by msander | Jan 23, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Why is Al Gore optimistic about climate change? In this spirited talk, Gore asks three powerful questions about the man-made forces threatening to destroy our planet — and the solutions we’re designing to combat them. (Featuring Q&A with TED Curator Chris...
by cbrookallred | Jan 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Introduction Cells require a constant supply of glucose and oxygen to produce energy. Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of a cell. As a result of this process, large quantities of waste carbon dioxide must be expelled from the cell. All materials...
by msander | Jan 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna co-invented a groundbreaking new technology for editing genes, called CRISPR-Cas9. The tool allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA strands, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases … but could also be used to create...
by msander | Jan 19, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
We went to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to get the lowdown on the CRISPR gene-editing patent dispute. Read C&EN’s coverage here: http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/web/20… ↓↓Full description and references below↓↓ CRISPR/Cas9 is making gene-editing...
by cbrookallred | Jan 19, 2017 | All Science Teachers
Appendix may have important purpose; teen perception of marijuana use; possible to spin spider silk; baby’s first sight; Trump’s nominees and science; one of Antarctica’s largest ice shelves breaking – just a few of the themes in today’s...
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