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  • Cells - 10 Facts About CellsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 19:57:54 EST     
    The following 10 facts about cells will provide you with well known and perhaps little known tidbits of information about cells…
  • Animal CellsCreated: 2009-11-06 @ 19:39:35 EST     Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 19:43:30 EST
    Animal cells are eukaryotic cells that contain various membrane-bound organelles…
  • DNACreated: 2009-11-06 @ 17:26:05 EST     Updated: 2009-11-06 @ 20:58:24 EST
    DNA is a type of nucleic acid that contains the genetic information necessary for the production of other cell components and for the reproduction of life…
  • How to Make a Lung ModelCreated: 2009-10-16 @ 14:11:08 EDT     
    Try this simple demonstration that shows how to make a working lung model…
  • Meiosis DiagramsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 13:13:55 EDT     
    These meiosis diagrams explain the process of meiosis in eukaryotic cells…
  • Sister ChromatidsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 12:13:03 EDT     
    Sister chromatids are two identical copies of a single chromosome that are connected by a centromere…
  • MicrotubulesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:28:03 EDT     
    Microtubules are hollow rods, functioning primarily to help support and shape the cell. …
  • CentromereCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 13:03:26 EDT     
    Definition of the term centromere. A centromere is a region on a chromosome that joins two sister chromatids…
  • MicrocirculationCreated: 2009-09-04 @ 10:15:40 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-04 @ 10:36:45 EDT
    Microcirculation deals with the circulation of blood from the heart to arteries, capillaries and veins…
  • CytoplasmCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 13:09:15 EDT     
    The cytoplasm is a clear substance that consists of all of the contents outside of the nucleus of a membrane bound cell…
  • Ventricles of the HeartCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:04:58 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-13 @ 20:10:19 EDT
    The ventricles of the heart function to pump blood to the entire body…
  • CapillaryCreated: 2009-07-30 @ 21:40:26 EDT     Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 21:47:32 EDT
    A capillary is an extremely small blood vessel located within the tissues of the body…
  • Biome QuizCreated: 2009-07-17 @ 15:41:01 EDT     
    Take the biome quiz and test your knowledge of the land biomes of the world…
  • VeinCreated: 2009-07-16 @ 14:23:06 EDT     
    A vein is an elastic blood vessel that transports blood from various regions of the body to the heart. Veins can be categorized into pulmonary, systemic, superficial, and deep veins…
  • Unusual PlantsUpdated: 2009-10-30 @ 15:21:34 EDT
    Discover some interesting and unusual plants…
  • Love and the BrainUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 16:51:30 EDT
    The brain produces natural stimulants that cause people who are in love to experience feelings of euphoria…
  • ReptilesUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 13:53:23 EDT
    Reptiles are believed to have evolved from amphibians and have developed several adaptations for life out of water…
  • Stages of MitosisUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 13:13:27 EDT
    A stage-by-stage guide to the phases of mitosis…
  • Parts of a Flowering PlantUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 11:07:05 EDT
    Learn about the characteristics and parts of a flowering plant…
  • Online DissectionsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:35:15 EDT
    Online dissections allow you to experience actual dissections without all of the mess…
  • Nucleic AcidsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:21:23 EDT
    Nucleic acids allow organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next…
  • California Marine Life IdentificationUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 14:14:54 EDT
    Learn how to identify the amazing marine life off the coast of California…
  • ReproductionUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:46:36 EDT
    Discover the many ways that animals can reproduce through asexual reproduction…
  • Virtual Frog Dissection QuizUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:34:24 EDT
    Think you know all there is to know about frog dissections? Take this virtual frog dissection quiz…
  • Aquatic CommunitiesUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:25:16 EDT
    Aquatic communities can be subdivided based on common characteristics. Two common designations are freshwater and marine communities…
  • Journey into the Cell: Cilia and FlagellaUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 13:17:52 EDT
    Explore the structure and function of the movers of a eukaryotic cell, cilia and flagella…
  • Cloning TechniquesUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:11:50 EDT
    Techniques used in cloning…
  • Science Fair Projects HelpUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 20:01:29 EDT
    Need help with science fair projects? Find suggestions and tips on how to make your science fair project a winner!…
  • Bio-ExperimentsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 19:36:12 EDT
    View exciting examples of biology experiments that can be used by parents and teachers at home or at school…
  • MesencephalonUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 19:12:36 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the mesencephalon or midbrain…
  • Connective TissueUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 19:06:21 EDT
