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Holy White-nose Syndrome Batman: Life sustaining systems of the Earth may be at risk

In: Biology (general)

By: Mark Oehlert

The Science of Tickling: How Pleasure and Pain Affect Stress Levels in the Body

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

New Neuronal Growth in the Adult Brain: How Learning Can Save Brain Cells

In: Biology (general)

By: David Olle

Tickling – Perception or Physiology? The Mystery of the Tickle Sensation

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

The Physiology of Tickling: The Science Behind Involuntary Laughter

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

How Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence Work: Glow in the Dark Animals, Plants, Fungi and Microorganisms

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Mechanisms Used by Extremophiles: Techniques for Microbial Life Survival in Extreme Environments

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Volunteer Opportunities in Biology: How Amateurs Can Contribute to Scientific Research

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Cellular Respiration Explained: Discussion of Life's Most Energetic Biochemical Pathway

In: Biology (general)

By: Dr. David Warmflash

Fermentation: An Alternative to Cellular Respiration

In: Biology (general)

By: Dr. David Warmflash

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis: Two Processes that are Almost Opposite

In: Biology (general)

By: Dr. David Warmflash

The Biochemical Structure of DNA: Overview of Life's Most Important Molecule

In: Biology (general)

By: Dr. David Warmflash

The Science of Autumn or Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Colour and Fall From the Trees?

In: Biology (general)

By: Simon Davies

Broken Heart Syndrome: Is Falling Out of Love Hazardous to Your Health?

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Biofilms, DNA Transformation, Drug Resistance: How Gut Bacteria Exchange DNA and Resist Antibiotics

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

The Importance of Extremophiles: Life Survives Under Harsh and Unusual Conditions

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Properties of Water: Water's Benefits and Its Role in Life

In: Biology (general)

By: Diane Ursu

What Life is According to Biology: Simple Answers to the Complex Question “What is Life?”

In: Biology (general)

By: Kristina Bjoran

XYY Syndrome: A Genetic Link to Crime?

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Actin Microfilaments, Myosin and Muscle: Cytoskeletal Control of the Cortex and Cytoplasmic Membrane

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Introduction to Astrobiology: Studying the Possibility of Life on Other Planets

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Cytoskeletal Intermediate Filaments: Provide Stable Tensile Strength for Cells, Hair and Nails

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Microtubules, Dynein and Kinesin: Cytoskeletal Fibers and Molecular Motors

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Eukaryotic Animal Cell Structure: Eukaryotes, Parts of the Cell and their Function

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Microtubules, Intermediate Filaments and Actin: Eukaryotic Cytoskeleton Structure and Function

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Photosynthetic Plant Cell Structure: The Parts of a Photoautotroph Cell and Their Function

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What Is Life? The Seven Characteristics of Life

In: Biology (general)

By: Diane Ursu

Cell Membranes and the Phospholipid Bilayer: The Structure and Function of the Plasma Membrane

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

The Non-Life of a Virus: Virus Parasitism and Reproduction

In: Biology (general)

By: Diane Ursu

The Cell Nucleus: The Nucleus is the Central Organelle of the Cell

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Jehovah's Witnesses and Blood Transfusions: Does a Patient Have the Right to Refuse Life-Saving Treatment?

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

New Theory on Why Leaves Change Color in Fall: Different Fall Leaf Colors Evolved Due to Insect Variations

In: Biology (general)

By: Jeanne Grunert

Growth Rate of Ovarian Tumors: Early Detection of Cancer Needs Sensitive Screening Test

In: Biology (general)

By: Cecile Le Page

What is a Tapeworm? Cestodes - Flat Segmented Intestinal Parasites of Vertebrates

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Game Theory Helps Explain Animal Behavior: Mathematics Aids the Understanding of Biological Processes

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

The Hierarchy of Life: Investigating the Hierarchical Organization of the Biological World

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Dennis Holley

Parasitology 101 – Words That Describe Parasites: Parasite Terms and Their Meanings for the General Reader

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Golgi Apparatus: The Function and Appearance of Golgi Bodies in Eukaryotes

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Membrane Bound Organelles: Eukaryotes Have Compartments for Different Cellular Functions

In: Biology (general)

By: Kenneth Rosen

Neuroplasticity and the Changing Brain: How the Brain Rewires Itself

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

The Alpine Ecosystem: Snowy Biomes and High Altitude Mountaintop Life

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Learning about Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Tips and Strategies for Students Studying Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

The Endoplasmic Reticulum Organelle: Function and Appearance of Rough and Smooth ER

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

The History of Hookworms and Hookworm Disease: Evolution, Discovery, and Benefits of a Common Intestinal Parasite

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Temperate Rainforest Ecosystem: Biomes of High Precipitation in Temperate Climates

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Spontaneous Generation and Abiogenesis: Origin of Life versus Life Commonly Arising from the Inanimate

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Cell Differentiation and Proliferation Biology: How Stem Cells, Cancer Cells and Normal Tissues Switch Roles

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Mitochondria, Power Plants of the Cell: A Simple Explanation of the Cell Organelle Mitochondria

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Genome, Proteome and Metabolome: Genes and Gene Products – Proteins and Metabolites

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Macromolecules from Activated Intermediates: Kinetic Energy Starts Reactions and ATP Is Used to Polymerize

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Biological Randomness: Random Events Fundamental to Atoms, Molecules, Cells and Mutations

