The aqueduct of Sylvius is part of the ventricular system of the brain. Located between the third and fourth ventricles, the aqueduct of Sylvius acts as a canal that connects these ... Read More

Microsporocytes in Anaphase I © John C. Glase Meiosis is a two-part cell division process in organisms that sexually reproduce. In anaphase I of meiosis, chromosomes move to ... Read More

Biology experiment books allow kids to learn about biology through hands-on activities and experiments. They also help students understand basic biology concepts and encourage them to become careful observers, as well ... Read More

Image courtesy of MedValet Have you ever wondered what causes your heart to beat? Your heart beats as a result of the generation and conduction of electrical impulses. ... Read More

Anatomical directional terms are like the directions on a compass rose of a map. Similar to the directions, North, South, East, and West, they can be used to describe the ... Read More

Researchers have discovered a method for stimulating heart muscle tissue growth using a compound called periostin. This compound is present in large amounts during fetal heart development. In the study, rats ... Read More

Muscle Cell Mitochondria © Dennis Kunkel Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered that a chemically-modified version of the antibiotic drug antimycin can selectively destroy ... Read More

Neurologist Carl Wernicke is credited with discovering the area of the brain that is responsible for understanding language. This area is called Wernicke's Area. Wernicke's Area is located in the temporal ... Read More

MRI Brain Scan Credit: NIH Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder have shown that people have the ability to suppress emotionally distressing memories. This ability, which ... 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 (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA is ... Read More

Biology activities and lessons allow students to investigate and learn about biology through hands-on experience. Activities can be used to teach students about various biology related topics and concepts including ... Read More

Through gene therapy techniques, researchers have been able to develop "killer stem cells" from human fat tissue. The particular type of stem cells that were developed were mesenchymal stem cells. These ... Read More