Where Did Viruses Come From?
STEM Explained
Viruses are not living things - so where did they come from? Scientists have proposed three different hypotheses.
Sanger Sequencing
Backgrounders
Learn about DNA sequencing and the Sanger Sequencing method.
Immunity and Vaccination
Backgrounders
Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.
Organ Transplantation
Backgrounders
Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.
Rosadelle Tirados
Biomedical Scientist
COVID-19 Resources
STEM Explained
COVID-19 learning resources and suggestions for discussing with students.
The Immune Response: A Cellular War
STEM Explained
An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!
Introduction to Viruses
Backgrounders
Learn about the basics of viruses.
The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours
STEM Explained
The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.
Greta Bauer
Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Radiation Effects on the Body
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
Jillian Croke
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager
Paul Gordon
Bioinformatics Manager
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics