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The aim is to enhance students' abilities to access and communicate scientific information effectively.

June 26, 2026Open Access

Interrogating the PDB

KJKeith A. JohnsonBradley University SDShuchismita DuttaRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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The aim is to enhance students' abilities to access and communicate scientific information effectively.
Students engaged with bioinformatics tools and databases in a structured learning environment.
Assessment included identifying and locating primary literature and recognizing inconsistencies in data.
Visual and verbal tools were utilized to explain scientific concepts.
Students greatly improved in identifying, locating, and using primary literature.
Increased proficiency in utilizing bioinformatics tools was observed among participants.
Students were able to communicate scientific concepts better using visual and verbal methods.

Abstract

ASBMB Learning Objectives (https://www.asbmb.org/education/core-concept-teaching-strategies/foundational-concepts/skills) 2. Accessing, comprehending and communicating science Students should be able to identify, locate and use the primary literature (Introductory). Students should be able to use databases and bioinformatics tools (Intermediate). Students, when provided with appropriate background information, should be able to identify consistencies and inconsistencies (Advanced). Students should be able to use visual and verbal tools to explain concepts and data (Intermediate).

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