Down in the Dirt Wonders Beckon
Paul Raeburn December 3, 2001 Business Week

This news article reports the use of DNA extraction, amplification, cloning, and screening to uncover the unknown microorganisms of the soil and sea by targeting their genetic makeup. The discovery of new microbes could lead to new medicines, anticancer drugs, insecticides and industrial enzymes.


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Subject: Education:Assessment, Biology:Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Molecular Methods, Biology:Microbiology, Diversity, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Ecology
Resource Type: Activities:Classroom Activity:Jigsaw, Pedagogic Resources:Overview/Summary, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Journal Article
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Informal, General Public
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science