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Dependent and Independent Variables Ecosystems, Organisms, and Trophic Levels Virtual Lab 16 - Why Do Some Plants Accumulate Toxic Levels of Metals? Virtual Lab 17 - Which Pest Control is Best for Basil? Bat Role in Ecosystem |
| PRISM – Polar Radar for Ice Sheet Measurements | ||
| A joint project sponsored by the National Science Foundation and NASA that is measuring polar ice sheets. ( http://www.ku-prism.org/ ) |
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| Energy from the Sun | ||
| Diagram with explanations of Sun rays. ( http://elmhcx9.elmhurst.edu/%7Echm/onlcourse/chm110/outlines/sunenergy.html ) |
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| Interactive Climate Map | ||
| Physical map of the world with detailed climate information available for various regions. ( http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/interactive_climate_map/climate_map.html ) |
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Page 13 Canada is at the forefront of deep-sea research and technology. In fact, the first black-smoker-releasing chimneys from the ocean floor were brought to the surface with the aid of a remotely operated submersible vehicle, called ROPOS, and a Canadian Coast Guard research vessel. What is Canadian deep-sea research centred on, what is being investigated, and how does Canada contribute to our understanding of deep-sea biology and geology? | ||
| NEPTUNE | ||
| Visit this University of Victoria site about NEPTUNE, a project to create the world's largest seafloor observatory linked by fibre optic cables. ( http://www.neptunecanada.ca ) |
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| Bedford Institute of Oceanography | ||
| Visit the site for Canada's largest centre for ocean research. ( http://www.bio.gc.ca/welcome-e.html ) |
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| Department of Oceanography – Dalhousie University | ||
| Read about deep-sea research taking place at Dalhousie University. ( http://oceanography.dal.ca/index.html ) |
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Page 24 The Northern River Basins Study relied on traditional ecological knowledge to help describe the ecology of northern Alberta. What information and perspectives did Aboriginal knowledge bring to this study? | ||
| Northern River Basins Study Final Report | ||
| Read the entire report on this site. ( http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/nrbs/toc.html ) |
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| Northern River Basins Study – Environment Canada | ||
| Read a brief description of the report on this Environment Canada site. ( http://www.pnr-rpn.ec.gc.ca/nature/ecosystems/nrei-iern/dg00s11.en.html ) |
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| Traditional Knowledge Research – Environment Canada | ||
| Find out how traditional ecological knowledge contributed to the study. ( http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/reports/publications/nm97_abstracts/part-6.htm ) |
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| The Water Cycle | ||
| Activities and animations about the water cycle. ( http://www.planetguide.net/book/chapter_2/water_cycle.html ) |
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| Carbon Cycle | ||
| MPEG movies showing the carbon cycle from NASA. ( http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/vis/a010000/a010000/a010007/index.html ) |
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| Matter Cycles | ||
| More detailed information about nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur cycles. ( http://www.lenntech.com/matter-cycles.htm ) |
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Page 39 University of Alberta ecology professor, Dr. David Schindler, has received numerous awards and honours for his untiring work in the study of water, aquatic ecosystems, and the effects of pollutants and overindulgent human use on both. In what ways has Dr. Schindler been recognized by the Canadian and international community, and for what reasons? | ||
| innovationCANADA.ca | ||
| The Myth of Abundant Canadian Water by David Schindler ( http://www.innovationcanada.ca/21/en/articles/myth.html ) |
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| David W. Schindler Scientist | ||
| Edmonton Journal Article by Ed Struzik ( http://www.ualberta.ca/ERSC/schindler/dws1.htm ) |
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| Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | ||
| Top Ecologist David Schindler Named Winner ( http://www.nserc.gc.ca/news/2001/p011105a.htm ) |
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Page 44 How much carbon dioxide do you and your family generate in your daily activities? Compare the results of at least two online carbon dioxide calculators. | ||
| Personal Carbon Dioxide Calculation | ||
| Determine your yearly contribution to carbon dioxide emissions. ( http://www3.iclei.org/co2/co2calc.htm ) |
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| Community Carbon Dioxide Calculator | ||
| Find out how much carbon dioxide your community can prevent from entering the atmosphere by reducing the time motorists spend idling their
vehicles. ( http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/co2-calculator/index.cfm?attr=8 ) |
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| Carbon Dioxide Calculator | ||
| Calculate your personal carbon dioxide emissions. ( http://www.nef.org.uk/energyadvice/co2calculator.htm ) |
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Page 47 The Winogradsky column is an artificial ecosystem that represents a natural pond-mud ecosystem. What accounts for the different layers in a Winogradsky column? | ||
| Winogradsky Column | ||
| Visit this site for photographs, labelled diagrams, and a description of the Winogradsky column. ( http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/microbes/winograd.htm ) |
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| Winogradsky Column – University of Manitoba | ||
| Visit this site for an interesting description and photographs of one specific Winogradsky column. ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/microbiology/wall/228/wino.htm ) |
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| The Winogradsky Column Tutorial | ||
| Learn about the Winogradsky column by viewing this animated and narrated tutorial. ( http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/microbiology/winogradsky.html ) |
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Page 55 Not all scientists agree with Lovelock, that Earth acts like an organism. How is the Gaia Hypothesis accepted in the scientific community? | ||
| Advanced Educational Systems from NYU School of Medicine | ||
| Gaia and Selfish Genes: Differing Perspectives on Life November 1997 ( http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/~strone01/gaia.html ) |
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| University of Florida Geology Tutor | ||
| The Gaia Hypothesis and Earth System Science ( http://ess.geology.ufl.edu/ess/Introduction/GAIA_hypothesis.html ) |
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| Ontario Professionals | ||
| Plant Architecture & Phyllotaxy ( http://www.ontarioprofessionals.com/comment.htm ) |
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Page 67 Go Further… 1. Indoor environments affect outdoor environments, and vice versa. Research one aspect of building construction or interior design that affects the outside environment. 2. It is important for buildings to be designed to bring in fresh air. When carbon dioxide levels are too high, buildings get stuffy and people get headaches and feel sleepy. How do outdoor carbon dioxide levels affect the amount of fresh air that people need to bring into buildings? 3. In what ways are food quality and food safety global issues? | ||
| U.S. Department of Efficiency and Renewable Energy | ||
| Energy and Environmental Guidelines for Construction ( http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/design/construction.html ) |
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| Friends of Alewife Reservation | ||
| Effects of Construction in the Silver Maple Forest Bordering Alewife Brook Reservation ( http://www.friendsofalewifereservation.org/2006_05_01_constructioneffects.htm ) |
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| Health Canada | ||
| Indoor Air Quality ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/air/office-bureaux/index_e.html ) |
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| Food and Agriculture Information | ||
| Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( http://www.fao.org/ ) |
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| Agriculture and Food | ||
| Alberta Government site showing the agroclimatic atlas of Alberta. ( http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/sag6278 ) |
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| Connections (The Nature of Social and Environmental Contexts) The Smeetons and the Swift ... | ||
| More about threatened and endangered species in Alberta. ( http://www.abheritage.ca/abnature/speciesatrisk/speciesatrisk.htm ) |
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| EarthDay.net | ||
| After students complete the activity you can have a class discussion as to how one can reduce their ecological footprint. Students can
take the ecological footprint quiz with their families. ( http://www.earthday.net/footprint/quiz.asp ) |
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Page 95 Choose one biome to investigate further. What are the distinctive features of its climate, geography, and soil? Which plants and animals are present in this biome that would be absent from other biomes? Why? | ||
| Agroclimatic Atlas of Alberta: Introduction | ||
| This Agroclimatic Atlas presents climatic information of importance to agriculture in Alberta and makes information easily available to
the agricultural community including agricultural producers, agribusiness, and researchers. ( http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/sag6278 ) |
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| The World Biome Project | ||
| Visit this excellent site and join the World Wide Biome Project. The site allows you to learn about different biomes, enter data about
your own biome, and communicate with students from around the world. ( http://www2.kpr.edu.on.ca/cdciw/biomes/ ) |
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| World Biomes | ||
| Visit this site for information, images, and maps of five of the world's major biomes. ( http://www.worldbiomes.com/default.htm ) |
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| The World's Biomes | ||
| Read more about characteristics of the world's major biomes. ( http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/ ) |
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| Introduction to Biomes | ||
| Visit this study module to read about eight different biomes. This site includes study tips to help you learn about different
biomes. ( http://www.radford.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html ) |
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Page 98 Alberta has been divided into ecoregions, which are determined by abiotic and biotic components, such as climate, geography, vegetation, soil type, and fauna. In which ecoregion do you live? What are its main abiotic and biotic characteristics? | ||
| Ecoregions of Canada | ||
| Visit this site to read a report on Canada's ecoregions. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/soer-ree/English/Framework/NarDesc/ ) |
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| Map of Terrestrial Ecoregions in Canada | ||
| View a map of Canada's major ecozones. Each ecozone links to a more detailed map of ecoregions. ( http://geogratis.cgdi.gc.ca/Ecosystem/1_ecosys/ecoreg.htm ) |
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| Parks Canada | ||
| National Parks' Challenge – Curriculum Connections for Alberta ( http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/itm3-guides/vraie-true/plan3correlationsab_e.asp ) |
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| Alberta Government Agriculture and Food | ||
| An introduction to the Agroclimatic Atlas of Alberta ( http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/sag6278 ) |
