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Unit C: Cycling of Matter in Living Systems

Hand with screwdriver “repairing” DNA

DNA Damage and Repair

Backgrounders

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

Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum

STEM Explained

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

T cells and cancer cells - Image © Meletios Verras, iStockPhoto.com

Can Your Own Cells Cure Cancer?

STEM Explained

When a person has cancer, CAR-T Therapy uses their own cells to destroy the cancer cells in their body.

Test tubes in a laboratory

DNA Extraction

Backgrounders

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

Damage to DNA

Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA

Backgrounders

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

Andy Kokaji | Directeur associé de Immunologie, STEMCELL Technologies

Andy Kokaji

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Associate Director of Immunology

Andy Kokaji is an associate director of immunology at STEMCELL Technologies.
Michael Hiatt | Scientifique, STEMCELL Technologies

Michael Hiatt

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Scientist

Michael Hiatt is a Scientist at STEMCELL Technologies.
Lauren Ostrowski | Doctorante à l’Université de Toronto

Lauren Ostrowski

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Ph.D. Candidate

Lauren Ostrowski is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Toronto.
Kofi Adasi | Chargé de cours en biologie

Kofi Adasi

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Biology Lecturer

Kofi Adasi is a Biology Lecturer at King's University college.