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Anecdotal Evidence

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An informal observation that has not been systematically tested

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Hypothesis

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A testable (supportable or ejectable) and falsifiable (can be ruled out) explanation to a scientific observation

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Peer Review

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A process in which independent scientific experts read scientific studies before their publications to ensure the authors have appropriately designed and interpreted their study

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Control Group

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The group in an experiment that experiences no experimental intervention or manipulation

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Dependent Variable

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The measured result of an experiment analyzed in both the experimental and control groups

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Experimental Group

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The group in an experiment that experiences the experimental intervention or manipulation.

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Independent Variable

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The variable, or factor, being deliberately changed in the experimental group.

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Placebo

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A fake treatment given to control groups to mimic the experience of the experimental groups.

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Placebo Effect

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The effect observed when members of a control group display a measurable response to a placebo because they think that they are receiving a “real” treatment

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Sample Size

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The number of experimental subjects or the number of times an experiment is repeated. In human studies, sample size is the number of subjects.

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Scientific Theory

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A hypothesis that is supported by many years of rigorous testing and thousands of experiments.

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Statistical Significance

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A measure of confidence that the results obtained are “real,” rather than due to random chance.

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Correlation

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A consistent relationship between two variables.

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Epidemiology

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The study of patterns of disease in populations, including risk factors.

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Cancer

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A disease of unregulated cell division: cells divide inappropriately and accumulate, in some instances forming a tumor.

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Chemotherapy

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The treatment of disease, specifically cancer, by the use of chemicals.

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Cytokinesis

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The physical division of a cell into two daughter cells.

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Mitosis

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The segregation and separation of duplicated chromosomes during cell division.

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Apoptosis

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Programmed cell death; often referred to as cellular suicide.

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Metastasis

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The spread of cancer cells from one location in the body to another.

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Radiation Therapy

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The use of ionizing (high-energy) radiation to treat cancer.

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Mutation

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A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.

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Carcinogen

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Any chemical agent causes cancer by damaging DNA. Carcinogens are a type of mutagen.

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Mutagen

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Any chemical or physical agent that can damage DNA by changing its nucleotide sequence.

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Oncogene
A mutated and overactive form of a proto-oncogene. Oncogenes drive cells to divide continually.
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Oncology
The branch of medicine and science that deals with Cancer.
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Antibiotic
A chemical that can slow or stop the growth of bacteria; many antibiotics are produced by living organisms.
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Cell Theory
The concept that all living organisms are made of cells and that cells are formed by the reproduction of existing cells.
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Eukaryotic Cells
Cells that contain membrane-bound organelles, including a central nucleus.
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Prokaryotic Cells
Cells that lack internal membrane-bound organelles.
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Organelles
The membrane-bound compartments of eukaryotic cells that carry out specific functions.
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Cell Membrane
A phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins that forms the boundary of all cells.
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Cell Wall
A rigid structure enclosing the cell membrane of some cells that helps the cell maintain its shape. (non-animal)
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Cytoplasm
The gelatinous, aqueous interior of all cells.
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Nucleus
The organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material.
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Ribosome
A complex of RNA and protein that carries out protein synthesis in all cells.
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Chloroplast
An organelle in plant and algal cells that is the site of photosynthesis.
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Mitochondria
Membrane-bound organelles responsible for important energy-conversion reactions in eukaryotes.
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration: a federal agency responsible for monitoring trading and safety standards in the food and drug industries
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Toxicology
The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning.
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Blind Trial
An experimental procedure in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know the makeup of the test and control group during the actual course of the experiments
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What's determined during the Pre-Clinical Phase (Drug Discovery) ?
Dosage, Frequency, Delievery System | Short & Long term animal survival
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Length of pre-clinical?
3 years
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Phase I | Goal, Subjects (# and type)
Safety, 20-80 Healthy People
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Phase II | Goal, Subjects
Effectiveness & Short-term side effects, Experimental & Control group, 100's of participants
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Phase III | Goal, Subjects
Safety & Effectiveness, 1000's
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Phase IV | Goal, Subjects
All who take drug, Detection of unexpected side effects
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Cell Theory
All living things are made of cells, Cells come from the division of existing cells.
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Difference in a mutagen & carcinogen?
Carcinogen is a mutagen caused by a chemical agent
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What are three potential outcomes of mistakes in DNA replication?
Mismatched new allele Original allele New allele
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Purpose of Mitosis/Cell Division?
Embryonic Development, Cell Replacement, Wound Healing
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Similarities & Differences between Chemo & Radiation
Similarities - treat cancer, interfere with Cell division | Differences - Chemical, High-Energy Ions, Whole Body, One Area

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