    Explore the structure and function of animal tissues, including connective tissue…
  • Cardiovascular System QuizUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 19:01:43 EDT
    Take the Circulatory System Quiz.: superior vena cava inferior vena heart anatomy heart structure image credit…
  • Cardiovascular System QuizUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 19:00:47 EDT
    Take the Circulatory System Quiz.: right ventricle heart anatomy right atrium heart structure image credit…
  • Cardiovascular System QuizUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:59:09 EDT
    Take the Circulatory System Quiz.: heart anatomy heart structure pulmonary vein image credit pulmonary artery…
  • Biology ProgramsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:55:09 EDT
    The top biology programs from colleges and universities in the United States…
  • Tracking HIVUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:50:12 EDT
    Using a new technique, scientists are now able to visualize the movement of HIV in a cell…
  • Viruses and CancerUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:40:42 EDT
    A look at the role of viruses in cancer.: cancer viruses viruses and cancer virus replication bacterial viruses nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp…
  • The ProMorphUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:33:16 EDT
    For the first time, scientists have turned one protein into another through genetic morphing…
  • Animal VirusesUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:27:07 EDT
    A look at the structure and function of animal viruses…
  • Severed SpinesUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:22:27 EDT
    Researchers have restored nerve impulses to severed spinal cords…
  • The Signal AmplifierUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:15:17 EDT
    Animal implant testing may one day allow paraplegics to walk…
  • Plant Viruses and ViroidsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:06:59 EDT
    A look at the structure and function of plant viruses and viroids…
  • Turkey TestUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 18:00:27 EDT
    Turkeys found to be contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria…
  • Miracle SurgeryUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 17:54:33 EDT
    Fetal surgery can correct defects even before a baby is born…
  • Bacterial VirusesUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 17:49:24 EDT
    What are bacteriophages and how do they reproduce?…
  • Heart SmartsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:30:34 EDT
    New research may allow heart cells to divide: heart hypertrophy american heart association rb protein heart cells fetal cells…
  • Truly Man's Best FriendUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:25:39 EDT
    Can dogs and cats help lower blood pressure?: human companionship blood pressure readings animal companions male participants female participants…
  • Virus ReplicationUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:19:10 EDT
    How do viruses reproduce?: virus replication obligate parasites virus particle viruses and cancer nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp…
  • The Microwave DetectorUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:12:23 EDT
    A new detection method for breast cancer: supercomputer simulations microwave radiation microwave technique breast tumors microwave technology…
  • Treating Multiple SclerosisUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:04:58 EDT
    Brain cell transplants may one day offer hope: ventricles of the brain brains of rats brain cells donor cells cell transplants…
  • VirusesUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 16:00:16 EDT
    An introduction to the structure of viruses.: protein shell virus replication virus particle viruses and cancer nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp…
  • When Should HIV Treatment Begin?Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 15:52:13 EDT
    Researchers debate the merits of delaying treatment of HIV…
  • Foods that HealUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 15:50:17 EDT
    Ongoing research promises to produce designer foods…
  • Bio-Grad ProgramsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 15:45:26 EDT
    Here is a list of a few of the top biology graduate programs…
  • Sun and the SkinUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:58:33 EDT
    New research sheds light on the effects of UV radiation on the skin…
  • Second ChanceUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:51:31 EDT
    A 21-year-old bull is successfully cloned: late show with david letterman show with david letterman yearlong research genetic heritage cattle industry…
  • The Bio Fab Four!Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:20:14 EDT
    Examine four sites that are particularly useful to biology teachers and students…
  • Cancer and Heart Disease LinkUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:11:47 EDT
    Could new research lead to a common cure: growth promoter abnormal cells abnormal cell growth cause of cancer emory university…
  • Artificial PlasmidsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:07:25 EDT
    Scientists recently inserted large plasmids into cultured cells…
  • Relapse no More?Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 14:00:56 EDT
    A pharmacologic agent helps prevent relapses in alcoholics…
  • Hooked at BirthUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 13:53:44 EDT
    New research offers startling revelations about smoking while pregnant…
  • Hidden BacteriaUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 13:43:39 EDT
    Killing bacteria in hard to reach places in dental equipment…
