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Digestive System

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How Animals Digest Their Food

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Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.

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Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health

STEM Explained

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

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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.

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Are Microbes Your Friend or Foe?

STEM Explained

Microbes are everywhere, even in your digestive tract. Some of these microbes are helpful, and some aren’t.

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A Taste of Heavy Metal

STEM Explained

Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.

Ryan Conder | Scientifique principal, STEMCELL Technologies

Ryan Conder

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Senior Scientist

Ryan Conder is a Senior Scientist at STEMCELL Technologies.