Abiogenesis in Upper Secondary Biology Curricula

Integrating Interactive Computational Modeling in Biology Curricula

While the use of computer tools to simulate complex processes such as computer circuits is normal practice in fields like engineering, the majority of life sciences/biological sciences courses continue to rely on the traditional textbook and memorization approach. To address this issue, we explored the use of the Cell Collective platform as a novel, interactive, and evolving pedagogical tool to...

Integrating interactive computational modeling in biology curricula: Supporting Text

Section 1: Technology and Modeling Framework for Cell Collective Cell Collective (www.thecellcollective.org) is a web-based platform for the creation and simulation of computational models of biological/biochemical processes [11,12]. The mathematical framework utilized in the platform is based on logical discrete networks first developed by S. Kauffman [15] and R. Thomas [16] In these networks,...

Renewal of Secondary Education Curricula and Assessment in South Africa

outh African has a population of approximately 39 million people, with eleven officially recognized languages in the country. It is bordered by Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. South Africa is considered a middle-income country, with a gross national product per capita of $3,520 in 1996 (World Bank1998:14); it is therefore one of the wealthier countries in Africa...

Financial Exigency: Need It Affect the Quality of Biology Curricula?

SECONDARY PREVENTION OF UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING IN LOW DOSE ASPIRIN USERS INFECTED WITHHELICOBACTER PYLORI

 ABSTRACT Background: Aspirin even at low dose ( 100 mg) can increase the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It is usual to use low dose aspirin for cardiovascular prophylaxis. We hypothesized that Helicobacter pylori eradication is as effective as omeprazole maintenance therapy for secondary prevention of bleeding in those who take low dose aspirin and are positive for Helicobacter pylor...