The Facts about Shigella Bacteria - A Look at Bacteria + Shigella
Shigella is a Gram-negative non-spore forming rod-shaped bacteria. It is a close relation of E. coli and Salmonella and can infect the gut to cause a …
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A Guide to the RDW Blood Test: What it is and What the Results Mean
The RDW blood test is one of several components of a CBC (complete blood count). Red cell distribution width measures the variance in the sizes of the …
Continue ReadingEngineering Roles in Outer Space - Resource Management and Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
Our terrestrial experience with toxic remediation, realized recycling efficiency, natural resource management, and other sustainable civil engineering …
Continue ReadingHistory and Facts About Leonid Meteor Shower: Nov 16 to 17, 2013
The annual Leonid meteor shower is a result of the tiny bits of debris and sand particles blown off from comet Temple Tuttle. This amazing meteor …
Continue ReadingTest TPMT Levels Before Administering Imuran and Other Thiopurine Drugs
Thiopurine drugs are used to treat cancers, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant recipients. A small number of people are deficient in the TPMT …
Continue ReadingTracking the International Space Station: Human Space Flight and Heavens Above
Wondering when the next time the International Space Station will be flying over your house? It’s easy to keep track of the ISS and discover …
Continue ReadingWhat is IAU - International Astronomical Union - History, Mission, Facts
The IAU is the International Astronomical Union, a dynamic, engaged international organization made up of professional astronomers. This organization …
Continue ReadingExplaining String Theory: How supersymmetry was important in its development, and string theory's prediction of the graviton.
The development of string theory has caused an upheaval in subatomic physics. While problems with the theory remain, it seems to answer many questions …
Continue ReadingFamous Genetic Scientists: Hwang Woo-Suk - The Downfall of One of the Most Famous Scientists in Genetics
South Korea’s Hwang Woo-Suk is one of the most famous genetic scientists in the world. However, this fame is now largely due to his fall from …
Continue ReadingHow the Moon and Other Factors Have Affected the Length of Earth's Day
The earth is slowing down—the length of Earth’s day has increased, by 1.7 milliseconds every century for the past 2700 years. Although that only …
Continue ReadingMethyl Anthranilate: Uses, Safety, and Characteristics
Get the facts on methyl anthranilate, an aromatic compound used as an artificial flavor and scent in foods and cosmetics. It is also used in …
Continue ReadingRole of RNA in Gene Expression: What is MicroRNA?
Genes that code for proteins aren’t the only kind of gene. There are thousands that code for microRNA, which are fundamental to gene regulation …
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