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Strand D: Molecular Genetics

Hand with screwdriver “repairing” DNA

DNA Damage and Repair

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains the different ways that cells repair damage to DNA.

a boy looks at a hamburger

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.

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.

Hannah Lee

Hannah Lee

Career Profiles

Associate Director, Strategic Marketing

Amanda Naaum | biologiste moléculaire en chef chez TRU-ID

Amanda Naaum

Career Profiles

Lead Molecular Biologist at TRU-ID

Amanda Naaum is the lead molecular biologist at TRU-ID.
David Charest | Directeur du développement sectoriel

David Charest

Career Profiles

Director, Sector Development

David Charest is the director of sector development at Genome in British Columbia.
Carolyn Fitzsimmons | Chercheuse scientifique

Carolyn Fitzsimmons

Career Profiles

Research Scientist

Carolyn Fitzsimmons is a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Sylvie Cloutier | Chercheuse scientifique – généticienne moléculaire

Sylvie Cloutier

Research Scientist

Sylvie Cloutier is a Research Scientist with a focus in Molecular geneticist for Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.