Hhmi: Biointeractive: Stem Cells: Differentiation and the Fate of Cells

Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethical issues behind stem cell research and cloning. They make their own ethical decisions on both subjects.

Pregnant women exposed to PAH air pollution increase the risk of obesity in their children. The example of epigenetics, along with others, builds the basis for understanding the process of cell differentiation. Scholars view a video,...

A presentation which concentrates on the development of the blastocyst and embryo after fertilization. Topics start with the scientific names and processes at each stage and then develops into an explanation of embryonic and somatic stem...

Almost every cell in the body has a special job. Part of the Fuse School Genetics playlist, the video discusses the few unspecialized cells, called stem cells. It explains where they are found, what they do, and why they raise ethical...

Stem cell research and ethics are hotly debated, but many pupils don't really know what a stem cell is. The video describes what they are, why they are different than other cells, and where they can be found. The video continues with how...

Watch this animation of newt limb regeneration, and find out how specialized cells make it happen in a relatively short period of time. [1:20]

Find out how cytoplasmic factors in a developing embryo play a vital role in determining which genes to turn on and off for appropriate cell development. [0:56]

A multi-faceted instructional activity immerses AP biologists into the world of the stem cell. Using PowerPoint presentations, you introduce your class to diabetes and the possibility of finding cures through stem cell research. Online...

By exploring the latest research on cell and tissue renewal your young scientists can understand the various internal body parts and systems examined in these studies.

Students clarify common misconceptions about cells. They assess initial knowledge of cells and cell behavior, read and discuss an article and consider the role of cell communication in the diseases of diabetes, multiple sclerosis and...