Credit: Kristan Hutchison National Science Foundation We all know that treadmill walking can keep you fit and healthy. Researchers from Johns Hopkins are now suggesting that it can ... Read More

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

Studying for biology can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. If you follow a few simple steps, studying will be less stressful and more enjoyable. I've compiled a ... Read More

Proteins are very important molecules in our cells. They are involved in virtually all cell functions. Each protein within the body has a specific role. Some proteins are involved in ... Read More

Researchers have uncovered the key to the production of a specific type of fat called brown fat. Because brown fat generates heat by burning calories and releasing energy, it is ... Read More

Body Planes 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 ... Read More

Muscle Cell Mitochondria © Dennis Kunkel Mitochondria are the cell's power producers. They convert energy into forms that are usable by the cell. They are the sites of ... Read More

Researchers have discovered how Strep bacteria are able to survive and spread throughout the body. The bacteria produce a substance, SpyCEP, that inhibits the ability of immune system cells to ... Read More

If you are taking a biology course, at some point you will have to do lab experiments. This means that you will also have to complete biology lab reports. You ... Read More

Photo courtesy PDPhoto.org Many people realize the importance of staying fit and eating healthy. Organic foods have long been touted as being more nutritious than foods that are ... Read More

Photo courtesy PDPhoto.org Whether fair or unfair, most people make judgments about others based on appearance. Scientists believe that people determine the intentions of others by looking ... Read More

Image courtesy of Carolina Biological Supply/Access Excellence Blood vessels are intricate networks of hollow tubes that transport blood throughout the entire body. There are several types of blood ... Read More

Migratory Wildebeest in the SerengetiPhotograph: Nathan Gregory Scientists have discovered a disturbing trend among migratory animals. It appears that animal migration is in severe decline all over the ... Read More

Using a newly developed technique, researchers have been able to change skin cells into neurons. The study, involving patients with Lou Gehrig's disease, revealed that a patient's own cells could ... Read More

Most people think of lipids negatively because they associate them with fats. Although some lipids are classified as fats, lipids are not "bad." On the contrary, they provide very important ... Read More