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Nov 13, 2009
Is Animal Testing in Scientific Research Needed? CNN News' Blogger Bunch Talks Pros & Cons of Lab Tests on Animals
In: Bioethics
By: Jason Parent
Nov 7, 2009
Functions and Structure of Ribosomes: Small Organelles that Carry Out the Process of Translation
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Nov 3, 2009
What is the Cell Wall of a Plant Like? Structure and Functions of the Cell Wall
In: Biology (general)
By: Anay Bose
Oct 27, 2009
How Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence Work: Glow in the Dark Animals, Plants, Fungi and Microorganisms
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 25, 2009
Mechanisms Used by Extremophiles: Techniques for Microbial Life Survival in Extreme Environments
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 22, 2009
Volunteer Opportunities in Biology: How Amateurs Can Contribute to Scientific Research
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 20, 2009
Cellular Respiration Explained: Discussion of Life's Most Energetic Biochemical Pathway
In: Biology (general)
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Oct 20, 2009
Fermentation: An Alternative to Cellular Respiration
In: Biology (general)
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Oct 19, 2009
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis: Two Processes that are Almost Opposite
In: Biology (general)
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Oct 19, 2009
The Biochemical Structure of DNA: Overview of Life's Most Important Molecule
In: Biology (general)
By: Dr. David Warmflash
Oct 19, 2009
The Science of Autumn or Fall Leaves: Why Do Leaves Change Colour and Fall From the Trees?
In: Biology (general)
By: Simon Davies
Oct 12, 2009
Biofilms, DNA Transformation, Drug Resistance: How Gut Bacteria Exchange DNA and Resist Antibiotics
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Oct 11, 2009
The Importance of Extremophiles: Life Survives Under Harsh and Unusual Conditions
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 8, 2009
Properties of Water: Water's Benefits and Its Role in Life
In: Biology (general)
By: Diane Ursu
Oct 7, 2009
What Life is According to Biology: Simple Answers to the Complex Question “What is Life?”
In: Biology (general)
By: Kristina Bjoran
Oct 6, 2009
Luminescent Mushrooms: Fungi That Glow in the Dark Shine a Light on Luminescence
In: Mycology
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 5, 2009
Actin Microfilaments, Myosin and Muscle: Cytoskeletal Control of the Cortex and Cytoplasmic Membrane
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Oct 4, 2009
Introduction to Astrobiology: Studying the Possibility of Life on Other Planets
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Oct 3, 2009
Cytoskeletal Intermediate Filaments: Provide Stable Tensile Strength for Cells, Hair and Nails
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Oct 2, 2009
Microtubules, Dynein and Kinesin: Cytoskeletal Fibers and Molecular Motors
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Oct 1, 2009
Eukaryotic Animal Cell Structure: Eukaryotes, Parts of the Cell and their Function
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Oct 1, 2009
Microtubules, Intermediate Filaments and Actin: Eukaryotic Cytoskeleton Structure and Function
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Sep 29, 2009
Photosynthetic Plant Cell Structure: The Parts of a Photoautotroph Cell and Their Function
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Sep 28, 2009
What Is Life? The Seven Characteristics of Life
In: Biology (general)
By: Diane Ursu
Sep 26, 2009
Cell Membranes and the Phospholipid Bilayer: The Structure and Function of the Plasma Membrane
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Sep 26, 2009
The Non-Life of a Virus: Virus Parasitism and Reproduction
In: Biology (general)
By: Diane Ursu
Sep 17, 2009
The Cell Nucleus – An Explanation for Students: The Nucleus is the Central Organelle of the Cell
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Sep 7, 2009
The Lost Creek Farms Shiitake Log: A Shiitake Mushroom Kit Product Review
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Aug 13, 2009
New Theory on Why Leaves Change Color in Fall: Different Fall Leaf Colors Evolved Due to Insect Variations
In: Biology (general)
By: Jeanne Grunert
Aug 12, 2009
Growth Rate of Ovarian Tumors: Early Detection of Cancer Needs Sensitive Screening Test
In: Biology (general)
By: Cecile Le Page
Aug 7, 2009
What is a Tapeworm? Cestodes - Flat Segmented Intestinal Parasites of Vertebrates
In: Biology (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 28, 2009
Game Theory Helps Explain Animal Behavior: Mathematics Aids the Understanding of Biological Processes
In: Biology (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 23, 2009
The Hierarchy of Life: Investigating the Hierarchical Organization of the Biological World
In: Biology (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 17, 2009
Growing a Mushroom: Mushrooms are an Important Part of a Healthy Diet
In: Mycology
By: Beverly Bright
Jun 26, 2009
Parasitology 101 – Words That Describe Parasites: Parasite Terms and Their Meanings for the General Reader
In: Biology (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 19, 2009
The Mushrooms in Ghana Project: Bringing Better Mushroom Cultivation to West Africa
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Jun 17, 2009
The Golgi Apparatus: The Function and Appearance of Golgi Bodies in Eukaryotes
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Jun 16, 2009
Membrane Bound Organelles: Eukaryotes Have Compartments for Different Cellular Functions
In: Biology (general)
By: Kenneth Rosen
Jun 13, 2009
