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The Classification of Life: From Linnaeus to DNA Barcoding
Backgrounders
Learn about two taxonomy systems that scientists use to classify the life around us.
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Should Scientists Clone Extinct Species?
STEM Explained
Cloning makes it possible to bring extinct species back to life. But is that a good idea?
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Meiosis Mistakes
STEM Explained
Errors during meiosis can alter the number of chromosomes in cells and lead to genetic disorders.
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My Stem Cell Donation Story
STEM Explained
In April 2016, Let’s Talk Science volunteer Daniel Tarade donated stem cells to help a person who needed a stem cell transplant to survive. Learn what stem cells are, how and why people donate, and what Daniel’s experience was like.
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Natural Selection in Your Backyard
STEM Explained
A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.
![DNA "unzipping"](/sites/default/files/2019-10/DNA_unzipping.png)
How can I obtain a sample of DNA?
Hands-on Activities
Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.
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Genome Editing
STEM Explained
Medical biotechnology allows scientists to make changes to the genomes of living things. What are the pros and cons of having access to techniques like these?
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DNA Damage and Repair
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.
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Do You Know What's On Your Plate?
STEM Explained
In 2013, many Europeans learned their beef lasagnas were actually made of horse meat. Learn about food fraud, and how a Canadian invention can help detect it.
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DNA Extraction
Backgrounders
Learn the basics of how DNA can be extracted from cells.
![Damage to DNA](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-10/Damage_to_DNA.jpg?itok=qSvdjV4V)
Radiation Effects on Cells & DNA
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the effects of radiation on cells and DNA.
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Ryan Conder
Career Profiles
Senior Scientist
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Andy Kokaji
Career Profiles
Associate Director of Immunology
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Michael Hiatt
Career Profiles
Scientist
![Jordan Thomson | Manager, Strategic Planning at Ontario Genomics Jordan Thomson | Responsable de la planification stratégique chez Ontario Genomics](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/5328_13.jpg?itok=azEF_UIA)
Jordan Thomson
Career Profiles
Manager, Strategic Planning