  • Fitness and FaithUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 13:33:17 EDT
    And you thought faith was purely non-scientific: diastolic blood pressure function of the immune system religious observance lower blood pressure church attendance…
  • Class is Dismissed for EvolutionUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 13:23:13 EDT
    The Kansas Board of Education has made a startling decision concerning the teaching of evolution…
  • Why Are Amphibians Dying?Updated: 2009-09-14 @ 12:42:03 EDT
    Disease outbreaks may be the cause of drastic declines in amphibian populations…
  • Scary SpiceUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 12:20:04 EDT
    Who would ever think that cinnamon could be deadly…
  • Scary SpiceUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 12:13:15 EDT
    Who would ever think that cinnamon could be deadly…
  • Bio-TriviaUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 12:09:17 EDT
    Here are a few biology related questions for all of you trivia buffs out there…
  • The Antifreeze ProteinUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 11:56:24 EDT
    Scientists recently found an amazing antifreeze protein…
  • Blood From a PlantUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 11:23:44 EDT
    Researchers have produced human blood proteins from tobacco plants…
  • Blood From a PlantUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 11:14:31 EDT
    Researchers have produced human blood proteins from tobacco plants…
  • Biology QuestionsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 11:11:28 EDT
    Get answers to frequently asked biology related questions…
  • Decision MakingUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:46:13 EDT
    Fascinating insight into how humans and animals make complex decisions…
  • How A Gene Can JumpUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:33:15 EDT
    Researchers have visualized an enzyme that allows genes in the Escherischia coli bacterium to jump…
  • Biology Science Fair Project IdeasUpdated: 2009-09-13 @ 21:01:25 EDT
    Here are some great ideas for biology related science fair projects related to animals, plants and the human body…
  • Heart-to-Heart ToolUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 19:57:41 EDT
    Researchers unveiled a promising new heart modeling system last week…
  • Biology SoftwareUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 19:47:14 EDT
    Interactive biology software programs help to make biology easier to understand…
  • The Biological ComputerUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:58:28 EDT
    Computers made from biomolecules: messenger rna transfer rna israeli scientists translation step living organism…
  • Fat-Fighting DrugUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:52:22 EDT
    Scientists are on the verge of developing a drug that can control weight gain…
  • Axing the Family TreeUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:41:12 EDT
    Startling insights into the evolution of animals: high school biology lamp shell segmented worm hox genes marine worm…
  • Jurassic MoleculesUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:25:30 EDT
    Scientists have recreated possible precursors to life…
  • Cell DeathUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:19:50 EDT
    Insights into the mechanisms of cell apoptosis: x ray crystallography apoptosis pathway cysteine proteases cell apoptosis cellular proteins…
  • It's in the GenesUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 17:04:47 EDT
    Scientists have produced a transgenic cardiomyopathic mouse…
  • Caffeine: The Moderate KillerUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:51:49 EDT
    New research uncovers startling information about caffeine intake…
  • Scientists Obtain Cells that Repair the Spinal CordUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:47:17 EDT
    Information from the Washington University School of Medicine about cells that can repair the spinal cord…
  • Fat Cells To Nerve CellsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:23:53 EDT
    Researchers have transformed adult fat stem cells into nerve cells…
  • Angiostatin and EndostatinUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:19:05 EDT
    A wide variety of ailments may be treated by angiogenesis inhibitors…
  • The Mother-Infant LinkUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:14:40 EDT
    Depression can have devastating effects on a developing infant…
  • Get the Lead OutUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:08:10 EDT
    Exposure to lead early in pregnancy can have lifelong effects…
  • The Cancer Stopper IIIUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:03:12 EDT
    Two promising new anticancer drugs were recently introduced…
  • An Aspirin a DayUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 15:44:52 EDT
    New research suggests that an aspirin a day as a preventive measure against heart attacks has differential effects depending on genetics…
  • ProteinsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 15:41:26 EDT
    Proteins are very important molecules in cells. They have many diverse functions and all are typically constructed from one set of 20 amino acids…
  • Bio-School SpiritUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 15:26:33 EDT
    We are featuring three schools (primary and secondary) that utilize technology to enhance the teaching of biology…
  • Eat Your Fruits and VeggiesUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 15:14:51 EDT
    Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables protect cells from damage by biochemical processes in the body…
