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Meiosis Mistakes

Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.

Do You Know What's On Your Plate?

In 2013, many Europeans learned their beef lasagnas were actually made of horse meat. Learn about food fraud, and how a Canadian invention can help detect it.

DNA Damage and Repair

This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.

How can I obtain a sample of DNA?

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10, 11, 12

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

What is Mitosis?

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

Student uses a pipet to extract DNA with other students looking on.

Fish Market Survey

Senior biology students use a DNA barcoding kit to test local grocery store fish samples, and discover if the fish they bought is mislabeled and part of food fraud!

DNA Extraction

Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.

Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA

This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.

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