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Technologies allow scientist to make changes to the genomes of living things. What are the pros and cons of having access to techniques like these?

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Many people have had children using assisted reproductive technologies. But some of these techniques can raise some ethical issues.

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Hormones don’t just strike at puberty. They’re working in your body all the time, throughout your life, helping different parts of your body communicate and work together.

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Premature babies are at risk for all kinds of complications. But have scientists found a new way for these babies to develop outside the womb?

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Your cells work thanks to a team of structures called organelles. Each of them has an important job!

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Did you know that whenever you watch an Olympic event, you’re watching science, technology, engineering and math in action?

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I am a student researcher at the Tom Baker Cancer Center. In this role, I design, execute, and present clinical trials and database research studies. My research focuses on pancreatic and lung cancer, and aims to identify treatments that improve cancer patients’ chance at survival.

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How does your brain encode, store and retrieve memories? And where do all those memories live until you need them?

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Many doctors prescribe antibiotics to cure infections. But should they be prescribing viruses instead?

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Most cells in your body have specific functions. Others can become different cell types. This second category of cells might hold important clues for cancer researchers.

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