Zoe Bianchi
Topic Editor
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Biology
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I'm a Science teacher with over nineteen years' experience teaching Senior Biology, Senior Chemistry and Junior Science. I have a Bachelor of Science from Sydney University and a Master's Degree in Science Education from Macquarie University. My Master's degree covered units in Environmental Science, Genetics, Proteomics, Climate Change, Biotechnology and Forensic Science. In 2005 I wrote a series of Senior Biology teacher resource books, which were published by Titan Education. My writing interests include Climate Change, Biotechnology, Bioethics, Botany and Science Education.
Latest Articles
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Pasteur, Koch and Infectious Diseases
The work of both Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch established conclusively that microorganisms are the cause of infectious diseases.
Apr 22, 2012
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The Death Cap Mushroom and its Toxic Relatives
The Death Cap mushroom and other members of the genus Amanita contain a group of cyclic compounds capable of causing severe poisoning and even death.
Feb 25, 2012
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The GM Seed Controversy
Do the benefits offered by GM crops outweigh the associated issues of multinational seed monopolies and reduced biodiversity?
Jan 11, 2012
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Comparing the Vitamin C Content in Various Beverages
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, takes part in a reversible reaction with iodine in solution. This can be used to compare vitamin C levels in various beverages.
Dec 26, 2011
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The Adaptive Advantage of Haemoglobin
The unique nature of haemoglobin, together with the advent of complex circulatory systems, has allowed terrestrial vertebrates to optimise oxygen uptake.
Sep 21, 2011
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The Platypus and the Changing Ideas of Scientists
The platypus, once thought to have evolved after marsupials and placentals, is now generally agreed to belong to the most primitive mammalian order.
Sep 4, 2011
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Current Issues In Central Nervous System Drug Development
Recent withdrawals from CNS drug development trials by major pharmaceutical companies have raised alarm bells in scientific and mental health circles.
Aug 21, 2011
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Useful Fungi
From the microscopic yeasts to the largest mushrooms, many fungi have proved to be beneficial to both humans and the environment.
Aug 7, 2011
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Primate Classification
The latest trend in primate classification has been to classify in a manner that best reflects evolution, geography and physical and biochemical factors.
Jul 29, 2011
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Stem Cells and Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease, caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing cells, may be among the first conditions to be successfully treated using stem cells.
Jul 6, 2011
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