Little penguins, often known as Blue or Fairy Penguins, are only found in the Southern hemisphere. They are the smallest species of penguin, growing to around 43cm (16inches). There is some debate over the classification of small penguins. Some scientists…
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Muscle cells are a unique type of cell in the human body due to their unique properties. They are the only cells in the body that are able to contract and relax. In addition, muscle cells along with neurons of the…
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Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, which comprise the endocrine pancreas. Unlike most other hormones, which directly or indirectly elevate blood glucose, insulin is one of the few hormones that lowers blood sugar levels in addition…
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Incomplete metamorphosis, hemimetabolism, is one of the forms that an insect’s life cycle can take. In incomplete metamorphosis, a newly hatched insect looks much like a smaller version of an adult of its species. It is called a nymph. A…
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The process of cell division is a very important one that can be simply defined as the process that involves the creation of new cells. There are plenty of reasons as to why cells in our bodies decide to divide…
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All multi-cellular lifeforms are made up of eukaryotic cells. Some single-cell lifeforms are also eukaryotic, but most are prokaryotic. All organisms on Earth, that are considered to be living, have cells that are either one or the other. The disease…
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After decades, the dream of scientists (and of a few mad scientists) has come true: U.S. researchers have announced the successful creation of artificial life. Led by Dr. Craig Venter, a visionary and billionaire, the research team succeeded in creating…
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The Kat that isn’t a Cat at all What kind of a wild animal can live in the Kalahari desert and snack on poisonous scorpions like they’re popcorn? That could only be the meerkat. The meerkat looks like a tall…
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Craig Venter: Man God? A scientific team led by Dr. Craig Venter of the J Craig Venter Institute in Maryland and California has succeeded in developing the first synthetic living cell. The scientific landmark used cutting-edge technology over fifteen years…
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A cell is the base unit for life, containing the genetic information of the organism to which it contributes. The cell contains organelles (structures within the cell that carry out specific functions, much like organs within a body), cytoplasm, and…
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