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Dino Dig Natural Selection Virtual Lab 1 - Catching Evolution in Action Virtual Lab 2 - Why Do Tropical Songbirds Lay Fewer Eggs? Army Ant Predation |
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Thought Lab 4.5: Leopard Frogs: One Species or Seven? Listen to the calls and view photographs of the northern leopard frog and the southern leopard frog at the three web sites listed. Note: Some of the calls require QuickTime, which you may need to download (free). Other sites provide sound files that you can download and play using any sound/video player. | ||
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| Herps of Texas | ||
| Herps of Texas ( http://www.zo.utexas.edu/research/txherps/frogs/calls.html ) |
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| Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center | ||
| Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center ( http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/index2.htm ) |
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| All About Frogs | ||
| This web page would not be suitable for students, but teachers can download two sound files from it. ( http://allaboutfrogs.org/weird/general/songs.html ) |
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| Habitat Project | ||
| This web page has sound files for northern frog and plains frog. ( http://www.habitatproject.org/default.asp?cid=20 ) |
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| Mid-West Frogs | ||
| This web page is highly recommended; it has two video files for northern and southern frogs. ( http://www.midwestfrogs.com/ ) |
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| U.S. Geological Survey site | ||
| This is the U.S. Geological Survey site and has excellent resources as well as images showing dorsa-lateral patterns of various
frogs. ( http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/dlridge.htm ) |
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| Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency | ||
| For more information on EIA's in Canada ( http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/010/basics_e.htm ) |
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| Invasive Species in BC | ||
| Further background information on other invasive species in BC. ( http://www.cpawsbc.org/pdfs/invasive_species.pdf ) |
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| The Global Invasive Species Initiative from the Nature Conservancy | ||
| Includes information on white pine blister rust, Dutch elm disease, etc. ( http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/products/gallery/crori1.html ) |
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| Alberta's Endangered Species Conservation Committee | ||
| For more reading on endangered species. ( http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/fw/escc/aaisar.html ) |
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| Species at Risk Act Public Registry | ||
| For information on the Species at Risk Act. ( http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/the_act/HTML/Guide_e.cfm#listed ) |
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| Antibiotic Resistant Germs – Health Canada | ||
| Visit this site for a good description of the problem of antibiotic resistant germs. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/med/antibio_e.html ) |
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| Attack of the Superbugs – Antibiotic Resistance | ||
| Read about how the overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and find out what solutions might help with the problem. ( http://www.bioteach.ubc.ca/Biodiversity/AttackOfTheSuperbugs/ ) |
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| Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance | ||
| Visit this site designed to provide information for health care workers, patients, and others who can help prevent antibiotic resistance. ( http://www.ccar-ccra.com/ ) |
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| Antibiotic Resistance – U.S. Food and Drug Administration | ||
| Visit this site to learn more about antibiotic resistance, and read articles related to the issue. ( http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/anti_resist.html ) |
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Page 128 The Burgess Shale in British Columbia, the rich fossil beds near Drumheller, Alberta, and the Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Nova Scotia are just a few of many Canadian sites with a rich store of fossils. What have Canadian fossils contributed to our understanding of evolution? | ||
| Fossils of Nova Scotia | ||
| A Nova Scotia museum site ( http://museum.gov.ns.ca/fossils/ ) |
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| The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation | ||
| The world's most significant fossil discovery was in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. ( http://www.burgess-shale.bc.ca/ ) |
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| Venomous Mammal Find a First | ||
| Alberta paleontologist Venomous Mammal Find a First ( http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2005/06/22/venom-mammal050622.html ) |
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Page 130 The theory of plate tectonics, developed by geologists and paleontologists, explains how the locations of continents have changed over Earth’s history. What pivotal role did Canadian geologist John Tuzo Wilson play in formulating this theory? How does this theory support the theory of evolution by natural selection? | ||
| The Vetlesen Prize | ||
| Biography of John Tuzo Wilson ( http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/vetlesen/recipients/1978/wilson_bio.html ) |
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| Tuzo Wilson Proves that the Earth Moves | ||
| In 1965, Nature published a paper written by Canadian scientist John Tuzo Wilson. The article revolutionized our understanding of Earth.
Wilson's explanation of plate tectonics has been called "one of the century's five major advances in science." ( http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/PrinterFriendly.cfm?Params=A1ARTFET_E62 ) |
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| science.ca | ||
| More information about John Tuzo Wilson from a Canadian science perspective. ( http://www.science.ca/scientists/scientistprofile.php?pID=232 ) |
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Page 138 Scientists at the University of British Columbia have been tracking the speciation of greenish warblers (Phylloscopus trochiloides) in various habitats in Asia. The songs of different populations of this bird differ slightly in each habitat throughout their range. What other differences have resulted from the birds’ isolation? | ||
| Heredity by Nature.com | ||
| About evolutionary genetics of greenish warblers. ( http://www.nature.com/hdy/journal/v95/n2/full/6800679a.html ) |
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| actionbioscience.org | ||
| Unusual Demonstrations of Speciation ( http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/irwin.html ) |
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| UBC Zoology | ||
| The greenish warbler ring species ( http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~irwin/GreenishWarblers.html ) |
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Page 147 Go Further… 1. List and research three methods, other than studying dinosaur eggs, that paleontologists could use to study the evolutionary relationships between dinosaurs and birds. | ||
| Berkeley University of California | ||
| Frequently asked questions about paleontology. ( http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/FAQ/faq.html ) |
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| Biography about paleontologist Robert L. Carroll. Includes information about being a professional paleontologist. ( http://www.science.ca/scientists/scientistprofile.php?pID=335 ) |
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| Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto | ||
| Macroevolution ( http://bioinfo.med.utoronto.ca/Evolution_by_Accident/Macroevolution.html ) |
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| Biology Animations | ||
| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| Photosynthesis Animation | ||
| Show chemical detail of photosynthesis. ( http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/Bio111/Photosynth/PS.html ) |
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| Light Phase of Photosynthesis | ||
| Show basic light phase of photosynthesis. ( http://www.johnkyrk.com/photosynthesis.html ) |
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| Show basic dark phase of photosynthesis. ( http://www.johnkyrk.com/photosynthesisdark.html ) |
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| BioCourse.com from McGraw-Hill | ||
| Movies, simulations, activities, and labs for cellular respiration and fermentation. ( http://www.biocourse.com/mhhe/bcc/domains/quad/topic.xsp?id=000077 ) |
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| Cellular Respiration Made Easier | ||
| Complete animation summarizing cellular respiration. ( http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/site/biology/activity3.asp ) |
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| Virtual Cell Animations | ||
| Includes animations of many biological processes including gradients, cellular respiration, protein transport, transcription, and many
more. ( http://vcell.ndsu.nodak.edu/animations/ ) |
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Page 163 What if heart pacemakers, which are powered by batteries that require replacement every five to ten years, could be fueled by ATP? This is one of the questions guiding the investigation of ATP as a possible source of energy for implanted devices. What is the current state of this research? | ||
| University of Georgia – Hyperphysics to Biology | ||
| Basic information about ATP and its mechanism. ( http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/biology/atp.html ) |
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| Biomolecular Motor that Uses ATP | ||
| Nanotechnology research using ATP to power bio-motors. ( http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/nanotechnology/mg17223114.200 ) |
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| Molecular Spindle Powered by ATP | ||
| The wheel uses ATP to turn while the actual motor is powered by light and temperature changes. ( http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/441670.stm ) |
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| Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency | ||
| Brief description of the disease and includes links to various organizations. ( http://www.webmd.com/hw/raising_a_family/nord413.asp ) |
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| http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1969.htm | ||
| Detailed information about PDCD. ( http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1969.htm ) |
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Page 189 Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency is a rare genetic disorder in which the enzyme that converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is missing or functions poorly. What are the symptoms of this disorder, what treatments are available, and how successful are they? | ||
| Pyruvate Dehydrogenase & Krebs Cycle | ||
| The pathway and roles of pyruvate dehydrogenase and acetyl-coenzyme A. ( http://www.rpi.edu/dept/bcbp/molbiochem/MBWeb/mb1/part2/krebs.htm ) |
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Page 190 The environment of your mouth supports a variety of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The numbers and diversity of these populations change over time, notably between birth and puberty. Around what time do anaerobic bacteria begin populating the mouth? Which diseases of the teeth and gums are associated with these bacteria? | ||
| Bacteria Commonly Found in and on the Human Body | ||
| Normal flora and where it is typically found. ( http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/normalflora.html ) |
