L. Creighton Avery
Osteoarchaeologist
I examine human skeletal remains from archaeological sites to learn about their lives.
Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma
Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.
Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom
Learn how animals move themselves with the help of their muscles and skeletons.
Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation
Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.
Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals
Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.
How Animals Digest Their Food
Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.
Resources on Brains
Resource page including articles, videos, and career profiles related to brains.
Query a Career Profile
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Stress and the Brain
Stress is more than a feeling. Understanding the importance of stress can help you to manage it. It can even lead to an improvement in your mood and how you think!
Facial Recognition and the Brain
Learn how your brain recognizes faces and why you sometimes see them in places they don’t exist!
Organ Transplantation
Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.
How do alkaloids cause addiction?
Alkaloids are found in some of the most addictive substances that humans consume. What are alkaloids, and how do they cause addiction?
Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health
Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.