When a Cell Talks, Everyone Listens!

By Nicole Harper; NNCI Nano1

1. National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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Abstract

This is a two part lesson focused on diffusion and cell communication.  In Part 1, students will use the classic starch iodine diffusion activity. This activity can be done in any life science class. It can be used as an introduction to diffusion or as a refresher activity for advanced students.

The Part 2 activities introduces students to cellular communication. In these activities, students will determine if one cell has an effect on the cellular condition of other cells within close proximity. For both lessons, it will be important that students understand that these cell processes are occurring at the nanoscale.

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Nicole Harper

Sponsored by

NNIN RET Program at Georgia Institute of Technology NSF EEC 1200925 and National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure NSF ECCS 1626183.

 

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  • Nicole Harper, NNCI Nano (2020), "When a Cell Talks, Everyone Listens!," https://nanohub.org/resources/33407.

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Submitter

Nancy Healy

Georgia Insitute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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