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Is Animal Testing in Scientific Research Needed? CNN News' Blogger Bunch Talks Pros & Cons of Lab Tests on Animals

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

Functions and Structure of Ribosomes: Small Organelles that Carry Out the Process of Translation

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

What is the Cell Wall of a Plant Like? Structure and Functions of the Cell Wall

In: Biology (general)

By: Anay Bose

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

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

Luminescent Mushrooms: Fungi That Glow in the Dark Shine a Light on Luminescence

In: Mycology

By: Bridget Coila

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 – An Explanation for Students: The Nucleus is the Central Organelle of the Cell

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

The Lost Creek Farms Shiitake Log: A Shiitake Mushroom Kit Product Review

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

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

Growing a Mushroom: Mushrooms are an Important Part of a Healthy Diet

In: Mycology

By: Beverly Bright

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

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

The Mushrooms in Ghana Project: Bringing Better Mushroom Cultivation to West Africa

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

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

Brain Death and Abortion: The Case For or Against the Humanness of Fetuses and Embryo

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Auricularia auricula, the Wood Ear Mushroom: A Rubbery Edible Fungus that Grows on Trees

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Lentinula edodes, the Shiitake Mushroom: This Delicious Commercially Grown Mushroom Remains Ever Popular

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Neuroplasticity and the Changing Brain: How the Brain Rewires Itself

In: Biology (general)

By: Bridget Coila

Arthur Henry Reginald Buller: A Biography of the Mycologist

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

What are Fungi? Fungi Classification and Functio: How Fungi Take Up Nutrients, Reproduce and Benefit Humans

In: Mycology

By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

The GMHP Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit: A Product Review

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Top Websites for Mycology Links: The Best Link Sites for all Things Fungi

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

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

Information on Mold: What Mold is, How it Spreads, and What it Needs to Grow

In: Mycology

By: Jennifer Harshman

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

The Reproductive Life Cycle of a Mushroom: How Fungi Grow and Reproduce by Creating Spores

In: Mycology

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

Molds Have Hyphae Instead of Roots: Mycology of Hyphae – Mold Growth Tubes Stretch Far, Deep and Wide

In: Mycology

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

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

In: Biology (general)

By: Adrienne Larocque

The Cloning of Humans: The Bioethics of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Importance and Significance of Molds and Yeast: The Basic Features, Habits, and Characteristics of Mold and Yeast

In: Mycology

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

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

The Lobster Mushroom: This Strange Fungus Isn't Exactly a Mushroom

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

How to Make a Spore Print: Spores Are Useful for Identifying Mushrooms

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Introduction to Mushrooms: The Basics of Mushroom Biology

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Springtime is Morel Season: Hunting for Spring Mushrooms

In: Mycology

By: Robert Oakes

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

Yeasts, Molds and Mushrooms: General Fungal Types

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Inhabitants of Kingdom Fungi: Focus on Molds and Yeasts and their Good and Bad Aspects

In: Mycology

By: Harry P. Schlanger

The Fungal Kingdom: Structure and Classification

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

Mycelia Sterilia: No Reproductive Structures? No Problem!

In: Mycology

By: Philip McIntosh

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

In: Biology (general)

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

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

Western Chanterelle Mushrooms: The Golden Chanterelle Is the Best Known of 16 Cantharellus Species

In: Mycology

By: Feature Writer Bob Bowers

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

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