From Molecules to Organisms

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

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

Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.

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

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.

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