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Decoding Synthetic Biology
Grades: 7, 9 to 12Subjects: Life SciencesA new generation of scientists known as “synthetic biologists” uses DNA to build new functions into living things. Examine the t...Contributor: KQEDViews: 0Favorites: 0"Genome Shuffling" May Speed Production of Antibiotics
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, American Democracy, Health Science & Medical Technology and 3 additional..In this National Geographic News article, read about a new technique that speeds up the evolution process. Scientists hope that ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Recombinant DNA Paper Lab
Grades: No grades selected.Subjects: Health Science & Medical TechnologyThis lesson introduces the process of using recombinant DNA by using paper models to represent how a human gene such as the gene...Contributor: CTE OnlineViews: 0Favorites: 0Young Blood
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Life Sciences, Science, TechnologyIn this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about how young blood can help old muscles heal faster. An experiment...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0The Science of Mummies
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Science, TechnologyIn this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students explore how technological advances can lead to advances in scientific knowledge....Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Genetically Modified Bacteria Produce Living Photographs
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, Visual Arts, American Democracy and 3 additional..In this National Geographic News article, read about a method to create photographs with E. coli bacteria. This is an early succ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Last Plant Standing: Farming for the Future
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: Life Sciences, Career & Technical Ed, Science, Agriculture & Natural ResourcesThis resource, from Television Trust for the Environment, focuses on farming for the future. The article discusses the future ch...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Genes of Most Deadly Malaria Form Decoded
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, American Democracy, Health & Physical Education and 4 additional..In this National Geographic News article, read about new research into malaria. Two teams of scientists have decoded all the gen...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0U.S. Team Produces First Mule Clone
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, American Democracy, Science and 2 additional..In this National Geographic News article, read about the birth of a cloned mule. Born on May 4, 2003, Idaho Gem is the first mem...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Meaty Chickens
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, Science, GeographyThis National Geographic Magazine resource features a brief article discussing the breeding of chickens for the consumer market....Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Modified Tobacco Plant Removes TNT from Soil
Grades: 3 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Life Sciences, American Democracy, Science and 2 additional..In this National Geographic News article, read about scientific efforts to create genetically modified plants that will detoxify...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0