Prehistoric Cancer

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Prehistoric Cancer

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2006/0607-jurassic_docs.htm
Summary:
Scientists are using newer technology such as CT scans to look at fossils. This technology is enabling scientists to discover things, such as cancer tumors, that they couldn't see before. Discovering that even dinosaurs had cancer has given med students a new incentive to learn more about cancer and other medical problems we have today.
Relevance to Class:
We have recently learned that paleontologists use fossils to study evolution of species and modern species that they can be related to. Paleontologists are now working with doctors and med students to see if fossils contain prehistoric versions of the medical problems we have today.

2 comments:

AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM
So how does CT scanning work
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For this assignment, you will need to find a media file online that is related to a topic from the current term in Honors Biology. You will upload these files here and write a text description of the file and its relevance to the curriculum as part of your post. Be sure to include the full URL for the website, author's name and date of the publication if available. Your piece of media must relate to something from the current term and must have been published within the last calendar year.

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- Media is appropriately referenced

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