  • The BIB AwardsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 15:04:54 EDT
    Find information on scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of biology…
  • The Puberty FilesUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:49:09 EDT
    Stress plus puberty may alter behavior and brain chemistry…
  • Animal Testing Without AnimalsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:41:32 EDT
    A new device could make animal testing obsolete: rensselaer polytechnic institute necessary prerequisite toxicity levels cosmetics industry japan taiwan…
  • Journey into the Cell: The Endoplasmic ReticulumUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:30:38 EDT
    Explore the structure and function of the eukaryotic endoplasmic reticulum…
  • The Cancer Stopper IIUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:24:12 EDT
    Tamoxifen is shown to cut the risk of breast cancer by almost 50 percent…
  • Artificial LiverUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:18:44 EDT
    New technique for producing an artificial liver: university of chicago hospitals pig cells artificial liver liver cells liver failure…
  • Journey into the Cell: MitochondriaUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:09:09 EDT
    Explore the structure and function of eukaryotic mitochondria…
  • CarbohydratesUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 14:04:04 EDT
    Ah, the sweet taste of sugar. Most of us love and adore its taste. Sugar and its derivatives are called carbohydrates…
  • The Cancer StopperUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 13:54:05 EDT
    Have we finally found a cure for cancer: human liver cells mammal cells types of liver cancer new anticancer drugs diseased cells…
  • Improving Cancer TreatmentUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 13:49:42 EDT
    Shrinking tumors through protein inhibition: tumor cells us food and drug administration cancerous cells north carolina at chapel hill university of north carolina at chapel hill…
  • Biological WeaponsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 13:44:06 EDT
    Biological weapons are toxic materials derived from pathogenic organisms for the purpose of killing or incapacitating a host…
  • Zigging and ZAGingUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:52:24 EDT
    The structure of a fat-depleting protein (ZAG) could finally lead to a treatment for obesity…
  • The MRI into the HeartUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:41:14 EDT
    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques applied after an initial heart attack could predict the likelihood of recurrence…
  • College & University Biology ProgramsUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:30:00 EDT
    Biology programs from colleges and universities in the U.S…
  • Walking AgainUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:28:20 EDT
    Will a new device enable paralyzed individuals to walk again?…
  • College & University Biology Programs - KentuckyUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:10:02 EDT
    Biology programs at colleges and universities in Kentucky…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Ventricular SystemUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 12:03:17 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the ventricular system…
  • Tunica IntimaUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:57:32 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to blood vessels…
  • Organs of the Body - Anatomy of the HeartUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:53:21 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the heart…
  • Cardiac CycleUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:51:51 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the cardiac cycle…
  • Cardiac Cycle AnimationUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:50:40 EDT
    Animation of the cardiac cycle.: cardiac cycle animation pulmonary circuit ventricles tom diab sequence of events…
  • AtriaUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:43:51 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the atria of the heart…
  • The Bio BestUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:56:15 EDT
    View a compilation of some of the best biology sites on the net…
  • The MismatchUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:51:44 EDT
    A startling new technique for bone marrow transplants…
  • Gene Therapy Reverses Muscular DystrophyUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:29:00 EDT
    Scientists have successfully treated a form of muscular dystrophy in hamsters…
  • Epileptic SeizuresUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:19:43 EDT
    Researchers announced that an observational technique might assist in determining the localization point of seizures…
  • Meiosis IIUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:13:32 EDT
    An introduction to the process of meiotic cell division focusing on meiosis II…
  • The Hormone's HormoneUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 10:07:45 EDT
    Researchers have discovered a unique hormone: male sex organs st louis cardinals secondary sexual characteristics protein molecule athletic supplements…
  • Brain Produces Drug Similar to MarijuanaUpdated: 2009-09-11 @ 09:59:09 EDT
    The brain produces a substance similar to the active ingredient in marijuana in response to pain…
  • Bio-Medical SchoolsUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:34:09 EDT
    I've listed the top medical schools in alphabetical order…
  • The Berry FactorUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:10:48 EDT
    Certain kinds of berries can reduce LDL cholesterol…
  • Depression and Silent StrokeUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 19:01:50 EDT
