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In this activity/demo, learners investigate biobarcodes, a nanomedical technology that allows for massively parallel testing that can assist with disease diagnosis. Learners define antibodies and learn how each antibody binds to a unique protein. Learners also discover how biobarcoding uses nanoparticles, antibodies, DNA and magnetism to detect diseases earlier than we could detect before. Learners assemble a jigsaw puzzle that models how biobarcodes work.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - adult
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Biobarcode jigsaw pieces (cannot be purchased; see instructions for assembly)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- Nanotechnology
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Technology
- Medical Technology
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Viruses and Bacteria
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Medicine
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Physical Sciences
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Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Fields
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
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Electricity and Magnetism
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
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Technology and Society
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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- Free access
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Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143