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shark cartilage		The topic of Shark Cartilage was chosen for this tutorial based on the rather controversial role shark cartilage plays in our war against cancer. There are many types of resources easily available with information regarding the effect of shark cartilage on certain types of cancers. This portion of the Resource Guide is meant to illustrate how to locate and evaluate this information. Your instructor will discuss how this portion of the Resource Guide should be utilized in your class. A basic understanding of the biology of cancer is essential in understanding the effect shark cartilage may or may not have on the growth of tumors. To learn more about cancer explore the Internet OR check with your instructor for more info! Now that you have a basic understanding of how cancer arises and what aspects of cancer are good targets for therapy you can now evaluate resources that discuss the effect of shark cartilage on cancer. Portions of 4 articles and critiques of these articles are provided. What are your thoughts on the role of shark cartilage in the fight against cancer? Keep the source of the article in mind when evaluating the "facts" presented. On-Line Interview with Shark Cartilage Proponent (Example of Internet Resource) On-Line Article (Example of Internet Resource) Discover Magazine Article (Example of popular press science magazine) Science Journal Article (Example of a peer-reviewed science journal) Check with your instructor regarding his/her assignment pertaining to this tutorial.
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