    A startling correlation between depression and silent strokes…
  • Fighting InfluenzaUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:57:24 EDT
    Scientists may have a new weapon in the battle against influenza…
  • Breast Feeding Equals Higher IQsUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:50:01 EDT
    Breast fed babies have higher IQs than formula fed babies…
  • Meiosis I: Prophase I and Metaphase IUpdated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:42:12 EDT
    An introduction to the process of meiotic cell division focusing on meiosis I…
  • Anatomy of the HeartUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 20:13:42 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the human heart…
  • Questions and More QuestionsUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 20:11:25 EDT
    Get answers to frequently asked biology related questions…
  • Tick, Tock the Biological ClockUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 19:49:46 EDT
    Researchers have recently elucidated the details of biological clocks…
  • Face to FaceUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 19:37:43 EDT
    Visual discrimination in chimpanzees: yerkes primate center female chimp visual cues recognition capabilities emory university…
  • A Cup of TeaUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 09:30:37 EDT
    Green tea has excellent health benefits: green tea leaves cell apoptosis cancer cells cancerous cells botanical source…
  • Salmonella as a Cancer FighterUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 09:13:56 EDT
    The same bacteria that cause food poisoning are now being used to fight cancer…
  • The Human LineageUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 20:05:12 EDT
    Researchers announced the discovery of a new species of a human ancestor…
  • Cold-Blooded MythUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 19:32:47 EDT
    Were dinosaurs warm-blooded?: fossilized heart chest cavity double circulation two arches three chambered heart…
  • Bioengineering Blood VesselsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 19:23:52 EDT
    A stunning technique for making new blood vessels: smooth muscle cells adult pig biodegradable polymer close approximation development scientists…
  • Journey into the Cell: The Golgi ComplexUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 19:12:31 EDT
    Explore the structure and function of the eukaryotic Golgi complex…
  • LipidsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 19:06:40 EDT
    Lipids are very diverse in both their respective structures and functions. Examples of lipids include fats, phospholipids and steroids…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Third VentricleUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 15:38:07 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the thrid ventricle…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - TegmentumUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 15:22:27 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the tegmentum…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Fissure of Sylvius (Lateral Sulcus)Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:56:19 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the fissure of sylvius…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Central Sulcus (Fissure of Rolando)Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:49:54 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the central sulcus…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Substantia NigraUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:34:08 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the substantia nigra…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Divisions of the Brain - MetencephalonUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:26:12 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the metencephalon…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Divisions of the Brain - RhombencephalonUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:25:01 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the rhombencephalon…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Reticular FormationUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 14:06:18 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the reticular formation…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - PonsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:14:16 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the pons: medulla oblongata images brain pons pons function anatomy of the brain autonomic functions…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Pituitary GlandUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 12:06:28 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the pituitary gland…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Olfactory BulbUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:59:03 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the olfactory bulb…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Divisions of the Brain - MyelencephalonUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:55:02 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the myelencephalon…
  • Anatomy of the Brain - Medulla OblongataUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:37:34 EDT
    Information and resources pertaining to the medulla oblongata…
  • Did You Know? - Mitochondrial DNAUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 11:24:48 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about the human body: mitochondrial dna world of biology biology forum human body mammals…
