Unit 6 Microorganisms & Fungi 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 6, Ken Miller posed these questions about the scientific future: • Can we learn enough about viruses to develop cures for viral diseases? • Will we be able to fully grasp the role that microorganisms play in maintaining the natural environment? Can we learn enough about viruses to develop cures for viral diseases? Approaches to Treating Viral Diseases A web site from the University of Wisconsin, explaining how viral diseases can be prevented and treated. Viral Genomics A thorough knowledge of viral genomes may be th ekey to combattying viral diseases. This web site explains some of the approaches being used by research companies. Anti-Flu Drugs Traditionally, physicians have not had any effective drugs to use against viral diseases like the flu. In recent years, however, dozens of anti-viral medicines have been developed. This web page from the Food and Drug Administration reviews the approaches used by these drugs. Will we be able to fully grasp the role that microorganisms play in maintaining the natural environment? The Microbe Zoo A project of Michigan State University which enables students to explore the diversity and importance of microbes in the environment. The Microbe Library A wonderful site with a host of resources to help teachers plan exercises in which students can explore the world of microbes in the environment.   Click Above to Access our Index of Science News Articles
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