Unit 10 The Human Body Unit Discoveries Unit 1 The Nature of Life Unit 2 Ecology Unit 3 Cells Unit 4 Genetics Unit 5 Evolution Unit 6 Microorganisms Unit 7 Plants Unit 8 Invertebrates Unit 9 Chordates Unit 10 The Human Body

	At the beginning of Unit 10, Ken Miller posed these questions about the scientific future: • Can we learn enough about the brain and nervous system to account for the subtleties of human behavior, thought, and learning? • Will we master the immune system to the point that we can use its powerful weaponry against challenges such as cancer and AIDS? • Can we learn enough about the brain and nervous system to account for the subtleties of human behavior, thought, and learning? The Brain and Learning A wonderful web site (The Brain Connection) that explores the latest research on the role that the brain plays in learnning and behavior. Brain Atlas Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has established a major new initiative to answer questions about the brain. This web page describes his new institute and will report on their research findings. • Will we master the immune system to the point that we can use its powerful weaponry against challenges such as cancer and AIDS? Immune Therapy Against Ovarian Cancer A new treatment, using the potential of the immune system shows great promise against ovarian cancer. This article, from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, describes the treatment. Leukemia Treated by Immune Therapy A new treatment developed at the University of California at San Diego.   Click Above to Access our Index of Science News Articles
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