Facts about Microbes: What is a Microbe? Plus More about the Microbe World
Microbes are microscopic living organisms. They are ubiquitous in nature, meaning they are present everywhere and yet they are too small to be seen …
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Types of Microbes: A Look at Soil Microbes
Microbes are countless and are found virtually everywhere. They have major roles in the environment, including the soil.
Continue ReadingCrouzon Syndrome: The Gentic Cause of the Skull Deformity
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder where the shape of the skull is distorted. Find out more about its cause in this article.
Continue ReadingPlanet Earth
The influence that Jupiter has on the Earth is a topic of hot discussion. Some scientists are of the opinion that Jupiter acts as a guardian. Others …
Continue ReadingAsteroid Near Misses and Close Approaches
On November 6, 2009, a dark 7 meter wide asteroid was located just 15 hours from a near collision with Earth. A quick estimate of its trajectory …
Continue ReadingBacterium Clostridium Botulinum: What Kingdom Would you Find Clostridium Botulinum? Plus Other Information
Lean about the bacterium Clostridium botulinum - where it lives, and the potential harm it can do to humans.
Continue ReadingFacts about Fungi and Types of Fungus
The fungus kingdom contains an enormous variety of fungal types and it has been estimated that there are anywhere between 1.5 and 2 million species. …
Continue ReadingAgenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC)
Agenesis of the corpus callosum occurs when the nerves connecting the two brain hemispheres fail to form properly. Consequences of this malformation …
Continue ReadingGene Therapy Facts: What is Somatic Gene Therapy? Plus More
A faulty gene produces abnormal protein or no protein at all to cause disease. The treatment? Replace the bad gene with a good one. Simple in …
Continue ReadingMysteries of the Inner planets of the solar system and their moons
Our robot emissaries have given us much information about our neighboring planets and solved many of the mysteries that shrouded them before we moved …
Continue ReadingSynovial Membrane - an Overview. Plus What Happens when the Synovial Membrane Swells
The synovial membrane is a layer of soft connective tissue that lines joints, tendon sheaths and the fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones. It …
Continue ReadingContributions of Vera Rubin to Astronomy
Vera Rubin is one of the pioneers in the field of astronomy. She overcame a number of obstacles to command respect from her contemporaries. Read on to …
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