  • Did You Know? - Mussel GlueUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:48:11 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about animals: world of biology biology forum superglue mussels mammals…
  • Did You Know? - Inter-Species BirthUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:45:15 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about animals: african wildcat world of biology frozen embryo biology forum cat animals…
  • Did You Know? - Most Resilient OrganismUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:15:12 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about microbes: world of biology biology forum bacterium microbes organism…
  • Why Penguins WaddleUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:09:52 EDT
    Researchers have come up with a theory as to why penguins waddle…
  • Long Life GeneUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:05:16 EDT
    Researchers have doubled the life span of fruit flies…
  • Fish Sex ChangeUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 10:02:58 EDT
    Researchers have discovered female salmon that were originally male…
  • Did You Know? - Largest EyesUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:51:21 EDT
    Discover interesting paleontology facts: world of biology vertebrate paleontology biology forum december 17 mammals…
  • First Genetically Mapped PlantUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:48:38 EDT
    Researchers have genetically mapped the entire genome of the Arabidopsis thaliana plant…
  • Snow CrystalsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:46:05 EDT
    Why are no two snow crystals identical?: world of biology snow crystals biology forum mammals bacteria…
  • Oldest Known Flying BirdUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:42:33 EDT
    Scientists have discovered a 120 million-year-old bird…
  • Did You Know? - The EyechipUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:40:15 EDT
    Discover interesting biotechnology facts: world of biology biology forum human body mammals bacteria…
  • Did You Know? - Ozone Resistant PlantsUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 09:30:47 EDT
    Discover interesting biotechnology facts: world of biology biology forum resistant plants december 8 botany…
  • African OriginUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 21:10:30 EDT
    A new study lends support to the theory that humans originated in Africa…
  • Designer Chicken EggsUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 20:27:42 EDT
    Scientists have produced cancer fighting proteins in chicken eggs…
  • Millennium ManUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 20:20:39 EDT
    Scientists have uncovered the fossil remains of what is believed to be mankind's earliest known ancestor…
  • Did You Know? - Radioisotope Cancer TherapyUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 20:18:28 EDT
    Discover interesting biotechnology facts: world of biology biology forum cancer therapy nuclear waste mammals…
  • Did You Know? - Radioactive SpongeUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 20:06:17 EDT
    Discover interesting biotechnology facts: radioactive soil world of biology biology forum iron sulphide soil and water…
  • Humor in the BrainUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:52:59 EDT
    Scientists locate the part of the brain responsible for humor…
  • Did You Know? - Transgenic OrganismsUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:47:04 EDT
    Discover interesting biotechnology facts: transgenic organisms world of biology biology forum frogs mammals…
  • Did You Know? - Fear CenterUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:40:59 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about the human body: world of biology biology forum amygdala human body mammals…
  • Brain Eating FliesUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:34:22 EDT
    The Agriculture Department will release thousands of phorid flies to combat fire ants…
  • Did You Know? - Bees In The SandUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:31:16 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about insects: world of biology biology forum larve mammals bees…
  • Robo MonkeysUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:26:37 EDT
    Monkeys control robotic arms with their brains.: world of biology electrical impulses biology forum robotic arms monkeys…
  • World's Smallest PrimatesUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:24:33 EDT
    Three new species of mouse lemurs found.: world of biology biology forum world animals lemurs primates…
  • New Species of Dinosaur FoundUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:22:20 EDT
    Paleontologists have discovered a new species of man-eating dinosaur…
  • Ebola VaccineUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 19:19:41 EDT
    A potential vaccine for the Ebola virus has been created…
  • Did You Know? - Trembling TermitesUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 15:19:20 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about insects: world of biology biology forum colony members termites november 11…
  • Did You Know? - Parasite With 100 EyesUpdated: 2009-09-04 @ 15:13:26 EDT
    Discover interesting facts about microbes: paper wasp world of biology biology forum xeno microbes…
  • Animal CamsUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:29:27 EDT
    Animal Webcams give you a unique view into the lives of animals…
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    Scientists have derived liver cells from blood stem cells…
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    Some dairy farmers are using lasers and robotic arms to milk cows…
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