Contextualization

BIO F111 GENERAL BIOLOGY

Components of the Scientific Method

Observation Questioning and exploration Forming and testing hypotheses Evaluation of new information Review by peers

The Bacterial Flagellum

Bombardier Beetle

The hope (and hype) of stem cells

Chemical use and Human Health

Late marriages, stressful jobs and lifestyle disorders, coupled with an increased awareness about problems, have led to the surge

The problem is, many couples decide not to have the baby for the first couple of years. After that when they do want a baby and do not conceive within a couple of months, they seek treatment

With the incidence of male infertility on the rise and pressure from families, the anxiety begins

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) A boon for infertile couples

But not without strings attached

It took 25 years to reach agreement that an increased birth defect risk exists in ART infants