The atrioventricular bundle carries cardiac impulses down the septum to the ventricles.

Glycolysis can occur with or without oxygen. In the presence of oxygen, glycolysis is the first stage of cellular respiration. Without oxygen, glycolysis allows cells to make small amounts of ... Read More

Researchers from UCLA reveal that the parietal cortex of the brain is responsible for change blindness. Change blindness is the inability to notice major changes in a visual scene.

The brainstem is located at the juncture of the cerebrum and the spinal column. The brainstem relays information between the peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the upper parts of ... Read More

Researchers reveal that some bacteria protect themselves from the body's defense mechanisms. These bacteria sense antimicrobial peptides and release bacterial genes, which trigger the build-up of bacterial cell surfaces.

A study suggests that epilepsy may be caused by brain cells called reactive astrocytes.

The pulmonary valve is a flap-like structure, located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

Researchers have discovered a link between alcohol and cancer using a new chemical assay analysis method. While alcohol is not a cancer causing agent, it is believed to be metabolized ... Read More

After analyzing DNA from the bones of a sabertooth cat, researchers have determined that they are not directly related to modern cats.

The tricuspid valve is a flap-like structure located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.

Scientists have succeeded in cloning a dog using the somatic cell nuclear transfer method. The animal, named Snuppy, was cloned from the skin cells of an Afghan hound.

The amygdala is an almond shaped mass of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes. This structure is important for determining emotional responses, especially those associated with fear.