genetic testing Archives - Education

4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; there’s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued

15 Jan 2021

Live Fast, Die Last

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

In complete defiance of one of nature’s most fundamental laws, a species of tiny, frenetic bat is living 10 times longer – and healthier – than it should. Andrew Bain talks to the research team embarking on the project of … Continued

17 Jun 2019

Can you know too much about yourself?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Researchers concerned about unguided trips down the genetic pathway. This short article would work alongside Biological Sciences for years 8, 9, and 10. Word Count: 341 So much to know, but should you? Credit: diane555 / Getty Images Modern technology … Continued

30 Jul 2018

Experts issue warning about pet genetic testing

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences - Genetics; Living Things Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Years: 10 Experts issue warning about pet genetic testing Word Count: 518 This report into recent findings that a lack of … Continued

22 Sep 2017

Brew Ha Ha – Technology Rewrites History

by Hilary Jones | posted in: Biological Sciences | 0

Topics: Biological Sciences – Genetics Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Form and Function Years: 9, 10 Video length: 1:20m A Viking warrior skeleton was recently proven to be female, confirming stories and poems of the time yet flying in the … Continued