Kansas State University offers a few pictures and interesting tidbits on tooth amoebas, the toothbrush-fleeing microscopic parasites found where the teeth meet the gums. These photos and facts are part of a tutorial for...

This case study looks at an animal model in the study of Alzheimer's disease. Students will identify which components of the scientific method are used in the case. The lesson may be used in a variety of science courses,...

This case study looks at one person's lifestyle choices, and the health conditions that result from those choices. It also examines the importance of including persons of both sexes and different races in clinical...

This activity is designed as an end-of-year project that incorporates skills such as Internet research and using Biology Workbench. Students should already have learned molecular biology and the basics of virology and...

This case study examines the public health issue of asbestos. Students will learn about different types of asbestos and their uses, as well as how people are exposed to and personally harmed by the substance. The...