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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!
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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.
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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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Andy Kokaji
Career Profiles
Associate Director of Immunology
Andy Kokaji is an associate director of immunology at STEMCELL Technologies.
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Michael Hiatt
Career Profiles
Scientist
Michael Hiatt is a Scientist at STEMCELL Technologies.
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Lauren Ostrowski
Career Profiles
Ph.D. Candidate
Lauren Ostrowski is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Toronto.
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Kofi Adasi
Career Profiles
Biology Lecturer
Kofi Adasi is a Biology Lecturer at King's University college.