What role does gene expression play in predicting whether someone prefers salty over sweet snacks or tends to be more of a night owl than an early riser? That is just one of the topics students explore in Jelena Kraft’s Biology 3130(L): Principles of Genetics class and lab.

Kraft, associate teaching professor in genetics, development and cell biology, has taught the course and lab for several years. During the past year, she modified her sections thanks to funding received through participation in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows program.

Whitney Baxter, CALS communications specialist, shares more about how students explore genetics in Biology 3130L in her article, Building Bridges to Connect Genetics Classroom, Lab Lessons.