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Human organs for transplantation

Organ Transplantation

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Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.

Field of tobacco plants, which are a source of nicotine

How do alkaloids cause addiction?

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Alkaloids are found in some of the most addictive substances that humans consume. What are alkaloids, and how do they cause addiction?

Abstract image of brain connections

Neurons: The Building Blocks of Your Brain

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How does your brain allow you to do and experience so much? It’s all because of the building blocks of your brain - neurons!

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Namrata Joshi

PhD Neuroscience

Namrata Joshi has a PhD in Neuroscience and works with Moffitt Cancer Center.
Inflammation of the knee

The Immune Response: A Cellular War

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An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

Joanne Freeze

Joanne Freeze

Dental Hygienist

Joanne Freeze is a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Paul Chase and Associates.
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Michael Tofani

Registered Practical Nurse

Michael Tofani is a Registered Practical Nurse for Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.
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Dino Pulerà

Scientific and Medical Illustrator, Art Director

Dino Pulerà is a Scientific and Medical Illustrator and Art Director for Artery Studios.
Young girl brushing her teeth

Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth

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Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.

3D representation of a portion of human female brain

Clay-Adams Brain

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This brain model helped doctors better explain things to their patients. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version using 3D printing!

Rendering of the human brain

Brain Architecture

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The human brain has many different parts. Each one plays a different function. But they all work together to manage complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

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How Sugar Affects the Brain

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Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

Red-haired woman

The Chemistry of Redheads

STEM Explained

Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.

Water droplets on succulent leaves

How Do Plants Survive in the Desert?

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Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Mitosis of kidney cells © Ian P Newton & Paul L Appleton [CC BY-SA 4.0], Wikimedia Commons

What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.