Multi-omics, variously called integrated omics, pan-omics, and trans-omics, aims to combine
two or more omics data sets to aid in data analysis, visualization and interpretation to …

As biological science rapidly generates new knowledge and novel approaches to address
increasingly complex and integrative questions, biology educators face the challenge of …

In college introductory science courses, students are challenged with mastering large
amounts of disciplinary content while develo** as autonomous and effective learners. Self …

Rather than pursue questions related to learning in biology from separate camps, recent
calls highlight the necessity of interdisciplinary research agendas. Interdisciplinary …

Students' use of learning strategies (ie, what students do when studying) is linked to their
achievement in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses …

Understanding genetic mechanisms affords the ability to provide causal explanations for
genetic phenomena. These mechanisms are difficult to teach and learn. It has been shown …

Concepts of molecular biology and genetics are difficult for many biology undergraduate
students to master yet are crucial for deep understanding of how life works. By asking …

The idea of the interaction between genes and environment in the formation of traits is an
important component of genetic literacy, because it explains the plastic nature of …

Abstract Concept map (CM) is introduced as a useful tool for studying students' system
thinking (ST). However, it is more known to represent students' knowledge of system …

Students of all ages face severe conceptual difficulties regarding key aspects of evolution—
the central, unifying, and overarching theme in biology. Aspects strongly related to abstract …