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Regina's Biology Blog February 2005 Archive

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

The Pyramid Of Life

Friday February 25, 2005
The pyramid of life is a hierarchical structure for the organization of life. Like the structure of a pyramid, the most inclusive level of organization is located at the base ... Read More

Genetics Glossary: Incomplete Dominance

Thursday February 24, 2005
What is incomplete dominance? Why is it important in genetics? Find out by using the: Genetics Glossary.

New crocodile species

Thursday February 24, 2005
Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of a new species of crocodile in Australia. It is believed that this ancient crocodile lived about 40 million years ago.

Bacteria: Friend or Foe?

Saturday February 19, 2005
The decision as to whether bacteria are friend or foe becomes more difficult to determine when all aspects of the relationship between humans and bacteria are considered.

Oldest human bones

Friday February 18, 2005
Scientists have used new dating techniques to analyze human bones found in Ethiopia in 1967. These fossils are now estimated to be about 195,000 years old.

Brain Anatomy: Olfactory Bulb

Thursday February 17, 2005
The olfactory bulb is the part of the brain that is involved in detecting odors. It is located in the limbic region of the brain.

African Americans in Science

Saturday February 12, 2005
Discover interesting facts about the contributions that various African American scientists and inventors have made to science.

Naming Auction

Saturday February 12, 2005
Here's your chance to name a new species of monkey discovered by a conservationist from the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Cell Biology Glossary: Centrioles

Wednesday February 9, 2005
What are centrioles? What role do they play in cell division? Find out by using the Cell Biology Glossary.

Baker's larkspur nearly wiped out

Saturday February 5, 2005
One of the rarest plants in California, called Baker's larkspur, has nearly been wiped out by road work crews.

Protein identified that protects Staphylococcus bacteria

Friday February 4, 2005
Researchers have identified the protein that protects Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria from the defenses of the body. These bacteria are sometimes transmitted to hospital patients through tainted medical implants.

Frog Dissection Quiz

Thursday February 3, 2005
Think you know all there is to know about frog dissections? This quiz is designed to help you identify internal and external structures in the male and female frog.

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