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| Are infants' mouths cleaner? | ||
| Science news and resources. ( http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/dec2000/975875978.Mi.r.html ) |
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| Teeth and Gum Disease | ||
| Healthy Ontario health feature about oral health. ( http://www.healthyontario.com/Health_Feature/Something_To_Chew_On.htm ) |
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Page 194 The First Nation Ethanol Development Corporation was established in 2004 with an initial focus on establishing an ethanol plant in southwestern Ontario. What other products are planned for this plant? And why is the use of corn, as the main fermentation feedstock, an appropriate choice for this venture? | ||
| Smart Science Solutions Aboriginal Partnerships | ||
| Other Aboriginal partnerships in association with Saskatchewan. ( http://www.src.sk.ca/html/partnering/aboriginal/ ) |
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| Profile of the First Nation Ethanol Development Corp | ||
| Industry Canada profile of the First Nation Ethanol Development Corp. ( http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/search/navigate.do?language=eng&portal=1&subPortal=&est... ) |
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| First Nation Ethanol Development Corp Web Site | ||
| All about the production and use of ethanol. ( http://www.firstnationethanol.com/ ) |
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Page 197 Go Further… 1. Research the methods of waste disposal that are used in your community. How much of your community waste goes to a landfill? How much is recycled or composted? 3. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are a significant pollution problem. Research and list some common sources of VOCs and what is being done to solve the problem. | ||
| Waste Disposal in Alberta | ||
| Indicator of per capita waste disposal in Alberta. ( http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/soe/waste_indicators/49_percap_waste.html ) |
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| Nuclear Waste | ||
| How is Canada's nuclear waste being stored? ( http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/01/17/nuclear-waste.html ) |
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| Sources of VOCs | ||
| Where do VOCs come from and how to prevent them. ( http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile65d.stm ) |
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| Safety in the Classroom published by Alberta Education | ||
| Safety for all investigations. ( http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/science/screport.pdf ) |
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| Animated Diagram of Digestion | ||
| A normal, healthy digestive system. ( http://www.constipationadvice.co.uk/constipation/digestive_system.html ) |
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| The Digestive System | ||
| Medical animation from How Stuff Works. ( http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam-200142.htm ) |
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| Digesting Different Foods | ||
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Page 226 Deficiency of a particular carbohydrate can cause digestive distress when a person eats certain foods. For example, lack of the enzyme lactase prevents a large proportion of the human population from digesting the monosaccharide lactose, which is a common component of dairy products. What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? Which segments of the population are most likely to experience it, and why? | ||
| National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) | ||
| The NDDIC is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1980, the Clearinghouse provides information about digestive diseases to people with digestive disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. ( http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintolerance/ ) |
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| Three Rivers Endoscopy Center is the first free standing ambulatory surgery center in Western Pennsylvania solely dedicated to
gastrointestinal endoscopy (scope tests). ( http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/lactose.html ) |
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| About.com | ||
| T his webpage discusses lactose intolerance basics, including the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and information on who is likeliest to
become lactose intolerant. There are good links to further explore issues of lactose intolerance. ( http://allergies.about.com/cs/lactose/a/aa102201a.htm ) |
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| Aetna Intelihealth | ||
| T his website has succinct information on causes, prevention and treatment of lactose intolerance. ( http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8270/8458/187065.html?d=dmtHealthAZ ) |
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Page 234 The discovery of Helicobacter pylori and its role in ulcers is an outstanding example of scientific inquiry and investigation. Why was the bacterium’s existence in the stomach hypothesized? How was it discovered? And what astounding adaptations enable it to survive in the hostile environment of the stomach? | ||
| YourDigestiveHealth.ca | ||
| About Acid-Related Disease ( http://www.yourdigestivehealth.ca/en/AboutARD/realdisease.asp ) |
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| How some gastrointestinal diseases are diagnosed and treated. ( http://www.helico.com/ ) |
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| Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcer disease. ( http://www.cdc.gov/ulcer/index.htm ) |
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Page 235 Inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. Being a disease of the digestive tract, perhaps it’s not surprising that it is linked to many other aspects of digestion and metabolism. For example, which of its most common causes is a disease of another accessory organ? What enzyme you’ve just learned about is used in diagnosis of pancreatitis? And what role does nutrition play in managing the condition? | ||
| Journal of the American Medical Association Patient Pages | ||
| This page gives an overview of pancreatitis, its causes, symptoms and treatment. ( http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/291/23/2902 ) |
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| This webpage for a Canadian charity dedicated to promoting the treatment and care of patients with pancreatitis, gives an overview of
pancreatitis and other diseases of accessory organs. ( http://www.badgut.com/index.php?contentFile=main_index&title=Home%20Page ) |
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| This page summarizes one of the most common tests used to diagnose pancreatitis. ( http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/amylase/test.html ) |
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| National Pancreas Foundation | ||
| This website, designed for people with pancreatic diseases and those who care for them, covers a wide range of medical options,
nutritional strategies, and alternative therapies to help people manage their pancreatitis. ( http://www.pancreasfoundation.org/index.shtml ) |
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Page 236 Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that alters the digestive tract and reduces the size of the stomach. Under what circumstances is this procedure usually performed? How successful is it, statistically? | ||
| Weight Control Information Network | ||
| This site explains the various procedures available, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages. ( http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm ) |
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| American Society for Bariatric Surgery | ||
| Informative (but text-heavy) article on the rationale, goals, risks, and results of surgical treatment of morbid obesity. The site also
offers history and summary of the different surgical procedures, including illustrations and concise information on advantages and complications of each type
of intervention. ( http://www.asbs.org/html/patients/rationale.htm ) |
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| Obesity Surgery Specialists | ||
| This site offers detailed information on surgical options for weight loss. It includes statistical information on risks of gastric bypass
and a video animation of the procedure. ( http://www.obesehelp.net/ ) |
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| American Obesity Association | ||
| AOA Obesity Advisor page on Obesity Surgery, offers information on assessing the need for surgery, the different types of surgery and the
benefits and risks of the different possible surgeries. ( http://www.obesity.org/education/advisor.shtml ) |
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Page 237 Processed foods, a common feature of modern diets, often contain additives. These chemicals are put into food to preserve it, enhance its flavour, or improve its colour. The national government ensures the safety of these products. However, there is still much controversy over whether they can harm people. | ||
| The Canadian Encyclopedia | ||
| A Canadian website that gives our definition of a food additive. It's broader than might be expected. ( http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0002882 ) |
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| The Chemical Health Hazard Assessment Division of Health Canada is responsible for ensuring the safety of additives that go into
Canadians' food. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/fd-da/bcs-bsc/chha-edpcs/index_e.... ) |
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| This list of common food additives is presented by the people at a market specializing in organic food. They give information about
sources of additives, as well as alleged adverse effects. ( http://www.thebigcarrot.ca/additives.htm ) |
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| Canadian Cancer Society | ||
| The Canadian Cancer Society sets the record straight on some of the more common myths about cancer and what causes it, including common
foods and food additives. ( http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,,3172_10127__langId-en,00.html ) |
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| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| Flash animations, tutorials, and visual quizzes. ( http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/respiratorysystem/menu/animation.html ) |
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| Animations and activities that use colours to represent various gases exchanged during respiration. ( http://physiol.umin.jp/resp/resp_cycle/2-01_e.html ) |
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Page 246 Respiration is studied in biological science, but the mechanics of breathing are governed by the laws of physical science. What are these laws? What other phenomena do they describe in the natural world and in technology? | ||
| McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Chang Chemistry | ||
| A short, easy explanation of Dalton's law, using scuba diving as example. This is a Java-based site, requiring Shockwave to view
animations. ( http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/chang7/esp/folder_structure/ga/m2/s3/ ) |
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| Step by step instructions to solve a partial pressure, or Dalton's Law problems. It includes two short quizzes and worksheets to work on
problems associated with Dalton's law. ( http://www.fordhamprep.org/gcurran/sho/sho/lessons/lesson74.htm ) |
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| NASA Glen Learning Technologies | ||
| This site offers an animated or a slide and text version of Boyle's Law. It includes links to definitions of pressure, temperature and
volume of gases, as well as further information on properties of gases. There is easy navigation to activities on Boyle's Law, which are focused on learning
about propulsion, among other things. ( http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/aboyle.html ) |
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| Chemistry at Davidson, Chemistry Experiments and Exercises | ||
