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. 2011 Nov;9(11):e1001174.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001174. Epub 2011 Nov 15.

Integrating teaching and research in undergraduate biology laboratory education

Matthew J Kloser  1 , Sara E Brownell, Nona R Chiariello, Tadashi Fukami
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Integrating teaching and research in undergraduate biology laboratory education

Matthew J Kloser et al. PLoS Biol. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

A course recently designed and implemented at Stanford University applies practical suggestions for creating research-based undergraduate courses that benefit both teaching and research.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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