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Unit 1: Understanding Biological Inheritance

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Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

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A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

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Genomics Resources

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to genomics.

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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.

Thomas Merritt | Full Professor

Thomas Merritt (Video)

Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
Thomas Merritt | Professeur titulaire

Thomas Merritt

Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
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The Chemistry of Redheads

STEM Explained

Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.

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

What is Mitosis?

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

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Meiosis Mistakes

STEM Explained

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

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Natural Selection in Your Backyard

STEM Explained

A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.