They also discuss current gene therapy techniques, including how they use retroviruses to shuttle new genes into cells with defective or missing genes. Government regulation of gene therapy experiments and the social, ethical, and legal considerations of this emerging science are also discussed. Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin collects plants from deep inside the Brazilian rain forest with the help of tribal shaman and other men on the Tirilo Indian tribe. These plants, many of which have been used by natives for centuries to cure their health problems, will be tested as possible cures for cancer and other diseases at the National Cancer Institute. Activities and Teacher's guide included.
Students explore the cell through video, stills, and animated sequences.
Topics cover cell components and cell reproduction. Also included are teacher's guide, class activities, complete text of video script and companion software. Your comments, questions, and feedback are welcome.