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Cell Biology
A cell is the smallest unit that is typically considered alive and is a fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one (unicellular) to many trillions (multicellular). Cell biology is the study of cells, their physiology, structure, and life cycle. Teach your students about cell biology using these classroom resources.
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Infectious Agents
People get sick when another organism, big or small, invades their body and infects them. These infectious agents come in all shapes and sizes, and all of them pose different threats to the human body. Some are microscopic, such as bacteria or viruses, which attack human bodies on the cellular level. Others are larger, like fungi, which are unicellular or multicellular organisms that grow on and feed off organic material, including humans. Finally, parasites such as tapeworms can find their way inside the human body and feed on blood and nutrients without killing their host. Learn more about infectious agents and their impact on human health with this curated resource collection.
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Yuck Factor: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that might make one squirm or look away or just say “Yuck!”
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Human Body: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that might be found in or on our human bodies.
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Natural World: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that are part of our natural world.
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Cell Biology
A cell is the smallest unit that is typically considered alive and is a fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are composed of cells, from just one (unicellular) to many trillions (multicellular). Cell biology is the study of cells, their physiology, structure, and life cycle. Teach your students about cell biology using these classroom resources.
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Infectious Agents
People get sick when another organism, big or small, invades their body and infects them. These infectious agents come in all shapes and sizes, and all of them pose different threats to the human body. Some are microscopic, such as bacteria or viruses, which attack human bodies on the cellular level. Others are larger, like fungi, which are unicellular or multicellular organisms that grow on and feed off organic material, including humans. Finally, parasites such as tapeworms can find their way inside the human body and feed on blood and nutrients without killing their host. Learn more about infectious agents and their impact on human health with this curated resource collection.
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Yuck Factor: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that might make one squirm or look away or just say “Yuck!”
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Human Body: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that might be found in or on our human bodies.
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Natural World: Microscopic Images
Explore microscopic images of objects that are part of our natural world.