| T his website clearly lays out concepts of Charles' Law, Dalton's Law and Pressure (among others) and offers online experiments for
students. ( http://www.chm.davidson.edu/ChemistryApplets/index.html#GasLaws ) |
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Page 256 Infections of the respiratory tract often have similar symptoms. How can one infection be distinguished from the other? And, more importantly, what can be done to feel better and get better when an infection sets in? | ||
| The College of Family Physicians of Canada | ||
| This site distinguishes between some of the most common causes of a sore throat. Sometimes it's nothing serious, and sometimes it's a sign
of something that needs medical attention. ( http://www.cfpc.ca/English/cfpc/programs/patient%20 education/sore%20throat/default.asp?s... ) |
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| BC Health Guide | ||
| This side gives an overview of strep throat, one of the most common bacterial infections of the upper respiratory
tract. ( http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/major/hw54745/descrip.htm ) |
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| Teens' Health by the Nemour Foundation | ||
| This page covers common infections, including sinusitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis. It gives practical advice on what to do when germs
get into your airways. ( http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/ ) |
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Page 258 ? Asthma is the only major respiratory ailment that is increasing in the population. Approximately 20 years ago, 2.3 percent of Canadians over the age of 15 were diagnosed with asthma. Today, this figure has increased to more than 8 percent. The United States has seen more than a 60 percent increase in the diagnosis of asthma. What hypotheses do medical experts have to explain these dramatic increases? | ||
| The Collaborative on Health and the Environment | ||
| T his website outlines the latest trends and causes of asthmas and links to an article summarizing the latest hypotheses on the increase
in incidence of childhood asthma. ( http://www.protectingourhealth.org/newscience/asthma/asthmaknow.htm ) |
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| Public Library of Science Open Access Journals | ||
| This link is a high level article, however, at the end it lays out three current hypotheses for the increase in asthma. The full text is
most appropriate for more advanced students. ( http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.... ) |
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| Allergy and Asthma Disease Management Centre | ||
| This webpage shows a Q&A about the Hygiene Hypothesis for Asthma, including abstracts of two journal articles that more fully explore this
Hypothesis. A short piece, but informative with references for further exploration. ( http://www.aaaai.org/aadmc/ate/atopy.html ) |
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| Respiratory Reviews | ||
| An article summarizing the Chlorine Hypothesis for the increase in asthma prevalence. ( http://www.respiratoryreviews.com/jul03/rr_jul03_pools.html ) |
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Page 259 Cancer is a devastating disease, with more than 14 000 new cases diagnosed in Alberta each year. Due to cancer’s impact, extensive research has been done to try to understand cancer, its causes, and how it progresses. Use the following terms to build a story of how cancer develops: oncogene, malignant, tumour, and metastasis. | ||
| Cancer Care Nova Scotia | ||
| A quick-reference guide, this sheet provides a broad overview of cancer, its causes and treatments. ( http://www.cancercare.ns.ca/media/documents/0989Cancer.pdf ) |
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| Canadian Cancer Society | ||
| This site provides statistics on cancer in Alberta including the number of new cases and the number of deaths for each major type of
cancer. ( http://www.cancer.ca/ccs/internet/standard/0,3182,3225_355597_424257_langId-en,00.html ) |
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| The Lung Association | ||
| This comprehensive site presents the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for lung cancer. ( http://www.lung.ca/diseases-maladies/cancer-cancer_e.php ) |
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| The Merck Manual – Home Edition | ||
| The website of an authorative reference, this page leads into a discussion of the biology of cancer. ( http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec15/ch180/ch180a.html ) |
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| Biology Animations | ||
| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| About Your Heart | ||
| Heart animations and interactives. ( http://www.smm.org/heart/heart/top.html ) |
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| Specific Immunity | ||
| Cartoon animation of immunity. ( http://science.nhmccd.edu/Biol/inflam.html ) |
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| Herd Immunity Animation | ||
| Great information of immunization. ( http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/article.php?id=78 ) |
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Page 275 The artificial pacemaker generates electrical signals (also called impulses) to keep the heart beating. Two Canadian surgeons, Wilfred Bigelow and John Callaghan, and a Canadian electrical engineer, Jack Hopps, invented this life-saving device. How did the amputation of frostbitten fingers lead to the invention of the artificial pacemaker? What improvements to this device have been made to its original design? | ||
| Edge Magazine | ||
| Excellent article outlining Wilfred Bigelow's contribution to medical science and the story behind the invention of the artificial
pacemaker. ( http://www.research.utoronto.ca/edge/spring2001/greatDiscoverers.html ) |
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| Heart Rhythm Foundation | ||
| This web page provides links to in depth information on different aspects of pacing, electrophysiology and other cardiac technologies.
Film clips are available, as well as summaries of many different related topics. ( http://www.hrsonline.org/ep-history/topics_in_depth/ ) |
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| About.com | ||
| This webpage offers a quick outline of Jack Hopps' invention of the cardiac pacemaker but leads through to artificial hearts and
electrocardiography. There are links to ongoing innovations in cardiology and cardiac science. ( http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blcardiac.htm ) |
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| ECG Library | ||
| This website presents a timeline of electrocardiography, beginning in the 17 century. Hoff, Bigelow and Callaghan are mentioned in 1950,
but there is fascinating information on the 350 years previous to their invention of the cardiac pacemaker and also the innovations in this area up to
present time. ( http://www.ecglibrary.com/ecghist.html ) |
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Page 286 Many serious athletes choose to train at high altitudes, where the air is thinner and the partial pressure of oxygen is lower. What benefit does this provide for athletes? There are several technological methods for achieving the same benefit. What are they, how do they affect the body, and why are they illegal? | ||
| Northern Arizona University, Center for High Altitude Training | ||
| See their FAQ on high altitude training. ( http://www.hastc.nau.edu/frameset-altitude.html ) |
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| Sport Science, a peer-reviewed sports journal | ||
| An in-depth look at the effects of high altitude training and the ethics of alternatives. ( http://www.sportsci.org/traintech/altitude/wgh.htm ) |
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| Chemical and Engineering News | ||
| This is an interesting article on different types of performance enhancements used by athletes, including the use of Erythropoietin (EPO)
to mimic the effects of high altitude training. ( http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/9748/faster.html ) |
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| SportsMed Web | ||
| This webpage presents a short article on the use of Erythropoietin (EPO) as a method of cheating for athletes. It includes information on
side effects and detection of EPO. ( http://www.rice.edu/~jenky/sports/epo.html ) |
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Page 291 Advances in the treatment of leukemia include the use of blood from umbilical cords and the transplanting of stem cells. Stem cells are cells from which specialized cells of the body develop. How do these two treatment options work? What are the controversies associated with them? | ||
| The Lasker Foundation | ||
| The Lasker Foundation: 2005 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research to Ernest A. McCulloch and James E. Till, Canadian doctors who
pioneered stem cell research. The award citation details the research Dr. McCulloch and Till began in the 1950s as they discovered stem cells and how they
work. ( http://www.laskerfoundation.org/awards/library/2005b_cit.shtml ) |
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| National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health | ||
| What You Need to Know About Leukemia and Stem Cell Transplantation. ( http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/leukemia/page16 ) |
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| Remarks by the U.S. President on Stem Cell Research, August 2001 | ||
| U.S. President George W. Bush presents a detailed summary of the arguments concerning embryonic stem cell research. ( http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/08/20010809-2.html ) |
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| Canadian Medical Association Journal | ||
| An article on Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) outlining the ethical, legal and policy issues surrounding ART, as well as evidence
of ART effectiveness. Contains information based on the Royal Commission on New Reproductive Technologies. ( http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/164/11/1589 ) |
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Page 297 Complications associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn include anemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and hydrops fetalis. What are these conditions and how can they be treated before and after birth? | ||
| British Columbia Ministry of Health | ||
| BC Health Guide – Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) ( http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/hw164159/overview.htm ) |
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| Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC | ||
| Hydrops Fetalis (Homozygous Alpha Thalassemia) ( http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/schs/medtech/rice/thalassemia.html#hydrops ) |
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| Anemia of the newborn. ( http://www.doctorgeorge.com/article.php?sid=731 ) |
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Page 299 Peanuts are not actually nuts, but the seeds of a member of the legume family. Peanuts are one of the most allergenic foods, and the reaction they cause can be fatal. When people who are highly sensitive to peanuts are exposed either directly or indirectly to them, they may experience anaphylaxis. What is anaphylaxis, and how is it treated? What advances have been made to improve our understanding and approaches to treating peanut allergies? | ||
| Anaphylaxis Canada | ||
| Read a complete definition of the condition and its common causes. ( http://www.anaphylaxis.org/content/whatis/anaphylaxis_is.asp ) |
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| Anaphylaxis.com | ||
| Visit this site for a summary of treatment options. ( http://www.anaphylaxis.com/pro/6_3.cfm ) |
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| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | ||
| This article summarizes seven recently published scientific articles about advances in treatment and causes of peanut
allergies. ( http://www.aaaai.org/patients/advocate/2003/fall/jaci.stm ) |
