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Cell Science Investigators

The lesson is guided by a presentation which introduces the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and describes the application of stem cells in the treatment of disease. Students work in groups to compare images of healthy and MS nerve cells before planning and carrying out a model drug testing investigation.

This lesson, from Eurostemcell, explores the potential medical applications of stem cell research and illustrates some key aspects of scientific method. The lesson was originally designed for delivery by two scientists visiting a school but can be delivered by teachers.

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