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Sillman, Arnold J. – Physiologist, 1985
Discusses recent advances in the understanding of the photoreceptor function. Phototransduction, photoreceptor syncitium, and the signal at the synapse are among the topic areas addressed. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Eyes, Higher Education, Medical Research
Download full textNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Inst. (DHHS/NIH), Bethesda, MD. Div. of Lung Diseases. – 1985
Important new medical findings and advances in heart, lung, and blood research with goals of encouraging practical applications are presented in this supplement to the 12th report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. The findings are the result of a 10-year research program directed to the highest identified priorities in…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Blood Circulation, Cardiovascular System, Health Education
Peer reviewedPratt, Rosalie Rebollo – Music Educators Journal, 1991
Reviews the renewed alliance between music educators and medical researchers in researching the learning process. Focuses on how music is used as therapy for disabled children and the research that enables teachers to provide effective instruction to special education students. Emphasizes the interdisciplinary courses that relate music and…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Disabilities, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedFeliu, Anthony L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Investigates use of positron emission tomography (PET) to study in-vivo metabolic processes. Discusses methodology of PET and medical uses. Outlines the production of different radioisotopes used in PET radiotracers. Includes selected bibliography. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study
Institute of Medicine (NAS), Washington, DC. – 1985
Designed to provide assistance in the assessment of the need for biomedical and behavioral research personnel, this report presents research findings related to specific medical careers. The review includes an examination of the system under which biomedical and behavioral scientists are trained for research careers and the United States…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Biomedicine, Dentists, Government Role
Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1990
Discussed is the movement against the use of dissections in science laboratories. Examples of protests across the United States are included. Compared is the plight of using animals in a biology classroom and the demise of the teaching of evolution in some areas. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Facilities, Animals, Biology, College Science
Singleton, Laurel R., Ed. – 1993
This booklet is part of a series designed to help students take and defend a position on public issues. This booklet addresses the issues faced by society and individuals due to advances in scientific knowledge. It presents questions, stories, and scenarios for student discussion. Students are instructed to identify three kinds of questions in a…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Enrichment, History Instruction, Information Dissemination
