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They are fruit flies. Thanks for the wishes.

Welcome back everyone, This year we are using Drosophila for Yr 12 biology for Genetics. I have never used them at all before. We brought the book that Southern Biological have for sale in regards to care and breeding, but was hoping someone would be able to provide some tips or notes they use as I ...

We brought one about a month ago from Haines. $323 inc GST. Stand alone unit, don't need an induction coil. Code is 3785001.

We did this experiment at the end of last year. We made sure it was set up in a fume cupboard and left it venting for ages. We also then just threw out the used test tube (easier then cleaning). I think as long as you are careful and do it in a fume cupboard it should be fine. I loved seeing it done...

You can buy some on ebay.

Thanks for that. Found the position at Blacktown Girls High School. Looked at the Northwest Christian College website and i don't meet their criteria for employment. So not even going to bother with them. Thanks though.

Good morning everyone, I will be moving to Western Sydney June next year. I am looking for a position to start in term 3 next year. I am looking in the Castle Hill, Richmond area. (Sorry don't know Sydney really well, never lived there before, so areas aren't my strong suit) I have 5+ years experien...

We brought a corrosive cupboard last year. It is a polyethylene cupboard, so it won't corrode. They only metal on it is the keys to look the cupboard. We love it, work really well.

6M sulphuric acid works just as well. Just have to let it sit in the water bath for a couple of minutes longer.