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Overview of the Digestive System Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
This overview of the digestive system provides information on the secretion, absorption and motility of the digestive system.
How to Make a Lung Model Created: Friday, October 16, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
Try this simple demonstration that shows how to make a working lung model.
The Lungs Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
The lungs are the organs responsible for breathing, the alternate inhalation and exhalation of air. The heart and lungs work together to provide oxygen to the cells of the body.
Spinal Cord Regeneration Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Scientists are moving closer to spinal cord regeneration with a unique breakthrough.
Circulatory System Created: Thursday, September 22, 2005 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Information and resources pertaining to the circulatory system.
Peripheral Nervous System Created: Friday, June 18, 2004 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
The nervous system can be divided into two parts, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Central Nervous System Created: Friday, December 09, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
The nervous system is comprised of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is responsible for processing information received from the peripheral ne..
Neurons Created: Friday, June 10, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
All cells of the nervous system are comprised of neurons. Neurons are responsible for sending, receiving, and interpreting information from all parts of the body.
Salmonella as a Cancer Fighter Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Researchers have genetically altered Salmonella to be used to fight cancer.
Anatomy of the Stomach Created: Friday, October 21, 2011 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Learn about the anatomy of the stomach and the types of cells that cover the stomach.
Animal Cams Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Animal Webcams give you a unique view into the lives of animals.
Salivary Glands and Saliva Created: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Find information on salivary glands, saliva, mucus and their function in digestion.
Fat Cells To Nerve Cells Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Researchers have transformed adult fat stem cells into nerve cells.
Cavity Fighting Bacteria Created: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Researchers have genetically altered bacteria, turning them into cavity fighting bacteria.
African Americans in Science Created: Friday, February 11, 2005 Updated: Thursday, February 09, 2012
Learn about the contributions that various African American scientists and inventors have made to science.
Cloning Clinic Created: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dr. G. Richard Seed set off a firestorm by announcing his intention to open a human cloning clinic.
6 Kingdoms of Life Video Created: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The six kingdoms of life are used by scientists to properly classify the organisms on Earth. Learn more about the six kingdoms of life, including what organisms are part of each kingdom.
Stem Cells Created: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Stem cells are unique cells of the body in that they are unspecialized and have the ability to develop into several different types of cells.
Dolly Is A Clone Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Thursday, January 05, 2012
Scientists have cloned an adult mammal to produce a sheep named Dolly.
What Are the Functions of Proteins? Video Created: Friday, December 23, 2011 Updated: Friday, December 23, 2011
Proteins are very important molecules in our cells. The functions of Proteins are involved in virtually all the critical cell activities.
The Cancer Stopper Created: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Could we one day find a cure for cancer? Researchers are seeking to stop cancer in its tracks.
Land Biomes: Deserts Created: Friday, April 14, 2006 Updated: Thursday, December 08, 2011
Deserts are dry areas that experience extremely small amounts of rainfall.
10 Steps of Glycolysis Created: Thursday, August 26, 2004 Updated: Thursday, December 01, 2011
In glycolysis, glucose is split into two molecules of a three-carbon sugar.
Bird-like Lizard Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Scientists have discovered the fossil remains of a bird-like lizard that predates dinosaurs.
Water on Mars Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Scientists have discovered evidence of water on mars.
Spices Kill Bacteria Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Scientific studies indicate that spices kill bacteria. Spices including cinnamon and garlic can effectively control E. coli bacteria in foods and liquids.
How Science Has Built a Better Thanksgiving Turkey Created: Thursday, November 18, 2004 Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011
For several decades researchers have been using science to build a better Thanksgiving turkey. These techniques involve selective breeding and nutrition management.
Bacteria In Turkeys Created: Friday, November 11, 2011 Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011
Turkeys have been found to be contaminated with bacteria. Testing is not being done for microbes such as Campylobacter bacteria in poultry products.
Mitosis Animation Created: Monday, October 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 31, 2011
This mitosis animation illustrates the different phases of mitosis in a plant cell.
College & University Biology Programs - Montana Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011
Biology programs at colleges and universities in Missouri
College & University Biology Programs Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011
Biology programs from colleges and universities in the U.S.
College & University Biology Programs - Pennsylvania Created: Thursday, August 05, 2004 Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011
Biology programs at colleges and universities in Pennsylvania

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