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How does a complex organism, like a person, develop from a single cell? Stem cell research is providing the answer to this question and many more. What are stem cells? Stem cells are cells that ...

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What is biotechnology?

‘Biotechnology’ generally refers to the use of a living organism or part of a living organism or process for a specific purpose. This broad definition includes both modern and ancient ...

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Bacteria BLIS

In this video conference, find out how bacteria are being used to fight sore throats. Join 'Supervader' and participants from Wellington’s 2006 Kids’ Conference as they learn about good bacteria ...

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Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society

In this activity, students explore a variety of recent biotechnologies and consider their impact on society. The activity can be adapted to suit student level and interest. The slide show ...

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Q&A: Xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation is when cells, tissues or organs are taken from one species and put into another to help treat disease. Purpose To review understanding of Xenotransplantation. Read articles ...

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Infection Inspection

Help this global project to develop a faster test for antibiotic resistance by looking inside bacteria that have been treated with antibiotics. This will improve healthcare for patients with ...

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Stall Catchers

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In this online ...

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Etch a Cell – Zooniverse

In this online citizen science (OCS) project, participants analyse electron microscope images taken of a range of biological samples, helping scientists better understand cancer, infectious ...

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Adapting SLH activities: providing another context

Transfer, in the context of learning, is “the ability to extend what one has learned in one context to new contexts” (Darling-Hammond & Austin, 2003, p. 190). Opportunities to try out new ...

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Antimicrobial resistance – a context for learning

Modern antibiotic medicines came into use in the middle of the 20th century. They enabled doctors to treat serious – and sometimes fatal – bacterial infections like strep throat and pneumonia ...

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The science of superbugs – teaching antimicrobial ...

In this recorded professional learning session, Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Associate Professor of Molecular Medicine and Pathology answers key questions about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR has been ...

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Our amazing bodies

Discover some things you did – and didn’t – know about the human body.

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Sore throats

Everyone has had a sore throat, but what causes them and what can we do to treat them?

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BLIS to the rescue

BLIS throat lozenges contain millions of bacteria which can help kill off throat infections.

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Biotechnology quiz

Answer the questions in this quiz to find out how much you know about biotechnology.

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Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society – ...

Slideshow of images displaying various examples of different technologies. Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full screen, and go here for the download option.

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Processing pig cells for transplant

An overview of the process used to make a pig cell transplant treatment for type 1 diabetes.

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