Transgenics – A Deeper Look into the Issues

Transgenics – A Deeper Look into the Issues

A Look at Transgenic Issues Transgenic techniques have been used in biomedical research for many years. Transgenic organisms contain DNA that has been inserted experimentally. In this activity, you will research the potential benefits and risks of using transgenic...
Stem Cells and Disease

Stem Cells and Disease

Issue Over 40 years ago, Canadian researchers Dr. James Till and Dr. Ernest McCulloch discovered the existence of stem cells in the blood. Stem cells are unspecialized cells. They have the ability to become any type of cell and, thus, can form skin,bones, and organs....
Digestion System

Digestion System

Digestion System Activities **Answer Questions on a Separate Sheet of Paper!! Nutritional Facts Chose one of the processed foods you eat the most of.  Something that may be your favourite comfort food.  *Processed food comes in packages – not like simple whole foods’....
Cell Cycle and Repair

Cell Cycle and Repair

Cell Cycle and Repair Slidedeck   Task – Tailor Made Body Parts For Discussion on April 30th You will be working in small groups to complete this task from the textbook page 39. In 2008, Dr. Anthony Atala, from Wake Forest University, North Carolina,...