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Peer reviewedLawson, Michael; Lawson, Amy L. – American Biology Teacher, 1998
Seeks to give teachers useful information on the extent of the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, mechanisms bacteria use to resist antibiotics, the causes of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms, and practices that can prevent or reverse this trend. Contains 19 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Chemistry, Cytology
Download full textBiological Sciences Curriculum Study, Colorado Springs. – 1999
This curriculum supplement guide brings the latest medical discoveries to classrooms. This module focuses on the objectives of introducing students to the genetic variations of human beings, and developing an understanding of the relationship between biomedical research and personal and public health. This module includes five major sections: (1)…
Descriptors: Biology, Critical Thinking, DNA, Genetics
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Colorado Springs. – 1999
This curriculum supplement guide brings the latest medical discoveries to classrooms. This module focuses on the objectives of introducing students to major concepts related to the development of cancer and its impacts, and developing an understanding of the relationship between biomedical research and personal and public health. This module…
Descriptors: Biology, Cancer, Critical Thinking, Cytology
Robbins, Jennifer – Exploratorium, 2000
Describes the operation and early findings of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology, which allows researchers to look at brain events rather than just structures. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biology, Brain, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEichman, Phillip – American Biology Teacher, 1999
Presents information about the history, biology, and medical aspects of leprosy, including its description in historical documents, its cause and effects, statistics on its prevalence, and various attempts at treatment. Notes that leprosy is one of the few infectious diseases that, although treatable with medication, remains incurable. Contains 30…
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Disease Control, Disease Incidence
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Colorado Springs. – 1999
This curriculum supplement guide brings the latest medical discoveries to classrooms. This module focuses on the objectives of introducing students to major concepts related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and developing an understanding of the relationship between biomedical research and personal and public health. This module…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biology, Communicable Diseases, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedLeder, Sandra J. – Science Scope, 1992
Describes ideas for applying research from space programs to life science instruction including plants in space, exercise and diet on space flights, environmental advantages from space exploration, and the effects of microgravity on health. Discusses space spinoffs used in medicine including digital imaging processing and the Ingestible Thermal…
Descriptors: Biology, Health Education, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
