Minerals are needed by the human body for healthy growth and development. Most minerals come from plants and must be grown in a mineral-rich soil in order to contain the essential minerals need by the human body. Some minerals come…
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Melanocytes are pigment-producing cells that rest in the bottom layer of the epidermis. They are responsible for the secretion of the pigment melanin, which is the main, dark-brown pigment in skin, eye, and hair tissue. The human epidermis contains in…
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The beautiful Monarch butterfly is a wonder of nature. They migrate every year from locations as far north as Canada. With four separate generations, they over-winter in Southern California and Mexico. The Monarch accomplishes this feat by methods that are…
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The danainae, or milkweed, butterfly is a subfamily of the family Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies). This butterfly is also known more popularly as the monarch butterfly as it is considered the “king” of butterflies and the most beautiful. It is referred…
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Monkeys understand what numbers are and make use of their numerical knowledge in their decision making processes. They are also willing to both learn and use mathematical symbols when rewarded with incentives. These notions have been reinforced by a study…
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Mother Nature can be a fierce lady, raining down some unthinkable terrors at a moments notice. Whether it is the unrelenting power of a tornado or the awesome fury of a hurricane, nature has a way of tipping the karmic…
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Subtractive hybridization Subtractive hybridization (SH) is a technique which is used to determine the difference between two genomes, i.e. if two DNA samples are otherwise identical except for a region that has been deleted (as is common in several cancers)…
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Microorganisms are extremely important in the world’s ecosystem. Without them, there would be a massive accumulation of waste and dead matter everywhere. Not only this, if there were no microorganisms to break down this waste and dead matter, than the…
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African Lions are the only species of big cats that voluntarily live in groups in the wild. As a result, their social structure has evolved to include specific mating rituals and rights. The pride is structured around the dominant male. …
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Some nocturnal insects include moths, fireflies, mosquitoes, crickets, grasshoppers and katydids. These insects lay eggs, and usually few people like them. Some of them like mosquitoes can cause health problems. Fireflies are fun insects that children will like to find….
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