genetics Archives - Education

23 Sep 2022

Australian research brings scientists closer to making blood stem cells in the lab

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Australian blood stem cell research could help change the future of stem cell medicine. Two new pieces of research out of the University of NSW in Sydney have shone new light on how the precursors to blood stem cells occur … Continued

18 May 2022

Spring cleaning cells take out the trash before they divide

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Cells may use this strategy to clear out toxic by-products and give their offspring a clean slate. These resources can be used in lessons on cells and cell division with Year 8 and 10 Biology students looking for applications of … Continued

5 May 2022

Genetic discovery may help scientists reverse hearing loss

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Listen up: study in mouse model provides insight into the development of crucial sensory hair cells. This resource can be used with Yr 10 Biology students studying Genetics. It is best suited to Senior Biology students learning about the benefits … Continued

18 Mar 2022

Why is there asymmetry in nature?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

From lefty snails to deadly chemicals, asymmetry in nature is more common than you think. Use the free student activity to help students apply knowledge of adaptations, genetic mutations and elements and compounds. Word Count / Video Length:1072 / 15:16 … Continued

17 Feb 2022

How do cells know when they’re fully grown?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Scientists unlock the key to cell size regulation – and it’s all in the DNA. How do cells regulate their size? UK researchers have answered this long-standing question in biology. Turns out, they use their DNA content as an internal … Continued

21 Oct 2021

How did we get here? Are races real?

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

How does race connect with our evolutionary past? And what does genetics have to do with it? We asked evolutionary biologist Darren Curnoe "are races real?" in this episode of "How Did We Get Here?" Watch this short video and … Continued

20 Aug 2021

Top five examples of convergent evolution

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

When faced with a problem, natural selection will often produce similar solutions in unrelated animals. Use this short article with Year 10 Biology students to support the learning of convergent evolution. Word Count: 424 In the words of the best … Continued

18 May 2021

The Future of Food

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action, Sustainability | 0

The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued

15 Feb 2021

Stark legacy: secrets of dire wolves revealed

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

Forensic DNA reveals dire wolves are their own species. This interesting resource is best suited for Year 10 Biology students who are learning about genetics, evolution and fossil evidence for natural selection. It demonstrates how scientists use this knowledge to … Continued

10 Feb 2021

Biology by the numbers

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

Biological sciences and maths have a growing friendship. This article highlights the importance of a connection between Biology and Mathematics. It is best suited for Biology students in Years 8 and 10 who are learning about cells or mathematical modelling. … Continued