National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science: University at Buffalo http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs Latest Cases en-us Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST The Molecular Origin of Life: Replication or Metabolism-First? Advanced Version http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=644&id=644 This case explores both the evidence and inconsistencies in the two major hypotheses for the origins of life on Earth: Replication-First or Metabolism-First. The case has two versions published on Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/details.asp?case_id=644&id=644 The Molecular Origin of Life: Replication or Metabolism-First? Introductory Version http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=643&id=643 This case explores both the evidence and inconsistencies in the two major hypotheses for the origins of life on Earth: Replication-First or Metabolism-First. The case has two versions published on Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/details.asp?case_id=643&id=643 Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad for the Apple Industry? http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/collection/detail.asp?case_id=642&id=642 In this interrupted case, students analyze a peer-reviewed article and apply the scientific method to solve an agricultural mystery. A fictional apple farmer and his son are trying to determine if Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://libweb1.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/details.asp?case_id=642&id=642