Seed Prep
The "Experiments in Biotechnology" video series is a production of NCCCS BioNetwork in partnership with Haywood and Western Piedmont Community…
Serial Dilution for Cell Cloning
Dilution Cloning is the technique used for creating a population of cells deriving from a single cell, resulting in a cell strain. In this video, we'…
Shift Work
If you are thinking about a career in biotechnology or manufacturing, shift work is a way of life that you will have to accept. Follow along with…
Significant Figures
Significant figures are a way of showing the precision of a number or group of numbers. They are critically important when reporting scientific data…
Spectrophotometry
This interactive lesson covers the basics of Spectrophotometry including: a general overview of spectrophotometry, operation of a spectrophotometer,…
Spirit Tracker
During filming of a new "Spirit Tracker" episode, the show's camera operator, Chelsea, goes missing. The location is said to be haunted. …
Sterile Gowning Procedures
Process technicians are required to be properly attired in the appropriate personal protective equipment suited to the environment they are…
Strawberry DNA Extraction
Strawberry DNA Extraction is a fun experiment that you can perform using everyday materials. The purpose of this experiment is to develop the…
Subculture of a Cell Line
As cultured cells grow and divide, they use up nutrients and eventually, cells will multiply to a point that they run out of space in the culture…
The 5 Rules of Quality
Cliff Lee, BioWork instructor at Johnston County Community College, explains the impact poor quality has on a company, its workers, and (most…