Making research fly in schools: Drosophila as a powerful modern tool for teaching biology

By Jennifer Harbottle, Patrick Strangward, Catherine Alnuamaani, Surita Lawes, Sanjai Patel, Andreas Prokop

Issue 361 | Page 18 | Published Jun 2016

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An account of workshops presented to schools by research students which can enhance experiences in practical biology.

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