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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: What Is Gene Therapy?
Learn how gene therapy is being used to help patients with cystic fibrosis. The first part briefly introduces gene therapy and explains in detail the cause of cystic fibrosis. The second section considers the question of whether cystic...
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Challenges in Gene Therapy
Part of a series exploring the biotechnology of gene therapy. This section takes a look at some of the challenges faced in gene therapy and complications that have resulted during trial research.
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University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Multifactorial Disorders
Use this drop-down menu to explore genetic conditions that involve variations in multiple genes, often coupled with environmental causes (multifactorial disorders). Examples of disorders include breast and ovarian cancer, colon cancer,...
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University of Utah: learn.genetics: Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map
Play the role of a scientist and piece together the genetic puzzle to determine the gene responsible for a disorder.
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: What Are Blood Transfusions?
Get an overview of what's involved in a blood transfusion. You can also check your understanding by predicting which combinations of blood will cause agglutination.
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University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How Do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders?
Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.
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University of Utah: learn.genetics: Make a Mad, Mad, Mad Neuron
Build your own neuron with Dr. Dendristein!
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University of Utah: Aspire: Seasons Exercise
In this activity, use seasons to determine your location. Click on the different dates to view the earth's shadow at different times of the year from the sun's position.
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University of Utah: A Simple Example Logarithms
This site from the University of Utah provides a good simple base conversion page.
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University of Utah: Aspire: Seasons Exercise: Temperature vs. Date
Explore this interactive to see what season it is in different cities around the world at different times of the year.
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University of Utah: Infectious Diseases Tetanus
This resource provides general information on tetatus. Read about how tetanus is transmitted, how it is detected, and how it is treated and prevented.
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University of Utah: Photograph of Marfan Syndrome Hand
Photograph compares hand of normal individual with hand of Marfan Syndrome patient.
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University of Utah: Aspire: Atmosphere
Read an informational text comparing the atmosphere of Earth and other planets and then answer six review questions. Check your answers when finished.
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Cell Size and Scale
Students read an article that explains the applicability of scale in the biological sciences field.
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Genetic Counselor
What do genetic counselors do? What kinds of questions do they answer? These are two of the questions that are addressed by this article. The site also has links to help you locate genetic counselors.
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University of Utah: Build a Gel Electrophoresis Chamber [Pdf]
Get step by step detailed directions for building your own gel electrophoresis chamber. The directions are very detailed and require quite a few parts. Websites to contact for the parts are listed in the document.
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University of Utah: Stem Cell Therapies Today
Several stem cell therapies are routinely used to treat diseases today. Find out about the different kinds of therapies used and the types of health problems they are useful in treating.
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University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Build a Dna Molecule
Build a short strand of DNA using the base pairing rule. An interactive learning experience that reinforces the base pairing rule.
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University of Utah: The Number System
This site from The University of Utah provides a definition of commonly used numbers including rational numbers, natural numbers, integers, real and complex numbers and more.