Mark Levy
With the goal of educating the public in the field of biotechnology, I teach high school biology and write about biotech and other science.
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How to Work Around Tightening Education BudgetsTips for science teachers to keep the content rolling through the financial turmoil.
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What About Muller?A typical list of scientists who deserve credit for the cell theory usually focuses on Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. But let's not forget about Muller.
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Of Mice and Men...And Stem CellsStem cell research has been a major point of contention, for the right and wrong reasons, over the past decade. Read about research that may put the debate to an end. -
The Mysterious GolgiThere is no cell part with a greater disparity between importance and understanding than the Golgi Apparatus. Learn a little more about this underappreciated organelle.
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Making Brown Fat Might Keep You ThinResearch from Nature presents a method of stimulating the production of brown fat, which might be used to treat obesity.
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Heart Cells on the BeatTraditionally there is little to no hope of regaining function in damaged heart tissue, but help may be on the way.
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The Future of Microscopy is LightDespite their proud past, light microscopes had been largely relegated grade school labs, held back by physical limitations on their resolution. New techniques, however, are challenging these assumptions.
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Professional Development Opportunities Available Through the National Association of Biology TeachersProfessional development opportunities for biology teachers.
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The Evolution of Dachshunds' Legs Offers Surprising Scientific InsightsNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) researchers have recently discovered a common origin for the disproportionately short and curved legs present in several dog breeds. Surprisingly, a retrogene was responsible for this evolutionary event -
The Basics of RetrovirusesRetroviruses, such as HIV, fall into a unique category of viruses based on their unusual method of maintaining genetic information.
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What Are Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs, pronounced 'snips') are single base changes within an individual's DNA sequence.
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Gender-Related Differences in Mental Abilities, Personality Attributes, and Moral ReasoningAs an educator it is important to understand the underlying differences in our diverse student population. A contrast that most every teacher faces is the differences between males and females.
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Comparing the Biological and Psychoanalytical Perspectives on Moral DevelopmentTwo major perspectives are the psychoanalytical approach, which emphasizes emotion and feelings of the child during the development, and the biological approach, which focuses on cognitive developments due to biology and gender traits.
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Chart of Piaget's Cognitive Development TheoryDescribing the developmental stages proposed by Jean Piaget.
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Pre-reading Strategies Tailored for Reading Assignments in BiologyGet the most out of reading assignments in school. Good for teachers and students.
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Ideas to Handle Student Objections to Dissections in SchoolAnimal dissections can pose problems for both students and teachers.
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Equality in Science Education: Teaching for Both GendersBoys and girls have very different needs in a science class environment.
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The Impact of Standardized Testing on Science EducationThe concept of national testing in the sciences is not fundamentally flawed, but the potential side effects on curriculum itself and implementation of the curriculum could be soundly negative.
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The Pathway to Hospital-Borne C. Difficile InfectionC. difficile is a dangerous microbe often acquired in hospital settings. But can the hospital treatment itself be causing the problem? -
The Basics of Restriction EnzymesRestriction enzymes (also called restriction endonucleases) are naturally occurring enzymes found in various species of bacteria, capable of cutting DNA strands at specific sequences. Read about these important biotechnology tools.
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Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)Green fluorescent Protein (GFP) is a protein from jellyfish commonly used as a marker in biotechnology research. Learn more about this important biotechnology tool. -
The Basics of DNADNA provides the information for building the structural and functional elements of cells and, consequentially, entire organisms. Learn more about this important molecule.
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Finding the Value in Funding Science ResearchPresident Obama suggests that science funding should be a major priority. This article explores the value of funding such research. -
Engineered Plants Perform in the HeatThe impact of global warming on crop yield is often overlooked. New research shows how to resolve this worrisome possibility.
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Asteroid Impact Theory Goes ExtinctMany of us grew up with the idea that dinosaurs died out as a result of a major asteroid impact with the Earth, but that theory seems to be as dead as the dinosaurs.
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Overgrown Amygdala May Cause Autism SymptomsAutism research constantly makes news, given its widening footprint in our world. A new study suggests an over-sized amygdala may impact one of the major symptoms of the disease, decreased joint attention.
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New Genetic Factor Affecting Schizophrenia FoundRecent research shows a possible connection with a neural protein channel, indicating a genetic link to the disease.
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Gene Linkage Mapping Used to Find Genetic Basis for Werewolf SyndromeCountless children and adults have the same reaction when faced with images or attractions featuring a 'bearded lady' or 'werewolf man' - "Why does that happen?" Read this article to find out why...
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Coal Reserves Might Be Grossly OverestimatedThe UN's International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates the world's extractable coal supply might be as high as 3,400 billion tons. Recent research, however, indicates this estimate may be far from reality.
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DNA Computers Moving from SciFi to RealityNanotechnology is, and some say always will be, a science that always seems to be 'around the corner'. A new school of thought seeks to make use of the natural machinery of the cell to construct molecular technology using DNA and proteins.
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Physics, Metamaterials and the Reality of CloakingFrom a scientific point of view, cloaking has been as elusive as it is captivating, yielding little in terms of credible paths of research...until recently.