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A Student-Led Hearing on the Use of HeLa Cells in Research

In this role-playing case study, students will learn about the HeLa cell line and its origins while examining multiple perspectives surrounding the cell line and its uses. The goal of this case study is for students to use guided questions to...

Courses: Cell Biology Science Process Skills

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Fatty Acid Induction of Lipid Droplets in Cancer Cells

There is a growing need for the development and communication of cell culture-based laboratory activities specifically designed for undergraduate students. This multi-week laboratory activity allows students to take part in the planning,...

Courses: Cell Biology Science Process Skills

Course based undergraduate researchCell ImagingLive Cell Staining

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Bad Science: Exploring the unethical research behind a putative memory supplement

As members of society, students must be able to evaluate scientific claims across a wide variety of media to make sound decisions about health and wellness. However, students - and most members of society - struggle to evaluate the quality of...

Courses: Science Process Skills

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Priority Setting in Public Health: A lesson in ethics and hard choices

Undergraduate life sciences majors, many of whom aspire to work in healthcare and health research, can benefit from early exposure to ethical issues that they may encounter in these careers. This lesson plan introduces students to the tensions...

Courses: Science Process Skills

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What's in this? Students Deliberate on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Found in Everyday Healthcare Items to Build Democratic Skills

In helping our students become informed and active members of society, it is necessary that they develop certain skills that will empower them to improve their community and governance. These skills include communication, collaboration, and...

Courses: Anatomy-Physiology Cell Biology Developmental Biology Introductory Biology Science Process Skills