Women athletes are subject to certain types of injury as they enter new sports and develop more aggressiveness in traditional sports. Reasons for increases in certain injuries are explained. (MT)

Biomaterials are substances or combinations of substances that can be used in a system that treats, augments, or replaces any tissue, organ, or body function. The nature and role of these substances, particularly in the cadiovascular system, are discussed. (JN)

Basic behavioral neuroscience research with monkeys has given rise to an efficacious new approach to the rehabilitation of movement after stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other types of neurological injury in humans termed Constraint-Induced Movement therapy or CI therapy. For the upper extremity, the treatment involves…

Offers tips for developing and passing legislation that would protect animals. Recommends being an authority on the issue, researching current laws, recognizing support groups and lobbyists, and knowing key legislative players. Contains a description of laws passed in the state of Illinois. (PVD)

Speculates why animals have not developed wheels in place of inefficient legs. One study cited suggests three reasons why animals are better off without wheels: wheels are efficient only on hard surfaces, limitation of wheeled motion due to vertical obstructions, and the problem of turning in spaces cluttered with obstacles. (JN)

Analyzes some of the comments offered by biology teachers concerning dissection in the classroom. Some teachers no longer do dissection, whereas others say that a number of students in every class want to dissect. Discusses problems noted in teachers' and other educators' attitudes as well as possible misinterpretations of students' attitudes by…

Educators at a symposium on dissection shared a variety of views on dissection through their personal experiences as educators and as students. For example, one was turned off to science because of dissection. Another mentioned the frivolous attitudes of students who are insensitive to animals. Another indicated that most people perceive their…

Describes some problems of classroom dissection including the cruelty that animals destined for the laboratory suffer. Discusses the multilevel approach that the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) has developed to address the problems of animal dissection such as offering a dissection hotline, exhibiting at science teacher conferences, and…

Describes some of the problems students encounter when they refuse to dissect animals in the classroom, most notably ridicule from other students and even the teacher. Offers suggestions for dealing with ridicule such as humor and education of the offenders. Notes the potential for increased self-esteem and confidence that can be gained by dealing…