The brain is one of the largest and most important organs of the human body. This organ has a wide range of responsibilities. From coordinating our movement to managing our ... Read More

Lipids are diverse compounds that are grouped together because they are insoluble in water, but soluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether. Common lipid types include fats, phospholipids, and steroids. These ... Read More

Carnivorous plants are plants that capture, kill, and digest animal organisms. These plants have developed specialized leaves that work to lure and then trap unsuspecting insects. There are several genera ... Read More

Nucleic acids allow organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next. There are two types of nucleic acids: deoxyribonucleic acid, better known as DNA and ribonucleic acid, ... Read More

An organism that is homozygous for a trait has two identical alleles for that single trait. For example, the gene for seed shape in pea plants exists in two forms. One ... Read More

Looking for that special science gift for a young science lover, but you don't want to break the bank? Science labs and kits make great gifts for kids interested in ... Read More

Temperatures in Antarctica were much warmer 70 million years ago.Nicolle Rager, National Science Foundation Researchers from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's Museum of Geology, Eastern Washington ... Read More

Taxonomy is a hierarchical system for classifying and identifying organisms. This system was developed by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century. Linnaeus's taxonomy system has two main features that ... Read More

The brain is the control center of the body. Think of a telephone operator who answers incoming calls and directs them to where they need to go. Similarly, your brain ... Read More

Lysosomes are membranous sacs of enzymes. They are made by the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex. Lysosomes contain various hydrolytic enzymes that are capable of digesting nucleic acids, polysaccharides, fats, ... Read More

The cytoplasm consists of all of the contents outside of the nucleus of a membrane bound cell. It is clear in color and has a gel-like appearance. The cytoplasm is ... Read More

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new technique for growing bioengineered heart muscle. This research is exciting because the lab grown heart muscle behaves like natural heart muscle ... Read More

Lily Anther Microsporocytes © John C. Glase Meiosis is a two-part cell division process in organisms that sexually reproduce. Meiosis produces gametes with one half the number of chromosomes as ... Read More

The mesencephalon, or midbrain, is the most rostral portion of the brainstem. It is located between the forebrain and brainstem. The mesencephalon plays a role in various bodily functions including ... Read More