Adapting research-driven routines to the classroom context can promote innovative and
motivational learning environments. Using a case-study approach, we propose a set of …

The key role of bioinformatics in explaining biological phenomena calls for the need to
rethink didactic approaches at high school aligned with a new scientific reality. Despite …

Genomic data sets offer opportunities for students to generate original findings without
expensive laboratory equipment, extending the benefits of undergraduate research to the …

At the intersection of biology and computer science is the growing field of bioinformatics—
the analysis of complex datasets of biological relevance. Despite the increasing importance …

Genomics is benefiting from exciting technological advances, joining next generation
sequencing platforms with bioinformatics solutions for data analysis. This paradigm cannot …

The interdisciplinary nature of bioinformatics makes it an ideal framework to develop
activities enabling enquiry-based learning. We describe here the development and …

John Dewey's idea for a philosophy of experience has long challenged us to consider how
to democratize education and scientific research practices so that students can have a …

As the fields of molecular genetics and genomics have boomed and become increasingly
important in the lives of the general public, traditional education methods have struggled to …

Over the past few decades, advances in science and technology have produced a
seemingly endless stream of new data, ideas, and knowledge, challenging scientists and …

With the rapid pace of advancements in biological research brought about by the application
of computer science and information technology, we believe the time is right for introducing …