Codon One vs CRISPR Cutout

Codon One helps you learn biology step by step, with short lessons, quick quizzes, flashcards, and a searchable glossary. Build a solid foundation in molecular biology, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and the history of science. Each section breaks complex ideas into clear explanations, diagrams, and focused checks for understanding. Core course (Modules) Module 1: Chemistry of Life – atoms & elements, bonds, water, pH, biomolecules Module 2: Genetics – chromosomes, replication, transcription, translation, regulation Module 3: Evolution – history of life, phylogeny, selection, drift, speciation, molecular evolution Module 4: History of Science – ideas, methods, and experiments that shaped modern biology Module 5: Cell Biology – membranes & transport, organelles & energy, cytoskeleton, signaling, cell division Module 6: Development – fertilization & body plans, differentiation, pattern formation & morphogenesis, growth & repair, evo-devo Additional topics are planned for future updates, including Animal Physiology, Microbiology & Immunology, Plant Biology, and more. Glossary & Flashcards Look up the essentials in one place - key terms from every module, plus the 20 amino acids and the nucleobases. Turn any topic into a flashcard deck and review with smart, spaced practice that focuses on the cards you find hardest. Quiz & Progress Practice across biochemistry, genetics, evolution, cell biology, development, and science history in a dedicated quiz area. Track improvement with success rates and per-topic stats, and let the app resurface your weak questions for targeted review. Keep a daily streak going to build a steady habit. Got a good question? Submit it directly from the app. Built-in Tools Sequence Operator: paste DNA, reverse or complement it, transcribe to RNA, translate in all six reading frames, and view length, GC content, and melting temperature. Codon Picker: explore the genetic code, see which codons map to each amino acid or stop signal, and tweak bases to see the effect. Triplet Encoder: write a message in amino-acid single-letter code and encode it as a DNA triplet sequence, then decode it by translation. Found a bug or have suggestions? Email info@codon-one.com - we read every message.

CRISPR Cutout™ is the fourth in a series of mobile educational games developed by the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease at Drexel University College of Medicine. CRISPR Cutout introduces the molecular mechanisms of a cutting-edge genome editing technology called ‘clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats’, or CRISPR for short. The player will create a gene-editing tool and use it in a cell to cut out a sequence of HIV DNA. The game has two guides called Crispy and G that will teach you how CRISPR is created and how it can be used in editing DNA to cure disease. Please visit our other games Hep B-Ware™, Malaria Invasion™, and CD4 Hunter™ to learn more about infectious diseases. Stay tuned for more games about other microbes that threaten our health. Follow us on Twitter: @Drexel_IMMID, #IMMID, #CD4Hunter Visit our website: www.drexelmed.edu/immid Game Features: CRISPR Cutout is a fun, educational mini-game in which players create a gene-editing tool and use it in a cell to cut out a sequence of HIV DNA. The game has two guides called Crispy and G that will teach you how CRISPR can be used in editing DNA to cure disease. By immersing real science within simple gameplay, users learn about how a new and exciting gene editing tool can be used to cure infectious diseases using HIV as an example. Download CRISPR Cutout for free to: • Learn complex science through fast-paced and addictive gameplay. • Learn how guide RNAs (gRNA) seek out and remove unwanted HIV from cells. Learning Goals: CRISPR Cutout is the fourth in a series of mini games to be developed by the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease at Drexel University College of Medicine, to introduce players to the world of gene editing. CRISPR Cutout was designed for non-scientists and science students. This app is awesome for use in the biomedical science curriculum in high school or in higher education. CRISPR Cutout focuses on meeting the following learning objectives: 1. Identify the nucleotides that makeup RNA and DNA. 2. Match correct nucleotides between RNA and DNA. 3. Identify Cas9 as an enzyme that can cut DNA. 4. Define gRNA. 5. Describe how Cas9 and gRNA work together to remove unwanted DNA. Credits: Executive Producer and Consultant Brian Wigdahl, PhD Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology (M&I); and Executive Director, Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease (IMMID), Drexel University College of Medicine Project Director: Mary Ann Comunale Ed.D, M.S. Assistant Professor (M&I); and Director, the Center for Science Communication and Outreach, Drexel University College of Medicine Game Designers: Mary Ann Comunale Ed.D., M.S. Colin Page Programmer: Colin Page Co-op student at M&I and IMMID, Computer Science Program, Drexel University College of Computing and Informatics Animator and Artist: Julia DeBenedetto Co-op student at M&I and IMMID, Animation and Visual Effects, Drexel University College of Media Arts and Design (Class of 2018) SPECIAL THANKS TO: Subject Matter Experts William Dampier, PhD; Michael Nonnemacher, Beta Testers: Microbiology and Immunology Department graduate students *** Please help us improve this game by reporting any bugs to IMMID@Drexelmed.edu. We welcome feedback and suggestions for upgrades and improvements. *** ©2023 Drexel University