Stem Cells: Promises to Keep?

Case Study | September 2011

Getting Undergraduates to Critically Read and Discuss Primary Literature: Cultivating Students' Analytical Abilities in an Advanced Cell Biology Course

Journal Article | August 1997

Many undergraduates have limited experience reading scientific primary literature, even though it's crucial for success in graduate school. This course offers, as its overall design, critical reading and examination of…

Science Update: The Wonderful World of Plasma Physics: From the Birth of Stars to Building Cell Phones, February 20, 2025

Web Seminar | November 2024

Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about plasma physics and its applications.What is inside our sun and other stars? What fills up the interstellar space? What is lightning?…

Cells and Chemical Reactions

Interactive E-book | January 2016

All organisms—from single-celled bacteria to multicellular animals—need to obtain and use energy. The Cells and Chemical Reactions Interactive E-book* takes a closer look at the process of metabolism in cells, including…

Cell Structure and Function

Interactive E-book | August 2015

The Cell Structure and Function Interactive E-book* explores how cells, the basic building blocks of all organisms, function as systems of organelles and associated structures in a dynamic equilibrium between their…