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VIRTLAB: a virtual molecular biology laboratory

G Iazzetti¹, G Santini, M Rau

¹Dipartimento di Genetica, Biologia Generale e Molecolare, via Mezzocannone 8, 80134 Napoli, Italy. calogero@biol.dgbm.unina.it

Bioinformatics (Oxford, England)

|January 27, 1999

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VIRTLAB is a virtual molecular biology laboratory simulation that uses Problem-Based-Learning Pathway (PBL) to help students analyze and solve complex biological problems. This freely available software serves as an innovative teaching aid for biological sciences education.

Area of Science:

Molecular Biology
Biotechnology Education

Background:

VIRTLAB is a freely distributed software package for non-profit organizations.
Online help and tutorials are available in multiple languages, with more planned.

Purpose of the Study:

To present VIRTLAB, a self-training program simulating a molecular biology laboratory.
To enhance biological sciences education through problem-based learning.

Main Methods:

Utilizes Problem-Based-Learning Pathway (PBL) for a self-training approach.
Simulates standard molecular biology laboratory techniques.

Main Results:

Students can analyze and solve molecular biology problems in a simulated environment.
Facilitates practical skill development in techniques like DNA cloning and sequencing.

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Conclusions:

VIRTLAB functions as an effective teaching aid for molecular biology.
It provides a platform for students to engage with complex biological problems and standard lab procedures.