Science fiction gives us Cybermen and The Borg-human v2.0. Discuss what we need to do to achieve neural-biological system integration.
Stem cell-based tissue engineering has constructed a larynx. Discuss what problems need to be overcome to engineer more complex organs.
How do the structures of biomolecules relate to their function?
What is the best metabolic “superpower”? Explain the rationale for your choice.
Discuss the differences between plant and animal defence mechanisms.
Plant development is plastic. Discuss this statement.
“It’s better to know a little about a lot of genes than it is to know a lot about a few genes”. To what extent do you agree with this statement, and what are your reasons?
Is it more important to study mutations in coding or non-coding regions?
Discuss why the ability to regulate cell adhesion is fundamentally important for multicellular life.
Discuss the statement: ‘Progression of cancers involves subverting normal cellular, physiological and developmental processes’.
Why do behavioural interactions between organisms matter to ecology?
“Evolution is always a slow, gradual process.” Discuss whether or not this statement is supported by evidence.
