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A closer look at insects

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What is the difference between a pest and a beneficial organism? A pest is any organism that is unwanted or causes harm. How might we use these pest species to find out if they have any beneficial traits, such as antibacterial or antimicrobial properties? Students …
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Bioprospecting workshop inspires teacher leader

Bioinformatics and insects… James Gillahan, GrowNextGen teacher leader and science instructor at Woodridge High School, recently attended a bioprospecting workshop aimed at training teachers to use authentic science research in the classroom. The …
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It’s a bug’s life!

Plants, pollinators, and pests—that sums up Ag Biotech Graduate Academy 2023! 18 Ohio educators gathered at Otterbein University for some intense learning and sweet labs! The biotech focus was on insects that impact Ohio agriculture. Did you know …