🔬 Science · The Human Body
Cancer & Stem Cells
Explain that cancer occurs when mutations in DNA disable normal cell-cycle controls, causing uncontrolled cell division and tumour formation; describe how stem cells differ from specialised cells and their potential for regenerative medicine; and evaluate the ethical debates around embryonic stem cell research and genetic testing
Typical age: 13–14 years
“If your child was asked to explain what cancer actually is at a cellular level, could they describe what goes wrong with cell division — and explain why some people object to using stem cells from embryos for medical research, even if it could save lives?”
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