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| Association of Allergists and Immunologists of Quebec | ||
| This article is a very detailed paper summarizing the characteristics, diagnosis, prevalence, treatment and latest research on peanut
allergies. ( http://www.allerg.qc.ca/peanutallergy.htm ) |
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Page 300 Anti-spam technology was developed to end the glut of unwanted email in inboxes around the world. What does the development of this technology have to do with the battle against HIV and AIDS? | ||
| Spam Filters May Lead to AIDS Vaccine | ||
| Using computer techniques to help design a vaccine to defeat AIDS. ( http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/213232_microsofthiv23.html ) |
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| More about how anti-spam technology can be effective in designing a vaccine for AIDS. ( http://www.crime-research.org/interviews/MS_Anti-spam/ ) |
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| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| Urination | ||
| Medical urination animation from How Stuff Works. ( http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam-200032.htm ) |
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| Biology Systems Animations | ||
| Animations and interactive experiments of biological processes. ( http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp00/00020.html ) |
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| The Excretory System – Skin | ||
| The skin plays a vital role in excretion. ( http://www.marymount.k12.ny.us/marynet/stwbwk03/03bio/excretory/skin.html ) |
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| Davita Inc | ||
| This website has an interactive module on kidneys with excellent animations supporting information on kidney anatomy and
function. ( http://www.kidney.org.au/flash/kidney_animation/kidneys.html#intro ) |
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| National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse | ||
| This website describes basic kidney function, as well as descriptions of and treatment for many different kidney
disorders. ( http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/ ) |
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| Online Biology Book | ||
| This webpage is an overview of animal organ systems and homeostasis, and how the systems all contribute to maintaining an overall
equilibrium. Good links to a glossary. ( http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookANIMORGSYS.html ) |
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| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| Homeostasis Animation | ||
| Medical animation of homeostasis. ( http://pennhealth.com/health_info/animationplayer/homeostasis.html ) |
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| Homeostasis activity. ( http://www.coldwater.k12.mi.us/nicholsk/courses/chs/Phys/homeoactiv.htm ) |
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| Muscles of the Human Body | ||
| Interactive animation of the muscles. ( http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/HumanBody/BodyMuscles.htm ) |
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| Human Anatomy Online | ||
| Interactive muscular system and human anatomy. ( http://www.innerbody.com/image/musfov.html ) |
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Page 342 Creatine, a component of the creatine phosphate molecule, is produced by the liver and kidneys. As well, a small amount can be obtained by eating meat and fish. Some people use over-the-counter supplements of Creatine (Creatine monohydrate) to increase the concentration of creatine phosphate in their muscles. Do these supplements work? What evidence supports this practice? What health-related concerns are associated with it? | ||
| University of Connecticut Health Center, Sports Medicine | ||
| See a summary of the results of studies on the effectiveness of creatine done in the 1990s. ( http://uconnsportsmed.uchc.edu/patientinfo/nutrition/creatine.html ) |
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| Quackwatch | ||
| This site is dedicated to debunking dubious medical claims. This article, posted in 1999, cites a number of studies into the possible
effects of using creatine. Does the age of the data matter? ( http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/DSH/creatine.html ) |
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| NCAA | ||
| This online article outlines the danger and the appeal of nutritional supplements for teenaged athletes. Good thought-provoker for
students who may be considering the pros and cons of supplements. ( http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/nutrition-performance/about/articles/suppleme... ) |
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| TeenGrowth.com | ||
| This online article outlines safety issues and concerns regarding the use of creatine supplements. Includes overview of how creatine
works. ( http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm?action=info_article&ID_article=1287&category=health&c... ) |
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Page 355 Go Further… 3. List and research three therapeutic techniques that are used by physiotherapists. How do these treatments draw from our knowledge about how the body works? | ||
| Physiotherapy Techniques | ||
| Descriptions of various types of therapy techniques and their related areas of expertise. ( http://www.bcphysio.org/app/public/guide.html ) |
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| Chest Physiotherapy | ||
| Discusses airway clearance techniques. ( http://www.cheo.on.ca/english/9322a.shtml ) |
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| Canadian Physiotherapy Association | ||
| How physiotherapy helps. ( http://www.physiotherapy.ca/public.asp?WCE=C=47%7CK=223553%7CRefreshT=222436%7CRefreshS=L... ) |
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| Biology Animations | ||
| Full colour animations for various biological processes. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/./sites/dl/free/0072437316/120060/ravenanimation.html ) |
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| Nervous System – Sight | ||
| Interactive animation of how we see. ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/sight/sight_animation.shtml ) |
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| Various art, activities, animations, and tutorials about the nervous system. ( http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070271348/student_view0/chapter31/elearning.html ) |
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Page 392 Anatomy students often use computer simulations to complete animal dissections. You can try out a virtual sheep brain dissection online. What are some benefits and drawbacks to using virtual dissections for learning? | ||
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| Video of sheep brain dissection (requires QuickTime). ( http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/Concepts/Html/sheepbrain.html ) |
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| Series of photographs showing different areas of a sheep brain. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/braindissection/ ) |
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| Series of labeled photographs showing a sheep's brain. ( http://academic.scranton.edu/department/psych/sheep/framerow.html ) |
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Page 395 Research a disorder of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. Identify the specific area of the brain that is affected, and describe the resulting loss of function. Include current research findings and the prognosis for people who have these disorders. | ||
| Dementia and Alzheimer's | ||
| Information about neurological disorders. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dementia/AZ00003 ) |
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| Information about various brain disorders. ( http://www.pfizer.com/brain/etour6.html ) |
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| Detailed research information about both diseases. ( http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/14/1356 ) |
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| Reproduction, Growth, and Development | ||
| Movies and tutorials about plant and human reproduction. ( http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~johnson/teaching/reproduction/reproduction.htm ) |
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| Basics of Human Reproduction | ||
| Understanding fertility and fertility treatment. ( http://infertility.about.com/od/reproductionbasics1/Basics_of_Human_Reproduction_Reproduc... ) |
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Page 495 Testosterone may be prescribed by a licensed physician for specific medical conditions and treatments. It may also be used illegally, in synthetic form as an anabolic steroid, by people looking for a fast, easy way to build muscle mass, reduce fat, and improve endurance. How do the legal and illegal uses of testosterone differ? What are the risks of using this hormone? | ||
| Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Drugs | ||
| Brief article about various steroids as sports supplements. ( http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/yh/archives/2003/summer/sports.htm ) |
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| Drug policy – steroid use. ( http://www.drugpolicy.org/drugbydrug/steroids/ ) |
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| Safety concerns outweigh the benefits of testosterone therapy. ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3475829/ ) |
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| Calgary Health Region Resources for Teaching Sexual Health | ||
| Extensive information about sexual health for elementary to senior high students and teachers. ( http://www.teachingsexualhealth.ca/pages/resources/sitesforchildren.html ) |
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| Nemours Foundation – Teens Health | ||
| Excellent website for teens about puberty and information on STIs. ( http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/ ) |
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| The Virtual Embryo | ||
| Introduction to embryonic development, includes many animals not just humans. ( http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/virtualembryo/db_tutorial.html ) |
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| Embryonic Development Tutorials | ||
| Shows a developing embryo – good visuals, size comparison, and summary of stages. ( http://www.visembryo.com/baby/ ) |
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| UCSF Medical Center – Women's Health | ||
| Assistive reproductive technologies ( http://www.ucsfivf.org/index.html ) |
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| Embryo Images – Normal and Abnormal Mammalian Development | ||
| Each system is graphically represented in great detail at various stages of embryonic development. ( http://www.med.unc.edu/embryo_images/ ) |
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| The First Nine Months | ||
| Explains each step of fetus and embryo development from conception. ( http://studentweb.fontbonne.edu/~bsch565/webbit/ ) |
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| Health Risks Associated with Use of Abuse | ||
| Explains the health effects of drug and alcohol on people. ( http://hr.uoregon.edu/policy/drug-alcohol-risks.html ) |
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| Morphing human embryos ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/odyssey/clips/ ) |
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| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects | ||
| Promoting action and education of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. ( http://www.worldprofit.com/mafas.htm ) |
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| Video showing scale model of developmental stages for an embryo and fetus. ( http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/ ) |
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| Embryogenesis | ||
| Images showing embryonic similarities between different organisms. ( http://photobucket.com/albums/v14/gssq83/Blog/embryogenesis.jpg ) |
