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Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I

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Resources on Stem Cells

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Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.

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Resources on Cancer

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Resources on Immunology

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Resource page including articles and career profiles related to immunology.

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What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

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Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.

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Erica Dupuis

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Erica Dupuis is a Cardiac Registered Nurse for Horizon Health Network, NB.
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Creating a Vaccine for COVID-19 in Canada

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Learn how vaccines are developed, how they work and how some scientists in Canada are researching vaccines for COVID-19.

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Herd Immunity: How Vaccines Protect the Most Vulnerable

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What is herd immunity and how does it protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?

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Immunity and Vaccination

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Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.

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Organ Transplantation

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Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.

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Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health

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Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

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The Immune Response: A Cellular War

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An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

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The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels

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Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

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How Sugar Affects the Brain

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Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

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Why Do Apples Turn Brown After You Cut Them?

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Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.

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Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.