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The Advantage of Sex Why did sex evolve? The likely answers, in this essay for the Evolution Web site by science journalist Matt Ridley, may surprise you.	9-12	Document
Contaminants in the Arctic Human Population In this video segment adapted from LOKE Films and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme, learn how human populations in the Arctic are affected by industrial contaminants in the food chain. Accessibility features: Caption	5-12	Video
Dengue Virus Invades a Cell In this visualization adapted from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, discover the role that dengue viral proteins play in a human cell as the virus prepares to replicate. Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
Did Environmental Exposure Cause a Disease Cluster? This video segment from Greater Boston examines whether environmental toxins may be to blame for a rare skin disease. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Double Immunity Dr. Stephen O'Brien of the National Cancer Institute discovers a 700-year-old mutation that makes a person resistant to HIV infection. From Evolution: "Evolutionary Arms Race." Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
Eradicating Malaria with DDT Learn about the role of the controversial chemical DDT in the worldwide malaria eradication program, and hear from an expert who advocates bringing it back, in this video segment adapted from Rx for Survival.	9-12	Video
Everyday Radiation How much radiation are we exposed to every day? Find out in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Evolving Ideas: Why Does Evolution Matter Now? In this video from Evolution, an exploration of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the Russian prison system highlights one reason it is important to understand evolution. Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
Facts About Radiation This document from the FRONTLINE Web site offers examples of everyday exposure to radiation.	6-12	Document
Finding Disease Genes This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" explains the process of finding genes that cause disease. Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
Heart Disease: America's Leading Cause of Death Learn why heart disease, a largely preventable condition, is the leading cause of death in this country today, in this video adapted from The Hidden Epidemic: Heart Disease in America. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
HIV Immunity Although repeatedly exposed to HIV, Steve Crohn's blood cells were never infected. Dr. David Ho investigates in this video segment from NOVA: "Surviving AIDS." Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
Is Autism Genetic or Environmental? In this video segment from Greater Boston, learn about conflicting theories regarding the cause of autism. Accessibility features: Caption	9-12	Video
John Snow: Pioneer of Epidemiology The key tactics of epidemiology—surveillance and response—were first used by Dr. John Snow during a cholera outbreak in 1850s London, as dramatized in this video segment adapted from Rx for Survival.	6-12	Video
Malaria Treatment and Prevention Strategies In this video segment adapted from Rx for Survival, watch a graphic representation of the malaria parasite and hear from experts about the physical and economic effects of the disease on the human population, as well as treatments and preventive measures.	6-12	Video
Microbe Clock In this Evolution Web feature, learn how mutation and fast reproductive rates can allow deadly microbes to outpace medical breakthroughs.	9-12	Interactive
A Mutation Story This video segment describes the role of the sickle cell gene in natural selection. Footage courtesy of the PBS series Secret of Life: "Accidents of Creation." Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Nuclear Reaction: Searching for Safety This text excerpted from Beyond Engineering: How Society Shapes Technology by Robert Pool and reprinted on the FRONTLINE Web site looks at the impact of nuclear power.	6-12	Document
Romiya Glover In this video from Science City, meet Romiya Glover, a chemist who develops products for HIV/AIDS testing. She describes the multidisciplinary nature of her job, how she decided to go into science, and how her work benefits others. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video
Radon Radiation The biggest source of environmental radiation might be in your home. Find out more in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE. Accessibility features: Caption	6-12	Video