Gene DuplicationWikimedia Commons The gene theory is one of the basic principles of biology. The main concept of this theory is that traits are passed from parents to ... Read More

CranberriesCredit: CDC Researchers have discovered that an antioxidant found in berries prevents wrinkle formation caused by UV damage. The antioxidant, ellagic acid, is found in fruits, vegetables, and ... Read More

Northern Leopard Frog Credit: Mike Lannoo (USGS) For many students dissections can be very disturbing. Not too many people would be excited about dissecting a cockroach or handling ... Read More

Bacteriophage Structure© Gary E. Kaiser Scientists have discovered that a virus is responsible for turning harmless E. coli bacteria into harmful human pathogens. The virus, called a bacteriophage, ... Read More

What is evolution? Biological evolution is defined as any genetic change in a population that is inherited over several generations. These changes may be small or large, noticeable or not ... Read More

OctopusAlbert Kok/Wikimedia Commons Scientists have made an interesting and previously unknown discovery about octopuses. It appears that all members of these groups of organisms carry venomous toxins. The ... Read More

Prokaryotic E. coli Bacteria CellsCredit: Janice Carr/CDC Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that are the earliest and most primitive forms of life on earth. As organized in the Three ... Read More

Breast Cancer CellNational Cancer Institute Who would have thought that a common virus could become a potent weapon in the fight against breast cancer. Researchers have discovered that ... Read More

Onion Cell in AnaphaseCredit: The Entangled Bank Cell division is a process that enables organisms to grow and reproduce. Dividing cells go through an ordered series of events ... Read More

Northern Leopard Frog Credit: Mike Lannoo (USGS) Science fair projects are a great way to learn about science and biology. Performing scientific experiments can be an exciting way ... Read More

Cholesterol Crystals Image courtesy of Michigan State University Researchers from Michigan State University have discovered that heart attacks can be caused by cholesterol crystals in the blood stream ... Read More

Photo courtesy Renee Comet/National Cancer Institute All living organisms contain DNA. That includes you, me, and even a banana. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is housed within ... Read More