In "Exploring Neuron Form and Function," students use volumetric image analysis to understand that the three-dimensional shape of neurons supports their role in controlling and contributing to communication within the human body.
In this online laboratory, students explore how scientists came to understand that adult neurogenesis happens. First, students work through a brief tutorial on the history of neurogenesis research and the methods used by scientists. Next, they are introduced to the experimental design employed to conduct an important experiment in the history of neurogenesis research. After that, they learn how to identify cells undergoing neurogenesis, collect data from real research images, and analyze the data with an online statistical research tool. Finally, students come to conclusions about the research they have conducted, propose an additional research hypothesis about neurogenesis that could be tested by a scientist, and write a brief essay about the societal implications of this research. Along the way, students receive feedback to help them understand and apply neurogenesis research.
If you've used alcohol or other drugs, will that affect your future? And if so, how?
Will substance use damage your brain? Will it diminish your memory, or your ability to think or make decisions?
And if you drink or use drugs now, what are the chances you'll still be drinking or using five or ten years from now?
In this online laboratory, students explore how scientists came to understand that adult neurogenesis happens. First, students work through a brief tutorial on the history of neurogenesis research and the methods used by scientists. Next, they are introduced to the experimental design employed to conduct an important experiment in the history of neurogenesis research. After that, they learn how to identify cells undergoing neurogenesis, collect data from real research images, and analyze the data with an online statistical research tool. Finally, students come to conclusions about the research they have conducted, propose an additional research hypothesis about neurogenesis that could be tested by a scientist, and write a brief essay about the societal implications of this research. Along the way, students receive feedback to help them understand and apply neurogenesis research.