Presents an analysis of the medical records of Union soldiers in the American Civil War. Shows a cause and effect relationship between disease, infection, and death. Discusses the lack of medical knowledge at that time, the problems with surgical infection and sanitation, and surgical innovations. (DDR)

Recommendations on how biology teachers can incorporate information into their lessons on cardiovascular disease and the importance of students understanding this disease are discussed. The result of a cardiovascular knowledge test given to college students shows the lack of knowledge students have about this subject. (KR)

Describes the contribution made to the quality of human life by the study of genetics. Presents a description of the current status of genetics education. Suggests changes in genetics education necessary to keep up with new developments. (39 references) (CW)