Water is the most essential molecule of life. Because of water’s physical properties, living organisms depend on it to survive. Water’s neutral pH and polarity make it a universal solvent for many of the solutes that life depends on, such…
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Evolution is not a theory. It is not a science, or a study. Evolution is a fact, one that is evident in the biology of every organism, from algae to humans, on earth. Put simply, evolution = descent with modification. …
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The Neanderthal was not a brutish subhuman, a stocky stub on our ancient family tree. Instead, the Neanderthal was a near relative, who shared more than 99 percent of the genetic material modern humans carry, and who contributed useful genetic…
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Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have pioneered an imaging technique which renders living cells in 3D via a system of ‘light sheets’ according to reports in Nature Methods. The light sheets consist of a technique called plane illumination,…
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Predicting evolution for any species is a difficult task as it will depend significantly upon the environment in which the species finds itself inhabiting. To put this into perspective, the future physical characteristics and mental capacity of humans might differ…
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The Chicken, the Egg, and the Genesis connection For centuries, people have debated and wondered about the age-old question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg? British researchers cracked the mystery recently at Sheffield and Warwick universities according to…
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I had read an article about this subject some time agoand was highly impressed with the researchers behind this ‘discovery’, particularly lead biologist J. Craig Venter. He is the president of you guessed it, The Venter Institute, which has four…
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Dogs hold a special place in human society, yet it is unlikely that they will ever be as significant to us as we have been to them. Admittedly, without dogs, our lives wouldn’t be nearly so rich. But without humans,…
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In order to identify the types and causes of inclusion bodies in human cells, it’s first important to know what an inclusion body is. In simple terms, for these formations are anything but simple, inclusion bodies are abnormal structures that…
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Penguins are one of the most beautiful, unique and interesting birds that exist today. They do not only have interesting ways that amuse us when we see them but they also have a very fascinating history that has kept scientists…
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