Onion Cell, S = spindleCredit: The Entangled Bank Spindle fibers are aggregates of microtubules that move chromosomes during cell division. Spindle fibers form at opposite poles of a ... Read More

Researchers have discovered that bacteria in the atmosphere may play a part in the production of rain and other forms of precipitation. This process begins as bacteria on plants are swept ... Read More

Researchers have discovered that a protein found in deer tick saliva may help fight HIV. When a person is under attack from bacteria or viruses, his or her immune system takes ... Read More

For the first time, true virtual-reality-based frog dissection software has been developed for use by biology students. This software is unique in that it simulates the exact manipulations of each individual ... Read More

Researchers have discovered the fossil remains of what could be the largest frog ever to live on earth. The frog, named Beelzebufo, weighed about 10 pounds and was 16 inches long. ... Read More

The circulatory system is responsible for transporting nutrients throughout the body. It is also responsible for the removal of wastes. Organs of this system include the heart, lungs, blood, and blood ... Read More

The olfactory cortex is a structure of the limbic system. It receives sensory information from the olfactory bulb and is involved in the identification of odors. Learn more about the brain, see: ... Read More

Don't be afraid to give chocolate to that special person you love. Studies have shown that some chocolate can actually be good for you. Research has shown that dark chocolate can ... Read More

Cloning is the process of creating genetically identical copies of biological matter. This may include genes, cells, tissues or entire organisms. When we speak of cloning, we typically think of organism ... Read More

A study on beaked whales shows that these animals perceive sound signals through their throats. Sonar vibrations enter the whale's throat and are passed along through a fatty channel to the ... Read More

Did you know that the first successful open heart surgery was performed by an African American? African Americans have made significant contributions to various areas of science. African Americans have developed synthetic ... Read More

Nerve Cell © Dennis Kunkel Neurons are the basic unit of nervous tissue. A neuron, or nerve cell, consists of two major parts: a cell body and nerve ... Read More

Scientists have genetically engineered E. coli bacteria in order to produce substantial quantities of hydrogen. We know about the harm this particular strain of bacteria can cause, but this study reveals ... Read More