Gleevec and the cell cycle problem
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Students are given a problem about a relatively new treatment for cancer, Gleevec, and asked to apply and synthesize what they have learned about cell signaling and the eukaryotic cell cycle to explain why this targeted treatment works to prevent cell division with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapeutic agents.
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Grade: Undergraduate to Graduate
Topics: Life Sciences, Professional Development, Science, Biochemistry
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Tool for: Teachers