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Creating a Heart In A Dish

These cardiomyocytes are derived from patient fibroblasts. Researchers are able to produce Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells from skin cells and turn them into heart cells. Video footage courtesy of the Faustino Lab at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, SD.

 

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Teen Science Cafe is a student-led group held at Sanford Research once a month. Students invite speakers to teach them about a science topic and do hands-on activities. In this Teen Science Cafe, educators from Delta Dental teach students about tooth decay and how prevention is a much better strategy than treatment. 

Probabilities of Inheritance

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There are over 10,000 rare diseases that affect over 30 million Americans. Many rare diseases follow a Mendelian pattern of inheritance. This activity allows students to apply their knowledge of Mendelian genetics patterns and encourages them to research what is known about the diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders has information that can be used by students.