Plant Functions
Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Dr. Harpreet Kochhar
President, Public Health Agency of Canada
I am the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Yetong Dong
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
Tomato Taxonomy
A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.
Resources on Stem Cells
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.
Genomics Resources
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to genomics.
Helping Patients through Drug Discovery
Learn how researchers from Amgen are developing new drugs for cancer.
Heather E. McFarlane
Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology
Heather R. McFarlane is an Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology for the University of Toronto.
Introduction to Bacteria
What exactly are bacteria? What types of bacteria are there? And are they really as bad as people think they are?
The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours
The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
Plant Cell Structures and Functions
Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.
The Chemistry of Redheads
Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.