Regina's Biology Blog October 2003 Archive

Researchers believe that there is a genetic component to the sleep disorder known as night terrors. This disorder usually affects children between the ages of 3 and 8. It was ... Read More

Research suggests that females with children are better able to handle pressure and adversity.

Ever wonder what a group of alligators is called? How about a group of frogs? Play the Animal Groups Name Game and learn the names of various animal groups. Play ... Read More

A study suggests that Type A personalities have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure later in life.

Researchers at Imperial College London report that they have found a new way to treat flu symptoms.

Imagine that you are a syrphid fly in search of food, when you spot a potential predator. Your only line of defense is the fact that you look remarkably like ... Read More

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution reports that during a submersible dive, the pilot had an encounter with a rare, Greenland shark.

Scientists have discovered a rare, purple frog in Southern India. The frog is believed to be in a new frog 'family.' Prior to this discovery, the last new family ... Read More

Biology kits and games make learning about biology fun and exciting. They also assist in the comprehension and retention of various topics in biology.

Did you know that antlers are made of bone and are shed and regrown each year, while horns are made of keratin, or contain a keratin covering and are grown ... Read More

How are traits passed from parents to offspring? The answer is by gene transmission. The principles that govern heredity were discovered by a monk named Gregor Mendel in the 1860's. ... Read More

Did you know that butterflies have ears on their wings? Using these specialized ears, some butterflies are able to detect sonar from bats. Read more.

Proteins are very important molecules in cells. They can be used for a variety of functions from cellular support to cellular locomotion. While proteins have many diverse functions, all are ... Read More

The human body is made up of several organ systems that work together as one unit. Each system depends on the others, either directly or indirectly, to keep the body ... Read More