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Genetically Modified Foods
Baskets of fresh produce
How'd They Do That?
There are many reasons to genetically modify foods including increasing the size of the food, making it resistant to pests, and making it more nutritious. This is called genetic engineering or biotechnology. Learn how it's done!


-Engineered Foods for Sale
-Plant Biotechnology
-The Future of Foods?
-Bt Corn
-What Is Genetic Engineering?
Single Cell Wonder
Microscope
Amoeba
These single-celled organisms are a group of protozoa. The anatomy of an amoeba can differ depending on the type, but generally they consist of cytoplasm held together by a flexible cell wall and contain different kinds of cell bodies. Learn the cool ways that amoebae move and feed and more!


-Amoebae Are More than Just Blobs
-Amoeba Movement
-Protozoa: Amoebae
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DNA models
Want to learn more about how DNA is spliced? Find information on recombinant DNA, cloning vectors, gene therapy and more!
Red blood cells
What parts make up a cell? Learn about the structure and function of cells including size, types, specialized cells and more!
Cool Links
starThe Perfect Tomato
What would make the perfect tomato? Find out, and learn how to make it!
starNOVA
Watch NOVA programs online to learn about a variety of science topics.
starScience on a Plate
Explore this interactive site to learn about genetically engineered food.
Fun & Games
dieMy Food Guide
Take control of your health! Build your own food guide with this helpful tool.
diePolishing Pennies
(PDF) This procedure shows you how to make pennies shine like new!
dieWhat's for Dinner?
Find out which genetically modified foods you may already be eating!
What's That?
Paramecium under the microscope
Paramecium
Paramecium is a small single cell organism that lives in freshwater. Learn how it moves and eats! Start now!

-Article on Paramecium
Did You Know?
Wheat in field
Future Food
There are many pros to genetically modified foods, but there are many cons as well. Check out these 4 modified foods that you may already be eating!