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Page 517 Potential complications that involve the umbilical cord are surprisingly numerous. What types of complications can occur? How serious are they? What percentages of babies are affected? | ||
| Cord Complications | ||
| Details several complications involving the umbilical cord. ( http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3276.htm ) |
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| Dr. Spock on Umbilical Cords | ||
| Briefly describes four complications involving the umbilical cord. ( http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5332,00.html ) |
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| March of Dimes – Umbilical Cord Complications | ||
| Includes information about several complications involving the umbilical cord and has many great references and
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Page 525 Some women elect to give birth to a baby at home (“home birth”), rather than in a hospital setting. In either case, a woman may prefer the services of a midwife to that of a physician. What are the roles and responsibilities of a midwife? What is the current status of midwives in Alberta as compared with the rest of Canada? | ||
| Association of Ontario Midwives | ||
| All about midwives. ( http://www.aom.on.ca/About/What_is_a_Midwife.aspx ) |
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| Video stressing the historical importance of a midwife. ( http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10185 ) |
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| Midwifery crisis in Alberta from the Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth. ( http://www.asac.ab.ca/updatesMidwiferyAlberta.html ) |
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Page 526 Alberta is home to the only public, not-for-profit Cord Blood Bank in Canada. Why do some people choose to collect and save (“bank”) the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after birth? Who can benefit from this choice? | ||
| Alberta Cord Blood Bank | ||
| All about the Alberta Cord Blood Bank. ( http://www.acbb.ca/ ) |
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| Cord Blood Society of Canada | ||
| Compares cord blood banks in Canada. ( http://www.cordbloodsociety.com/ ) |
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| For-profit cord blood bank. ( http://www.healthcord.com/ ) |
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Page 530 The space age and the continued presence of humans in space have spawned questions that would not have occurred to early researchers of reproduction. For example, how do sperm behave in microgravity conditions? In what ways could their behaviour and movement affect fertility? What role might gravity play in human development? | ||
| The Role of Gravity in Fertilization | ||
| NASA space research of gravity. ( http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=6271 ) |
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| NASA space research Initiatives and goals. ( http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=9939 ) |
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| The first surgery to take place in zero gravity to help develop robotic techniques for future space surgeries. ( http://www.cbc.ca/cp/health/060925/x092512.html ) |
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Page 539 Go Further… 1. Discuss how socio-economic or environmental factors such as income, social environment, education levels, and access to services affect sexual health. 3. Mass media exerts a strong influence on sexual behaviour. How can individuals critically evaluate what they see, hear, and read in the media about sexual norms and practices? | ||
| A Glossary for Health Inequalities | ||
| Article from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health about health inequality. ( http://jech.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/56/9/647 ) |
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| Evaluating Media Reports about Research | ||
| Brief article from the Canadian Women's Health Network about how to evaluate media reports about research. ( http://www.cwhn.ca/network-reseau/2-1/research.html ) |
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| Article about inequalities in access to medical care from the Canadian Medical Association Journal. ( http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/174/2/177?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fu... ) |
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Cell Reproduction Cellular Pursuit Virtual Lab 10 - The Control of Patterning in Plant Root Development Virtual Lab 12 - Unearthing the Root of Flowering Plant Phylogeny Virtual Lab 4 - How Do the Cells of a Growing Plant Know in Which Way to Elongate? Cell Fission |
| Cell Cycle: An Interactive Animation | ||
| This web site provides students with an animated view of the cell cycle. ( http://www.cellsalive.com/cell_cycle.htm ) |
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| The Cell Cycle and Mitosis: A Tutorial | ||
| This site introduces the cell cycle and mitosis. ( http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/cells3.html ) |
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| Karyotyping | ||
| This web site provides a "cut and paste" activity for students on human kayrotyping. ( http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/tklenk/labs/karyotyping.htm ) |
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| Karyotyping | ||
| This web site provides a number of karyotypes of human cells including normal male and female and trisomy 21. ( http://worms.zoology.wisc.edu/zooweb/Phelps/karyotype.html ) |
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| Mitosis in Onion Root-Tip Cells | ||
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| Mitosis in Onion Root-Tip Cells | ||
| This web site would help students visualize the process of mitosis in onion root-tip cells. It shows slides of onion root-tip cells at
various magnifications. ( http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~plantbio/osu_pcmb/courses/pb101/pb101_microscopic_pics_... ) |
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| Shows students how to calculate the time for each stage in mitosis. ( http://www.sidwell.edu/us/science/vlb/mitosis/ ) |
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| Mitosis in Whitefish Blastula Cells | ||
| This interactive tutorial will help reinforce mitosis is whitefish embryo cells. ( http://www.jburroughs.org/science/resources/mitosis/printanimaldiagram.html ) |
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| Mitosis and Meiosis | ||
| This is an interactive quiz that reinforces the key events in these processes. ( http://biologyinmotion.com/cell_division/ ) |
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| Mitosis and Meiosis | ||
| This interactive web site compared the processes of mitosis and meiosis. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/divi_flash.html ) |
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| Genetics Study Guide | ||
| Study Guide: Chromosome Linkage, Mapping, and Crossing-Over ( http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/w/x/wxm15/Online/Classical%20Genetics/lectures/linkag... ) |
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| NOVA Online: Cancer Warrior | ||
| This web site takes an in depth look at cancer research. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/cancer/ ) |
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| Cancer Quest: Mitosis and Cell Division | ||
| This web site provides detailed information as well as providing animations on mitosis. It includes information on the cell cycle, the
phases of mitosis, and DNA replication. ( http://www.cancerquest.org/printfriendly.cfm?printsec=11 ) |
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| Crossing-Over of Chromosomes in Meiosis | ||
| This web site provides a simple animation of this process. ( http://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/meiosisx.html ) |
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| Meiosis and Transmission Genetics | ||
| This provides notes plus links to several animations and movies dealing with meiosis. ( http://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/IntroBio/bio201/lectures/Lecture23.html ) |
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| Bacterial Conjugation | ||
| This web site provides an animation of this process. ( http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/animations/conjugation/conj_frames.htm ) |
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| Microbial Reproduction | ||
| This web site reviews several reproductive strategies in microbes. ( http://www.microbe.org/microbes/reproduction.asp ) |
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| Plant Evolution | ||
| This web site introduces plants and their life cycles. ( http://www.bio.miami.edu/tom/bil160/bil160goods/12_toland.html ) |
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| Cytogenetics Gallery | ||
| Great images of human karyotypes, idiograms, chromosomes, and banding. ( http://www.pathology.washington.edu/galleries/Cytogallery/main.php?file=human%20karyotypes ) |
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| Cells Alive | ||
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Page 575 Some species of reptiles, amphibians, and fish are able to reproduce naturally by parthenogenesis. As well, biologists can induce parthenogenesis in some species, including some mammals. What new fields of research have opened up as a result of research on parthenogenesis? Which field do you think is the most interesting? | ||
| Stem Cell Ethics | ||
| How would parthenogenesis provide a source of embryonic stem cells? Does this represent a solution to the ethical dilemma surrounding the
use of embryonic stem cells? This article from New Scientist provides a starting point to consider these questions. ( http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3654 ) |
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| Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity | ||
| The opinions expressed by this writer for the pose important questions about the use and implications of
biotechnology. ( http://www.cbhd.org/resources/stemcells/jones_2003-06-02_print ) |
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| Scientists turn egg cell into surrogate sperm. ( http://www.nature.com/news/2004/040419/pf/040419-8_pf.html ) |
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Punnett Squares Sex-linked Traits Cloning Endangered Species |
| Mendel's Experiment | ||
| This animation describes Gregor Mendel's experiment as presented in his Experiments in Plant Hybridization (1865). The animation
illustrates the visible patterns of characteristics which emerged in successive generations of pea plants, along with Mendel's mathematical
analysis. ( http://www.mendel-museum.org/eng/1online/experiment.htm ) |
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| This web lab has five sections that are accessible through the "Sections" button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You can
explore the entire web lab by clicking through or can jump to specific sections by using the menu. Each section is described below. Throughout the web lab
you can roll your cursor over red italicized words to see their definitions. These definitions also appear in the glossary at the end of these
instructions. ( http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Mendel/mendelInstructions.html ) |
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| Java Genetics is an interactive problem set on Mendellian genetics intended for students taking High School Biology. ( http://www.execulink.com/~ekimmel/mendel1a.htm ) |
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| Click on the animation to study the basics of independent assortment of chromosomes. ( http://www.csuchico.edu/~jbell/Biol207/animations/assortment.html ) |
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| This web site provides information on how to order and grow Fast Plants. It also provides hands on activities for your students. This web
site supports Investigation 17.A: Testing the Law of Segregation. ( http://www.fastplants.org/ ) |
