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    Listed under:  Science  >  Life  >  Evolution
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    Sexual selection

    • TLF-IDM016309

    This 5 minute video segment from Catalyst describes how Charles Darwin has revolutionised the way we understand modern biology and evolution. A scientist in Queensland put one of his theories under the microscope by testing to see if more brightly coloured male butterflies have greater success in mating. He speculates that ...

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    Laptop wrap: Talking Evolution

    • TLF-IDM016331

    A page to explore the theory of evolution and the work of Charles Darwin that features video interviews with the scientist Michael Shermer.

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    Animal Health: the science of healthy animals

    • TLF-IDM020087

    This study guide considers the science behind breeding, genetics, health and animal welfare in the cattle and sheep industries - keeping animals free of disease and parasites, improving biodiversity and protecting against feral animals. A range of articles and student activities explores how farmers and scientists are working ...

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    Genes

    • TLF-IDL5917

    See how genes and genetic engineering work. Build models of DNA, and work out how it is copied as cells divide. Discover how the codes carried in the genes are copied and used to build proteins. See how gene splicing can be used to benefit human lives. For example, model the transfer of a human gene into bacteria, so they ...

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