students explore what's possible. CareerXplorer from @LabXchange connects K-12 education, higher education and STEMM careers through interactive, career-connected learning experiences that inspire future pathways. 🔗 labxchange.org/careerxplorer…

Explore Careers

Discover science careers and find the right path for you. Explore career profiles, education requirements, salary information, and more.

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Did you know that you can find all of the Dreyfus Foundation-funded @ChemistryShorts materials, plus many, many more on @LabXchange? Check them out here: labxchange.org/org/chemistry…
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How do public health officials decide between vaccination, quarantine, or lockdown measures during an outbreak? As hantavirus captures headlines, now is a good time to learn more about the complexity of epidemic decision-making.
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Understanding disease transmission isn't just for epidemiologists. Our interactive Epidemic Simulation lets anyone explore the variables that influence how diseases spread through populations. Try it for yourself: labxchange.org/library/items…

Epidemic Simulation

Use this interactive to run simulations of a pathogen’s spread in a human population. Adjust variables associated with...

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When we understand the science behind the headlines, we become more informed citizens and better decision-makers. #PublicHealth #LabXchange #InteractiveLearning #Epidemiology
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Meet the 3D Frog Dissection Virtual Lab, the first in a new category of interactive 3D simulations on LabXchange. Learners can explore a detailed model of a frog and walk through the dissection process step by step, with no equipment required. #SciEd #STEM #Biology #EdTech
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It’s free, accessible, and a more humane option for those who prefer it. Read more on our blog: #ScienceEducation #STEMEducation #Biology #EdTech about.labxchange.org/blog/3d…

Teaching Anatomy with the 3D Frog Dissection Virtual Lab

The new 3D frog dissection virtual lab enables learners to explore an interactive 3D model of a frog and discover the process of dissection step by step.

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Scientists can literally read your DNA. “At its core, DNA sequencing allows scientists to ‘read’ the precise order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, unlocking the coded instructions that shape all living things.” — Kathryn Gardner, subject matter expert at LabXchange
Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. " DNA sequencing allows scientists to ‘read’ the precise order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, unlocking the coded instructions" — Kathryn Gardner, subject matter expert at LabXchange

ALT Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. " DNA sequencing allows scientists to ‘read’ the precise order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, unlocking the coded instructions" — Kathryn Gardner, subject matter expert at LabXchange

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Learn how to read a DNA sequencing chromatogram on LabXchange: labxchange.org/library/items…  Happy #DNADay 🎉 #DNASequencing #HumanGenomeProject #Genomics #ScienceLiteracy #LabXchange

How to Read a DNA Sequencing Chromatogram

DNA sequencing produces a sequencing chromatogram that shows colorful peaks representing the order of nucleotides....

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DNA science goes far beyond medicine.
Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "DNA analysis can be used for a vast array of social and ecological purposes, ranging from exonerating those wrongly convicted of a crime to locating the sources of poached elephant ivory tusks." — Jeanne Chowning, Associate Vice President, Science Education, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

ALT Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "DNA analysis can be used for a vast array of social and ecological purposes, ranging from exonerating those wrongly convicted of a crime to locating the sources of poached elephant ivory tusks." — Jeanne Chowning, Associate Vice President, Science Education, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

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Learn more with these pathways created by Fred Hutch Cancer Center  DNA Exonerations labxchange.org/library/pathw…  @SciEdHutch

DNA Exonerations

This lesson sequence centers around a traditional forensics lab, but instead of students using DNA evidence to determine...

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Elephant Ivory Cache labxchange.org/library/pathw…  Happy #DNADay 🎉 #DNAScience #WildlifeConservation #CriminalJustice #Genetics #LabXchange

Elephant Ivory Cache

Explore how to integrate ecology, ethics, and biotechnology into a biology classroom by basing a collaborative lab...

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The future of medicine is personal. Learn more with @jacksonlab on LabXchange: labxchange.org/library/pathw… Happy #DNADay 🎉 #PersonalizedMedicine #Genomics #JacksonLaboratory #LabXchange #FutureOfHealth
Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "Understanding how DNA variants influence our traits is the key to unlocking the therapeutic potential of personalized medicine.” —Christina Vallianatos, PhD, Genomics Education and Outreach Program Manager, The Jackson Laboratory

ALT Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "Understanding how DNA variants influence our traits is the key to unlocking the therapeutic potential of personalized medicine.” —Christina Vallianatos, PhD, Genomics Education and Outreach Program Manager, The Jackson Laboratory

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We are more alike than we are different. "You share over 99% of your DNA with every human on Earth. What makes you uniquely you is squeezed into less than 1%—yet that sliver accounts for all visible human variation." — Mary Liu, teacher-in-residence at LabXchange
Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "You share over 99% of your DNA with every human on Earth. What makes you uniquely you is squeezed into less than 1% — yet that sliver accounts for all visible human variation: height, eye color, disease risk, and more." — Mary Liu, teacher-in-residence at LabXchange

ALT Text reads: DNA Day: Here's why it matters. "You share over 99% of your DNA with every human on Earth. What makes you uniquely you is squeezed into less than 1% — yet that sliver accounts for all visible human variation: height, eye color, disease risk, and more." — Mary Liu, teacher-in-residence at LabXchange

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And you didn't just inherit your grandmother's eyes. You may have inherited her trauma. Research in epigenetics suggests extreme stress can leave chemical marks on DNA that get passed to the next generation—rewriting what "inheritance" even means.
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Happy #DNADay 🎉 Dive into the field of genetics on LabXchange: labxchange.org/library/clust…

Genetics

The field of Genetics is relatively young compared to some other scientific disciplines, but its history is rich with...

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