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| DNA from the Beginning: Classical Genetics | ||
| This interactive web site provides a comprehensive look at Mendellian genetics and beyond. It includes animations, galleries,
audio-visuals, problems, and links. ( http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/1/concept/ ) |
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| McGraw Hill Essential Study Partner: Genetics | ||
| This web site provides students with basic information on genetics. It includes animations as well as online
glossary. ( http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_gbio/default.htm#ok ) |
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| Independent Assortment of Alleles | ||
| Click on the animation to study the basics of independent assortment of genes. ( http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/independentassortment.html ) |
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| This text-based web site provides an overview and illustrations of many of the concepts presented in Chapter 17. ( http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookgeninteract.html ) |
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| This is an interactive Flash lesson of genetics and Punnett squares. Use your knowledge of dominant and recessive alleles to bread albino
lemming online using one and latter two traits. ( http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Punnett/punnettsquares.html ) |
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| Use this interactive Punnett squares to work with examples of probability in genetics: parents and children. Select the highlighted
"Punnett Squares" link to learn more on how genes combine. ( http://www.athro.com/evo/gen/punexam.html ) |
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| How to Solve Linkage Map Problems | ||
| This text based web site provides information and a number of examples to reinforce the concept of gene mapping. ( http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/fancher/genetics/LinkageMapping.htm ) |
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| Genes and Blood Types | ||
| This text based web site allows students to explore the relationship between genes and blood types. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/blood/ ) |
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| The Biology Project: Mendelian Genetics | ||
| This web site provides problem sets for monohybrid, dihybrid, and sex-linked traits. ( http://www.biology.arizona.edu/mendelian_genetics/mendelian_genetics.html ) |
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| Tokyo Medical University Genetic Animations | ||
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| The Newfoundland Pony Society | ||
| Consult this comprehensive source of information about the Newfoundland pony, developed by the official body charged with its protection
and preservation. ( http://www.newfoundlandpony.com/ ) |
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| The Newfoundland Pony | ||
| This site provides an overview of the breed, its history, and the activities that spawned the Newfoundland Pony
Society. ( http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecare/Breeds/newfoundlandpony/ ) |
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| Newfoundland Pony Factsheets | ||
| The Government of Newfoundland & Labrador has put together an extensive set of factsheets detailing the history, care, and reproduction of
the province's first heritage animal. ( http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/fact_pubs/nfpony.stm ) |
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| Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA | ||
| This text based web site follows the scientists and the politics involved in the race for DNA. ( http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/dna/narrative/page1.html ) |
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| DNA Makes DNA | ||
| This interactive web site looks at DNA replication in some detail. ( http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAreplication.html ) |
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| Build a DNA Model | ||
| This interactive web site allows students to make a model of DNA. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/builddna/ ) |
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| DNA Interactive | ||
| Throughout history, people have speculated on the substance that carries the instructions to make life. What carries hereditary
information from one generation to the next? How does it all work? In Code, find out how these questions were answered. Follow the scientists who made the
discoveries and the mistakes as they unravelled the mystery of the DNA code. ( http://www.dnai.org/a/index.html ) |
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| DNA Animations | ||
| This is a collection of animations that may help you out with lectures or presentations on DNA, mitosis, PCR, biology: just a wide range
of fun biological animations. ( http://www.chromosome.com/animations.html ) |
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| DNA Repair | ||
| This animation provides the essential features of nucleotide excision repair. ( http://www.nature.com/nrc/journal/v1/n1/animation/nrc1001-022a_swf_MEDIA1.html ) |
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| DNA Workshop | ||
| The activity in this section places you within the cell, involving you with the processes of DNA replication and protein
synthesis. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/dna/index.html ) |
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| DNA from the Beginning: Molecular Genetics | ||
| This interactive web site provides students with an opportunity to explore DNA and protein synthesis. It includes animations, galleries,
audio-visuals, problems, and links. ( http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/15/concept/ ) |
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| DNA from the Beginning: Genetic Organization and Control | ||
| This interactive web site provides students with an opportunity to explore such as "jumping genes" to the human genome. It includes
animations, galleries, audio-visuals, problems, and links. ( http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/29/concept/ ) |
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| How to Extract DNA from Anything Living | ||
| This quick and easy activity uses common household materials to extract DNA from a variety of sources. Explanations and reasons for each
step, as well as frequently asked questions and ideas for extensions are included. It includes a Power Point Presentation and student
handouts. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/tindex/overview.cfm?id=86 ) |
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| PBS – Scientific American: The Gene Hunters | ||
| Alan Alda introduces a number of scientists working in the area of genetics. This web site provides links to topics including Hope for
Gene Therapy, Why the Y, and Falling in Love with DNA. ( http://www.pbs.org/saf/1202/resources/resources-1.htm ) |
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| DNA Chips | ||
| Click on the animation to study the basics of DNA chip technology and one of its most important applications. ( http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/dnachips.html ) |
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| Gel Electrophoresis | ||
| Click on the animation to study the basics of gel electrophoresis and a method called blotting. ( http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/gelelectrophoresis.html ) |
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| Meselson-Stahl Experiment: DNA Replication | ||
| Click on the animation to follow a recreation of this experiment. ( http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/meselson.html ) |
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| The Basics of Recombinant DNA | ||
| This text based web site provides students with basic information on recombinant DNA technology. ( http://www.rpi.edu/dept/chem-eng/Biotech-Environ/Projects00/rdna/rdna.html ) |
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| Gel Electrophoresis | ||
| This interactive web site provides students with an opportunity to explore gel electrophoresis. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/gel/ ) |
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| DNA Microarray | ||
| This interactive web site provides students with an opportunity to explore DNA Microarrays. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/microarray/ ) |
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| The Human Genome Project | ||
| A text based web site that provides information on the Human Genome Project including the ethical implications of genetic
engineering. ( http://www.actionbioscience.org/genomic/carroll_ciaffa.html ) |
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| Transcribe and Translate a Gene | ||
| This interactive web site reinforces the concepts of transcription and translation. ( http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/transcribe/ ) |
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| DNA Microarry Methodology | ||
| This animation demonstrates how DNA Microarry Experiments are performed. ( http://www.bio.davidson.edu/courses/genomics/chip/chip.html ) |
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| Rediscovering Biology: Image and Animation Archive | ||
| Topics include: Creation of a Transgenic Animal, Microarray Experiment, and Recombinant DNA. ( http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/biology/archive/animations.html ) |
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| Cohen/Boyer/Berg: The First Genetically Engineered Organism | ||
| This pdf file outlines the first genetically engineered organism. ( http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/raven6b/graphics/raven06b/howscientiststhink/20-lab.pdf ) |
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| Genetics and Patenting | ||
| This text based web site provides students with information on the issue of patenting genetic information. ( http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/patents.shtml ) |
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| Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee | ||
| This text based web site provides a comprehensive look at biotechnology in Canada. ( http://cbac-cccb.ca/epic/internet/incbac-cccb.nsf/en/ah00217e.html ) |
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| Nova Online: 18 Ways to Make a Baby | ||
| The program investigates the brave new world of assisted reproduction. Advances in reproductive technology have enabled doctors and
prospective parents to explore many new methods of conception. NOVA examines infertility treatments that push the limits of biology. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/divide.html ) |
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| Exclusion Mapping | ||
| Exclusion mapping is a technique used to map the location of a gene by successively eliminating regions of the chromosome that cannot
contain the gene. This animation illustrates the chromosomes of two half sisters who have each inherited Rett syndrome. ( http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/animations/exclusion/exclusion_frames.htm ) |
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| Max Animations | ||
| Animation of the Cohen and Boyer genetic engineering experiment. They showed that the gene for frog rRNA could be transferred and
expressed in bacterial cells. ( http://www.maxanim.com/genetics/Genetic%20Engineering/Genetic%20Engineering.htm ) |
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| Gel Electrophoresis | ||
| Interactive animation of how gel electrophoresis works. ( http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/biotech/gel/ ) |
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Page 630 Scientific exploration is not free from social and political values and biases. For example, Rosalind Franklin’s role in the study of DNA was largely ignored during her lifetime, partly because of sexist attitudes toward women in science in the 1950s and because of an ongoing “feud” with Maurice Wilkins. Linus Pauling, who also was hot on the trail of the structure of DNA, missed a key scientific conference in London because the U.S. State Department refused to grant him a VISA due to his antiwar views. What part did personalities and politics play in the race to unlock the DNA code? | ||