Brain Death and Abortion: The Case For or Against the Humanness of Fetuses and Embryo
In: Bioethics
By: Uni Blake
Jun 7, 2009
Auricularia auricula, the Wood Ear Mushroom: A Rubbery Edible Fungus that Grows on Trees
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Jun 5, 2009
Lentinula edodes, the Shiitake Mushroom: This Delicious Commercially Grown Mushroom Remains Ever Popular
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Jun 4, 2009
Neuroplasticity and the Changing Brain: How the Brain Rewires Itself
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
Jun 4, 2009
Arthur Henry Reginald Buller: A Biography of the Mycologist
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Jun 1, 2009
What are Fungi? Fungi Classification and Functio: How Fungi Take Up Nutrients, Reproduce and Benefit Humans
In: Mycology
By: Roberta Goli
May 31, 2009
The GMHP Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit: A Product Review
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
May 28, 2009
Top Websites for Mycology Links: The Best Link Sites for all Things Fungi
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
May 27, 2009
The Alpine Ecosystem: Snowy Biomes and High Altitude Mountaintop Life
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
May 19, 2009
Learning about Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Tips and Strategies for Students Studying Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
May 19, 2009
The Endoplasmic Reticulum Organelle: Function and Appearance of Rough and Smooth ER
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
May 14, 2009
The History of Hookworms and Hookworm Disease: Evolution, Discovery, and Benefits of a Common Intestinal Parasite
In: Biology (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 12, 2009
The Temperate Rainforest Ecosystem: Biomes of High Precipitation in Temperate Climates
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
May 11, 2009
Spontaneous Generation and Abiogenesis: Origin of Life versus Life Commonly Arising from the Inanimate
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
May 8, 2009
Information on Mold: What Mold is, How it Spreads, and What it Needs to Grow
In: Mycology
By: Jennifer Harshman
May 7, 2009
Cell Differentiation and Proliferation Biology: How Stem Cells, Cancer Cells and Normal Tissues Switch Roles
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
May 6, 2009
Mitochondria, Power Plants of the Cell: A Simple Explanation of the Cell Organelle Mitochondria
In: Biology (general)
By: Bridget Coila
May 3, 2009
The Reproductive Life Cycle of a Mushroom: How Fungi Grow and Reproduce by Creating Spores
In: Mycology
By: Bridget Coila
Apr 29, 2009
Genome, Proteome and Metabolome: Genes and Gene Products – Proteins and Metabolites
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Apr 28, 2009
Macromolecules from Activated Intermediates: Kinetic Energy Starts Reactions and ATP Is Used to Polymerize
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Apr 26, 2009
Biological Randomness: Random Events Fundamental to Atoms, Molecules, Cells and Mutations
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Apr 24, 2009
Look Alike Animals Could be Different Species: New Light on Species that Resemble Each Other but Differ
In: Biology (general)
By: Mohan Alembath
Apr 15, 2009
Molds Have Hyphae Instead of Roots: Mycology of Hyphae – Mold Growth Tubes Stretch Far, Deep and Wide
In: Mycology
By: Donald Reinhardt
Apr 13, 2009
What is the Action Potential of Neuron? Depolarization of Nerve Cell Membranes Causes Impulse Transmission
In: Biology (general)
By: Adrienne Larocque
Apr 12, 2009
The Cloning of Humans: The Bioethics of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
In: Bioethics
By: Uni Blake
Apr 5, 2009
Importance and Significance of Molds and Yeast: The Basic Features, Habits, and Characteristics of Mold and Yeast
In: Mycology
By: Donald Reinhardt
Apr 1, 2009
The World Is Overpopulated: Too Many People on the Planet Is Leading Humans into Trouble
In: Biology (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Mar 29, 2009
An Overview of Photosynthesis: The Conversion of Light Energy into Chemical Energy by Plants
In: Biology (general)
By: Adrienne Larocque
Mar 25, 2009
Bacterial Species Are Made in Intestines: Gut Bacteria (Flora) Constantly Exchange Genetic Material
In: Biology (general)
By: Art Ayers
Mar 10, 2009
Nature's Signs of Spring are Everywhere: Despite Cold, Windy Weather, Winter is Ending
In: Biology (general)
By: Albert Burchsted
Mar 8, 2009
The Lobster Mushroom: This Strange Fungus Isn't Exactly a Mushroom
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Mar 1, 2009
How to Make a Spore Print: Spores Are Useful for Identifying Mushrooms
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Feb 26, 2009
Introduction to Mushrooms: The Basics of Mushroom Biology
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Feb 24, 2009
Springtime is Morel Season: Hunting for Spring Mushrooms
In: Mycology
By: Robert Oakes
Feb 2, 2009
Similarities of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Similar Traits and Structures of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Feb 2, 2009
Difference between Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cell: Contrasting Traits and Structures of Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Dec 25, 2008
Yeasts, Molds and Mushrooms: General Fungal Types
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Dec 19, 2008
Inhabitants of Kingdom Fungi: Focus on Molds and Yeasts and their Good and Bad Aspects
In: Mycology
By: Harry P. Schlanger
Dec 14, 2008
The Fungal Kingdom: Structure and Classification
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Dec 9, 2008
Mycelia Sterilia: No Reproductive Structures? No Problem!
