DNA in dirt?

This article identifies that scientists are using the amount of DNA found in the dirt of an area to determine species diversity? How did they determine the accuracy? What are the advantages and drawbacks of this research?

Ethanol plants engage in carbon sequestration

ADM is introducing an idea in an ethanol plant in Decatur to sequester the carbon dioxide produced in during ethanol formation deep under the ground. Discuss whether you think this is a valid idea to study.

Liquifying viruses use genes

Gypsy moth caterpillars can be infected by viruses that kill in a very interesting way. Read the article and comment about how the viruses work and why it's an adaptation that was successful.

Scientists study gene interaction in cancer

Scientists have long known that cancer has genetic roots. This article investigates the actual interaction with the genes that are affected, called tumor suppressor genes. Review this article and explain what this has to do with mitosis and the cell cycle, or determine the role of transcription in the expression of cancer.