Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Thomas Graham
Career Profiles
Research Scientist, Space Farming
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Thomas Merritt
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
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What is Mitosis?
Backgrounders
Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.
The Classification of Life: From Linnaeus to DNA Barcoding
Backgrounders
Learn about two taxonomy systems that scientists use to classify the life around us.
Meiosis Mistakes
STEM Explained
Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.
Natural Selection in Your Backyard
STEM Explained
A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.
How can I obtain a sample of DNA?
Hands-on Activities
Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.
How can I take fingerprints?
Hands-on Activities
In this activity learn how to collect fingerprints, about the patterns in fingerprints and why fingerprinting is so useful!
CSI Lac-Mégantic: How are victims identified after a disaster?
STEM Explained
Learn about forensic pathology and other methods scientists use, like analysing the skeletal system, to identify the dead after a disaster.
DNA Damage and Repair
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.
DNA Extraction
Backgrounders
Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.
Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.
Stephanie Welton
Independent Researcher