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Look Alike Animals Could be Different Species: New Light on Species that Resemble Each Other but Differ

In: Biology (general)

By: Mohan Alembath

What is the Action Potential of Neuron? Depolarization of Nerve Cell Membranes Causes Impulse Transmission

In: Biology (general)

By: Adrienne Larocque

The World Is Overpopulated: Too Many People on the Planet Is Leading Humans into Trouble

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

An Overview of Photosynthesis: The Conversion of Light Energy into Chemical Energy by Plants

In: Biology (general)

By: Adrienne Larocque

Bacterial Species Are Made in Intestines: Gut Bacteria (Flora) Constantly Exchange Genetic Material

In: Biology (general)

By: Art Ayers

Nature's Signs of Spring are Everywhere: Despite Cold, Windy Weather, Winter is Ending

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Albert Burchsted

Similarities of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Similar Traits and Structures of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Difference between Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cell: Contrasting Traits and Structures of Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What Is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC): Anabolic Pathways that Phosphorylate ADP into ATP Energy

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Eukaryotic Cell Structure Class Activity: Classroom Exercise Teaching the Endomembrane System

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

How Life Began – The Origin of Cells: Cells from Outer Space? Controversial Theory of Panspermia

In: Biology (general)

By: Bernard Betts

How Life Began – Origin of Biochemicals: Processes That Created the Organic Building Blocks

In: Biology (general)

By: Bernard Betts

How Life Began – Formation of the Earth: Processes That Created the Solar System and Primordial Earth

In: Biology (general)

By: Bernard Betts

RMBL for Alpine Ecology and Nature Research: Field Sciences Flourish at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab in CO

In: Biology (general)

By: Emily Morris

The Survival of Yew Trees in Britain: How Does Britain’s Oldest Living Organism Keep Going?

In: Biology (general)

By: Helen McCarthy

What Is The Proteasome: A Cellular Complex for Targeted Degradation of Proteins

In: Biology (general)

By: Kenneth Rosen

Climate Change Affects Harmful Algal Blooms: Scientists Connect Global Warming and Nutrient Runoff to HABs

In: Biology (general)

By: Nina Munteanu

How a Cell Synthesizes Protein: Amino Acids Are Joined Together During Translation

In: Biology (general)

By: Kenneth Rosen

Understanding Recombinant DNA: How Gene Splicing Can Produce Unique Nucleotide Sequences

In: Biology (general)

By: Neil Majithia

An Introduction to Biophysics: An Overview of the Interface Between Biology and Physics

In: Biology (general)

By: Robert Harrand

The Mechanics of Blood Clots: How Biophysics can Investigate One Aspect of Hemostasis

In: Biology (general)

By: Robert Harrand

Fun Cell Biology Education: A Course on How Your Body’s Cells Work Isn't the Least Bit Boring

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Studying Autobiographical Memory: Researchers Use Wisconsin Man's Brain To Test Syndrome

In: Biology (general)

By: Laura Smith

Kings of Hitchhiking: Offering Monarchs a Resting Place

In: Biology (general)

By: Howaida Sorour

DNA Terminology: Understanding the Language that Chemically Describes DNA

In: Biology (general)

By: Kenneth Rosen

Eukaryotic Cell Endomembrane System: Membrane Bound Transport Organelles of Animal & Plant Cells

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Eukaryotic Cell Biology, Structure and Function: Structural Elements, Organelles & Endomembrane System of Eukaryotes

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What Is a Eukaryotic Cell? Eukaryotes: Cellular Organisms with a Nucleus & Organelles

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

RNA Interference (RNAi): A New Method for Decreasing the Expression of Specific Gene Products

In: Biology (general)

By: Kenneth Rosen

The Science of Ecology: How Living Things Interact with their Environment

In: Biology (general)

By: Barbara Stewart

Five Kingdoms of Life: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Living Things in Soil: Soil Contains Rock, Organic Material, and Many Live Species

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Opossum - Oldest Mammal In Texas: Fascinating Cat Sized Marsupial Common to Texas Terrain

In: Biology (general)

By: Candy Carlile

What is an Ecosystem? A Place Where Life and the Environment Work Together

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Wildflowers of the Columbia River Gorge: Identify Spring Lilies, Lupine, Blue-eyed Grass, Camas and More

In: Biology (general)

By: Linda McDonnell

What is a Species? Each Type of Living Thing Has a Specific Latin Name

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Montreal Biodome: A Series of Climate Controlled Ecosystems You Can Visit

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How to Make Backyard Wildlife Habitat: Give Native Species a Home

In: Biology (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

How Does a Taser Work? Stun Guns Disrupt the Body’s Electrical Circuits

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Theories of How Life Began: Did the First Cells Form in a Soup, Sandwich, or Pizza?

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Biology of Christmas Trees: Firs, Pines, Spruce, and Cedars are all Different

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

How Fluoride Works on Teeth: Preventing Tooth Decay, and the Fluoridation Debate

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Invertebrate Classification: Articles Showing Typical Characteristics of Some Invertebrate Phyla

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Habitat Destruction: Agriculture Causes Environmental Problems

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Animal Senses: Sight Smell Taste and Touch as well as Other Senses

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Sex and Genetics: Mixing Genes Might Explain Sex

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Migration: Environmental Changes Affect Migratory Behaviour

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Evolution and the Peppered Moth: Misleading Textbook Example

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Evolution: Species Change over time

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

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