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Evolutionary biology: Technology for the 21st centuryAuthor/Source: ActionBioscience.org |
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Overview: | The evolutionary biologist Jim Bull gives his perspective on how evolution matters to society today: from producing polio vaccines to solving tabloid-style crimes.
This article appears at ActionBioscience.org. |
Concepts: | This lesson covers the following concepts:
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Grade Level: | 9-12 |
Time: | 20 minutes |
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Teaching Tips: | This article is rather technical, but it is also a good introduction to some interesting applications of evolutionary theory. This might be a good resource for AP biology students, who already have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of evolution. |