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Where Did Viruses Come From?
STEM Explained
Viruses are not living things - so where did they come from? Scientists have proposed three different hypotheses.
![Graphic representation of the DNA sequence](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-07/sequence-picture-colour.jpg?itok=0prfNju1)
Sanger Sequencing
Backgrounders
Learn about DNA sequencing and the Sanger Sequencing method.
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Immunity and Vaccination
Backgrounders
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
Backgrounders
Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.
Rosadelle Tirados
Biomedical Scientist
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COVID-19 Resources
STEM Explained
COVID-19 learning resources and suggestions for discussing with students.
![Inflammation of the knee](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-03/inflammation_of_the_knee.jpg?itok=KtxxSVOD)
The Immune Response: A Cellular War
STEM Explained
An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!
![Coronavirus](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-03/coronavirus.jpg?itok=FbivauIM)
Introduction to Viruses
Backgrounders
Learn about the basics of viruses.
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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.
![Greta Bauer](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2020-02/Greta%20Bauer.jpg?itok=AMYJ-alj)
Greta Bauer
Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
![Kara Layton sous l'eau en habit de plongée sous-marine](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2020-01/Kara%20Layton.jpg?itok=CQIT6mnu)
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
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Radiation Effects on the Body
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
![Jillian Croke | Pharmacienne et pharmacienne gestionnaire](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2020-07/jillian3.jpg?itok=0pzQHi86)
Jillian Croke
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager
![Photo de Paul Gordon au travail](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2019-09/2841.jpg?itok=T9WFb7cv)
Paul Gordon
Bioinformatics Manager
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Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics