Brent Serson
Career Profiles
Director Strategic Accounts
Angela Burigana
Sr Associate, Medical & Patient Support Programs
Paul Gordon
Bioinformatics Manager
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Thomas Merritt
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Leann Sweeney
Director, Sales & Marketing Effectiveness
Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS
Backgrounders
Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?
How Sugar Affects the Brain
STEM Explained
Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.
The Chemistry of Redheads
STEM Explained
Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.
Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth
Backgrounders
Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.
Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free
STEM Explained
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.
How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?
STEM Explained
What are your teeth made up of? What chemistry is at work in your mouth? Why do some people get cavities even if they brush regularly?
Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how test foods for starch.
Why Do People Get Hangovers?
STEM Explained
Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.
Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?
STEM Explained
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. What causes cancer? Why is it getting more common?