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\nThe Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks\n

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\nWhy are Henrietta Lacks' cells immortal? The answer is that no one really knows. But much has been learned because they are. Check out this video that introduces some of these remarkable discoveries.\n
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\nWhy Do You Need to Get a Flu Shot Every Year?\n

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\nDon't let your classes take a shot in the dark! Help them understand different types of vaccinations with an informative video lesson. The narrator explains how the flu virus challenges vaccine creators each year thanks to its...\n
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\nViruses and Host Evolution\n

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\nStudents are organized into groups of four. On Day 1 they are given a worksheet about viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. After about 30 minutes of group work, a class discussion of the material begins. ...\n
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\nThe Motion of a Virus Through a Population\n

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\nYoung scholars test the factors that influence the rate at which a virus spreads through a population. They complete a lab activity then discuss data collected and review and answer a set of questions.\n
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\nViruses and Host Evolution\n

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\nStudents research viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. They complete a teacher created worksheet of questions on their research. They present their research to classmates.\n
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\nCosmo Learning: Virology\n

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\nUnderstand the common strategy that viruses must adopt with this collection of video lectures from Columbia University in the City of New York. In twenty-six lectures, virus structure, reproductive cycle, and interaction of viruses with...\n
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\nTed: Ted Ed: The Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks\n

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\nImagine something small enough to float on a particle of dust that holds the keys to understanding cancer, virology, and genetics. Luckily for us, such a thing exists in the form of trillions upon trillions of human, lab-grown cells...\n
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\nThe Big Picture Book of Viruses\n

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\nThis site has a catalog of all known viruses, including a picture of each, structure, family, hosts, and more.\n
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\nMit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Introductory Biology\n

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\nCollege-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...\n
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\nRice University: Web Adventures: Med Myst: Orientation at o.r.b\n

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\nIn this online learning adventure game, students get an introduction to infectious diseases, pathogens and the immune system. They will conduct field and laboratory investigations to solve the problem they are given, while playing the...\n
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\nRice University: Web Adventures: Medmyst: Nemesis in Neuropolis\n

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\nIn this online learning adventure game, students will play the role of scientist, historian, and detective. By solving the problem presented in this smallpox case, they will learn how infectious diseases are spread, how the smallpox...\n
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\nCk 12: Virus Characteristics\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What are the differences and similarities between viruses and living things? This tuorial covers the characteristics of viruses and viral reproduction.\n
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\nDartmouth College: Anatomy of a Virus\n

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\nExcellent explanation of the structure of a virus. Includes graphics and a good explanation of viruses.\n
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\nDartmouth College: Retroviruses\n

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\nA good description of a particular family of viruses. Of interest due to the fact that AIDS is probably caused by a retrovirus.\n
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\nDartmouth College: Epidemic: Rna Viruses\n

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\nA good page devoted to the RNA family of viruses that differ slightly from standard DNA viruses. Discusses the difference and characteristics of such viruses.\n
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\nPbs People and Discoveries: Rosalind Franklin\n

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\nPBS People and Discoveries offers an excellent, if brief, sketch of Rosalind Franklin's character and life.\n
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\nCk 12: Biology: Virus Characteristics\n

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\n[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the characteristics of viruses.\n
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\nDartmouth College: Epidemic: The Origin of Viruses\n

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\nA very good history that covers the discovery of viruses and their basic characteristics. Includes short biographical information on some of the scientists who contributed to the study.\n
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\nCk 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences\n

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\nExplore some different areas of study in the life sciences.\n
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\nBlackwell Publishing: Basic Virology\n

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\nVery professional, well designed animations about viruses. High quality, but for advanced students.\n
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\nBlackwell Publishing: Basic Virology\n

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\nVery professional, well designed animations about viruses. High quality, but for advanced students.\n
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\nScience Friday: The Real Virologist Behind Contagion\n

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\nW. Ian Lipkin discusses his off-screen roles in the movie Contagion.\n
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\nMerlin's Academy: Chicken Flu\n

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\nA very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.\n
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\nScience Friday: Tracking Viruses From Animals to People\n

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\nResearchers discuss West Nile, hantavirus, and other diseases that cross from animals to people.\n
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