The holiday season is a time for togetherness, joy, and cheer. There are however some common myths that are associated with the holiday season. Some of them are: sugar makes ... Read More

All animals have common names. These names may be different for the male, female, and young of a species. They may also be different for different groups of animals. For example, ... Read More

Do you know what xenotransplantation means? Biology can be filled with words that sometime seem incomprehensible. By "dissecting" these words into discrete units, even the most complex terms can be ... Read More

Photo: © 2001 by the University of Central Arkansas Programmed cell death or apoptosis is a necessary process that occurs in our cells. Apoptosis works to keep the ... Read More

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

Researchers from Ohio University have shown that dinosaurs had more air cavities in their skulls than first thought. They made this discovery through the use of CT scans which enabled ... Read More

Photo Credit: David Niblack A genetics study conducted by researchers at Newcastle University has shown that men with more brothers than sisters are likely to have more sons ... Read More

Cold and flu season is upon us, leaving those suffering from the effects of the cold or flu searching for relief. Studies have shown that an inexpensive way to combat ... Read More

Onion cell in metaphase. © The Entangled Bank Mitosis, a form of cell division, enables organisms to grow and reproduce. Dividing cells go through an ordered series ... Read More

PDClipart.org Can using your cell phone actually affect your memory? Researchers have shown in studies with rats that exposure to cell phone radiation can negatively affect memory. The studies ... Read More

Advanced Placement Biology, or AP Biology, is a course taken by high school students in order to gain credit for introductory college level biology courses. Taking the course itself is ... Read More

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