Biology
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How a Cell Synthesizes Protein
By: Kenneth Rosen
When a cell requires more of a specific protein, messenger RNA is made from the gene for that protein and during translation the information is converted to new protein. more...
By: Neil Majithia
Recombinant DNA is modified genetic material that has been engineered by combining two or more strands of DNA to form novel base-pair sequences. more...
By: Robert Harrand
The biological world can often seem like an arbitrary place, but at its heart it is governed by the laws of physics. more...
By: Robert Harrand
At the boundary where physics and biology meet, new experimental techniques are being developed to investigate our blood clotting system. more...
By: Tami Port
Studying cell biology doesn't have to suck. Here's a fun and fascinating summary of how the cells of your body work to keep you alive and healthy. more...
Studying Autobiographical Memory
By: Laura Smith
Brad Williams is one of few who possess an autobiographic memory, an ability to recall each day's events in one's life. Researchers are using him to study memory loss. more...
By: Howaida Sorour
Whether they are at risk or not, offering Monarch butterflies a place to stay is easy, enjoyable and fulfilling. These delicate creatures are a wonder. more...
By: Kenneth Rosen
Genes use a specific chemical language to store information. There is also a structural language that, if you understand it, will help you better understand DNA. more...
Eukaryotic Endomembrane System
By: Tami Port
The cell's endomembrane system consists of the rough and smooth ER, Golgi apparatus, vesicles and plasma membrane, all working together to transport cellular materials. more...
By: Tami Port
Eukaryotic cells possess several critical differences from prokaryotic cells, including a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. more...