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Dec 4, 2008
What Is the Electron Transport Chain (ETC): Anabolic Pathways that Phosphorylate ADP into ATP Energy
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Dec 2, 2008
Early Work on Myco-Diesel, A Fungal Fuel Source: The Fungus Gliocladium roseum Could Be a Source of Future Fuel
In: Mycology
By: Philip McIntosh
Nov 26, 2008
Western Chanterelle Mushrooms: The Golden Chanterelle Is the Best Known of 16 Cantharellus Species
In: Mycology
By: Bob Bowers
Nov 6, 2008
Eukaryotic Cell Structure Class Activity: Classroom Exercise Teaching the Endomembrane System
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Oct 31, 2008
How Life Began – The Origin of Cells: Cells from Outer Space? Controversial Theory of Panspermia
In: Biology (general)
By: Bernard Betts
Oct 31, 2008
How Life Began – Origin of Biochemicals: Processes That Created the Organic Building Blocks
In: Biology (general)
By: Bernard Betts
Oct 31, 2008
How Life Began – Formation of the Earth: Processes That Created the Solar System and Primordial Earth
In: Biology (general)
By: Bernard Betts
Oct 23, 2008
RMBL for Alpine Ecology and Nature Research: Field Sciences Flourish at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab in CO
In: Biology (general)
By: Emily Morris
Sep 7, 2008
The Survival of Yew Trees in Britain: How Does Britain’s Oldest Living Organism Keep Going?
In: Biology (general)
By: Helen McCarthy
Sep 1, 2008
What Is The Proteasome: A Cellular Complex for Targeted Degradation of Proteins
In: Biology (general)
By: Kenneth Rosen
Aug 29, 2008
Climate Change Affects Harmful Algal Blooms: Scientists Connect Global Warming and Nutrient Runoff to HABs
In: Biology (general)
By: Nina Munteanu
Aug 19, 2008
How a Cell Synthesizes Protein: Amino Acids Are Joined Together During Translation
In: Biology (general)
By: Kenneth Rosen
Jul 24, 2008
Understanding Recombinant DNA: How Gene Splicing Can Produce Unique Nucleotide Sequences
In: Biology (general)
By: Neil Majithia
Jul 20, 2008
An Introduction to Biophysics: An Overview of the Interface Between Biology and Physics
In: Biology (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Jul 15, 2008
The Mechanics of Blood Clots: How Biophysics can Investigate One Aspect of Hemostasis
In: Biology (general)
By: Robert Harrand
May 22, 2008
Fun Cell Biology Education: A Course on How Your Body’s Cells Work Isn't the Least Bit Boring
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
May 18, 2008
Studying Autobiographical Memory: Researchers Use Wisconsin Man's Brain To Test Syndrome
In: Biology (general)
By: Laura Smith
Apr 18, 2008
Kings of Hitchhiking: Offering Monarchs a Resting Place
In: Biology (general)
By: Howaida Sorour
Mar 23, 2008
DNA Terminology: Understanding the Language that Chemically Describes DNA
In: Biology (general)
By: Kenneth Rosen
Mar 17, 2008
Eukaryotic Cell Endomembrane System: Membrane Bound Transport Organelles of Animal & Plant Cells
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Mar 17, 2008
Eukaryotic Cell Biology, Structure and Function: Structural Elements, Organelles & Endomembrane System of Eukaryotes
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
Mar 16, 2008
What Is a Eukaryotic Cell? Eukaryotes: Cellular Organisms with a Nucleus & Organelles
In: Biology (general)
By: Tami Port
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