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Regina's Biology Blog October 2004 Archive

By Regina Bailey, About.com Guide to Biology since 1997

Science Fair Resources

Friday October 29, 2004
Science fair projects are a great way to learn about science and biology. This resource provides suggestions, tips, and how-tos to help make your science fair project a winner!

Dwarf skeletons found on an Indonesian island

Thursday October 28, 2004
Scientists have discovered the skeletal remains of a possible new species of human. The new species, named Homo floresiensis, appears to have lived 18,000 years ago.

Macromolecules

Tuesday October 26, 2004
Without water and small organic molecules, life as we know it would not be possible. When these small organic molecules are joined together, giant molecules are produced. These giant molecules ... Read More

Cellular Respiration Quiz

Friday October 22, 2004
The energy that powers our cells is obtained from the foods we eat. The most efficient way for cells to harvest energy stored in food is through cellular respiration. In ... Read More

Python invasion in the Florida Everglades

Friday October 22, 2004
Biologists from Florida Everglades National Park are concerned that the growing number of non-native Burmese pythons are threatening the native wildlife and may soon drive them to extinction.

Carbohydrates

Thursday October 21, 2004
Ah, the sweet taste of sugar. Most of us love and adore its taste. Sugar and its derivatives are called carbohydrates.

Jumbo Flying Squid

Saturday October 16, 2004
A jumbo flying squid (Dosidicus gigas) was found off the coast of Alaska. It is the first of its species to be recovered in British Columbia waters.

Smoky bars

Saturday October 16, 2004
A recent study suggests that smoky bars are more harmful to your health than a busy city street filled with diesel trucks.

Sleeping dinosaur

Thursday October 14, 2004
Scientists have discovered the remains of an almost perfectly preserved two-legged dinosaur, that appears to have died in its sleep. This discovery provides insight into dinosaur sleeping postures.

Human Anatomy Quiz

Friday October 8, 2004
What is the largest gland in the body? Test your knowledge of the human body, take the Human Anatomy Quiz!

Gallstones and low-fat diets

Friday October 8, 2004
A 14-year study suggests that men on low-fat diets reduce their risk for gallstones.

Vioxx warnings possibly silenced

Friday October 8, 2004
The FDA has been accused of ostracizing a staff scientist when he voiced concerns about the safety of Vioxx weeks before the drug was removed from the market.

Peroxisomes

Thursday October 7, 2004
Peroxisomes are microbodies that break down fatty acids and help detoxify substances in the body. They contain enzymes and are bound by a single membrane.

Human Presence in Northeast Asia

Saturday October 2, 2004
Scientists find evidence of an earlier human presence in Northeast Asia.

Childhood obesity

Saturday October 2, 2004
A panel of scientists recommends increased vigilance to help stem the childhood obesity epidemic.

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