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Oppenheimer, Steven B. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
Author describes developments in understanding of tumor suppressor genes or antioncogenes that he feels is most important breakthrough in solving cancer problem. Describes 1969 starting work of Harris with mouse fibroblast genes and later work of Knudson with retinoblastoma cells. Provides evidence that deletion of chromosome that results in the…
Descriptors: Biology, Cancer, Heredity, Oncology

Baier, Stephen W. – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Clarifies the issues of animal rights as they effect animal use in research and education through an examination of the current use of animals, a historical look at animal use, and a consideration of the philosophical underpinnings of the animal rights and pro-use viewpoints. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Ethics, High Schools