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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.
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DNA Extraction
Backgrounders
Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.
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Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.
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