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Unit 1: The Cell

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

Career Profiles

Biology Lecturer

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