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JUNE 17, 2013

Genes, the basic building blocks of life, look something like the image above when seen under a powerful microscope.

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These Genes Aren't for Sale

The Supreme Court rules that companies cannot patent human genes

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Along with the rest of the country, we at Scholastic are devastated by the events in Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected, as well as the people working night and day on rescue and recovery.

This collection of tips, articles, and resources provides expert advice about how to talk to children about natural disasters that might frighten them. Teachers can both reassure their students, as well as equip them with knowledge of storms and natural disasters.