| The Secret of Photo 51 | ||
| Does the story of DNA have the makings of a spy thriller? Investigate how history has treated Rosalind Franklin. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/photo51/ ) |
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| The Unsung Hero of the DNA Revolution | ||
| Consult this informative web page to consider another view of Rosalind Franklin's role in the discovery of DNA. ( http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/ht/36.1/rapoport.html#FOOT45 ) |
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| A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid | ||
| Read the paper that revolutionized the study of genetics. Watson and Crick's brief publication, reprinted from the April 1953 issue of
Nature, is presented here with helpful annotations. ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/coldspring/ideas/index.html ) |
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| Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA | ||
| This special collection of personal and professional papers, photos, and audio and video clips from Oregon State University documents the
race to discover DNA's structure from the perspective of one of the losers. ( http://osulibrary.orst.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/dna/index.html ) |
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Page 631 The semi-conservative model for DNA replication was one of three models proposed. The other two models are the conservative model and the dispersive model. How are these models different from the semi-conservative model? What experiments demonstrated that the semi-conservative model, not the conservative model or dispersive model, correctly illustrates how DNA replicates? | ||
| DNA Interactive | ||
| Set up as problems to solve, this web-based, interactive tutorial set lets you solve puzzles related to the structure of DNA and the
processes involved in replicating, reading, and controlling it. Click on the "Copying the Code" selection to investigate the three models for DNA
replication. (You might, however, like to remain afterwards to explore the other tutorials.) ( http://www.dnai.org/a/index.html ) |
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| DNA Replication | ||
| This web page is intended for college students, but the topic of DNA replication, which starts the page, is readily
accessible. ( http://web.mit.edu/esgbio/www/dogma/repl.htm ) |
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| Meselson and Franklin W. Stahl | ||
| The Replication of DNA in Escherichia Coli by Matthew Read about the classic experiment that established the semi-conservative model of
DNA replication—in the words of its designers. ( http://www.pnas.org/cgi/reprint/44/7/671?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltex ) |
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Page 654 Different countries have developed different laws related to patenting genetic information. How do the laws in Canada compare with the laws in the United States, Europe, or Japan? Which country’s laws do you think are more effective? | ||
| Patenting Life Forms: An International Comparison | ||
| This article, from the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee, is best skim-read for sense first, so that pertinent portions of the
article may be selected for closer examination. ( http://www.cbac-cccb.ca/epic/internet/incbac-cccb.nsf/en/ah00399e.html ) |
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| Ontario defies US firm's genetic patent | ||
| Some health agencies have chosen to ignore a US firm's genetic patent, while others are abiding by the US patent law. Some question the
legitimacy of the patent stating that it shouldn't have been granted in the first place. ( http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/166/4/494 ) |
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| Human Genome Project Information – Genetics and Patenting | ||
| Patent laws specific to the United States. ( http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/patents.shtml ) |
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Page 655 Golden rice has wide-ranging humanitarian benefits, but it is not without controversy, both scientific and social. What concerns have been raised about this genetically modified food? How have those concerns been responded to, and what questions still remain? | ||
| The Golden Rice Project | ||
| This web site covers the history, science, and field trials of golden rice from the perspective of its inventors, Ingo Potrykus and Peter
Beyer. ( http://www.goldenrice.org/ ) |
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| Questions about Golden Rice and its Inventor Begin to Surface | ||
| GMWatch.org, an organization representing a cautious, skeptical view toward genetically modified foods and organisms, offers an
alternative perspective to consider. ( http://www.gmwatch.org/profile1.asp?PrId=105&page=P ) |
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| Greenpeace Attacks Golden Rice Claims | ||
| Read the article that opened the door to public scrutiny of golden rice and its claims. ( http://www.biotech-info.net/fools_gold.html ) |
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| Potrykus Responds to Greenpeace Criticism | ||
| As criticism in the world press mounts, the chief inventor of golden rice responds. ( http://www.mindfully.org/GE/Ingo-Potrykus-Responds-9feb01.htm ) |
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| A Portal to Golden Rice, 2000–2004 | ||
| This web site collects numerous web-based articles related to golden rice and the controversy that began to grow around
it. ( http://www.biotech-info.net/golden.html ) |
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| Golden Rice: The Sequel | ||
| A new version of the rice—does it address the concerns raised about the first "crop"? ( http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/gm-food/dn7196--new-golden-rice-carries-far-m ) |
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| Golden Rice Case Study | ||
| Carry out your own debate and reach your own conclusions with this activity developed at Iowa State University. ( http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/publications/case_studies/golden_rice/default.html ) |
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Page 667 Go Further… 1. Proto-oncogenes are normal genes that code for proteins that stimulate cell division. Mutated proto-oncogenes can become oncogenes. List and describe three types of mutations that could convert a proto-oncogene into an oncogene. 3. Certain viruses can cause proto-oncogenes to become oncogenes. Hypothesize how this might occur. Research this topic to confirm your hypothesis. | ||
| The Science Creative Quarterly from University British Columbia | ||
| Oncogenese: The (Autosomal) Dominant Evil ( http://www.scq.ubc.ca/?p=365 ) |
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| Cancer and Oncogenes | ||
| Biology Notes from Langara College, British Columbia ( http://www.langara.bc.ca/biology/mario/Biol2430notes/biol2430chap22.html ) |
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| Biology and Cancer | ||
| Cancer Notes from a Biology Class ( http://www.abbysenior.com/biology/cancer.htm ) |
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Virtual Lab 11 - Do Some Genes Maintain More Than One Common Allele in a Population? |
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Page 690 Scientists are not sure why resistance to HIV would have been a favourable variation in the past. Some scientists have hypothesized that a mutation in the CCR5 receptor helped people resist a form of bubonic plague. Other scientists have suggested that the mutation provided protection against the smallpox virus. Analyze the evidence for these hypotheses, and draw your own conclusions. | ||
| The Geographic Spread of the CCR5-Delta32 HIV-Resistance Mutation | ||
| A link to the original scientific study, authored by Novembre, Galvani, and Slatkin, as well as to a synopsis of the paper, may be found
here. Click on the first entry under the heading "Publications." ( http://biology.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pbio.0... ) |
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| The Evolutionary History of the CCR5-Delta32 HIV-Resistance Mutation | ||
| A link to the original scientific study, authored by Galvani and Novembre may be found here. Click on the second entry under the heading
"Publications." ( http://ib.berkeley.edu/labs/slatkin/novembre/ ) |
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| Evaluating Plague and Smallpox as Historical Selective Pressures for the CCR5-{Delta}32 H... | ||
| A complete scientific study, authored by Galvani and Slatkin, is available here. ( http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/100/25/15276 ) |
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Page 691 The Yukon to Yellowstone Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) combines land stewardship with scientific research to protect habitat within the numerous mountain corridors spanning these two regions. How does the preservation of critical mountain corridors influence gene flow within the Yukon to Yellowstone region? | ||
| Y2Y | ||
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative ( http://www.y2y.net/ ) |
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| University of Waterloo | ||
| Conservation on a Regional Scale: Assessing the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative ( http://etheses.uwaterloo.ca/display.cfm?ethesis_id=288 ) |
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| Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon Chapter | ||
| Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2) ( http://www.cpawsyukon.org/conservation/yellowstone-to-yukon.html ) |
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| The Lions of Ngorongoro Crater | ||
| Research about the Ngorongoro Crater lions. ( http://www.lionresearch.org/current/ngorongoro.html ) |
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| Ngorongoro Crater | ||
| From the Encyclopedia Britannica. ( http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9055650/Ngorongoro-Crater ) |
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Page 693 Africa’s Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is home to a population of lions (Panthera leo) that exhibit little genetic variation. Although the steep crater walls prevent easy movement of animals in and out, migrations of lions have occured over time. Why is there so little genetic diversity in this lion population and what is the population’s current status? | ||
| The Lion Research Center | ||
| Tod-down population regulation of a top predator article about lions in the Ngorongoro Crater. ( http://www.lionresearch.org/main.html ) |
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Page 697 What do you do when you re-establish a bird population that migrates, but has no parents to learn from? Whooping crane conservationists have become very creative! | ||
| Reintroduction of Whooping Cranes: The Ultra(light) in Animal Training Experience | ||
| This is an overview, with photographs, of a successful reintroduction of migratory whooping cranes. ( http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/prodabs/ab10010302/5800duff.pdf ) |
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| Operation Migration | ||
| Canadians Bill Lishman (who first flew with birds—Canada geese, in 1988—in an ultralight aircraft) and
Joseph Duff are two of the main forces behind the rearing and re-establishment of crane populations. Learn about the work that they and their team do in
support of the cranes. ( http://www.operationmigration.org/ ) |
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| Direct Autumn Release | ||
| Read about this new technique for reintroducing young cranes to their migratory flock. Why was this alternative method
designed? ( http://www.bringbackthecranes.org/back/sup-release-qas.htm ) |
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Population Biology Coral Reproduction |