Genetics
Questions
1. What is genetic engineering?
2. Do you think genetic engineering is a good thing?
3. Do you think genetically modified food could harm ecosystems?
4. What genetic modification would you like to make?
5. What are the ethical problems with gene modifications?
6. Do you worry about eating genetically modified food?
7. What do you think about cloning?
8. Would you like to see a cloned version of yourself?
Videos
As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Muñoz gives the details of this plant’s incredible invasion, shedding light on the risks of introducing invasive species into new ecosystems.
Lesson by Eric Noel Muñoz, animation by Eli Enigenburg.[/show_more]
Lesson by Eric Noel Muñoz, animation by Eli Enigenburg.[/show_more]
Category: Nature & Environment
From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, every living thing is defined by its genes. With recent advancements, scientists can change an organism’s fundamental features in record time using
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gene editing tools such as CRISPR. But where did this medical marvel come from and how does it work? Andrea M. Henle examines the science behind this new technology.
Lesson by Andrea M. Henle, directed by Adam Wells.
Lesson by Andrea M. Henle, directed by Adam Wells.
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Category: Science