An Overview of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory
The Chandra X-Ray Observatory has been providing both scientists and laymen alike with some of the most spectacular - and insightful - pictures of our …
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Cloning the First Camel
The cloning of animals has been a controversial topic ever since the announcement of the creation of Dolly the Sheep. Since that ground breaking …
Continue ReadingComparing DNA Using Gel Electrophoresis: Part 1
Experts in genetics, forensics, and many other fields compare DNA sequences on a routine basis. A DNA strand is a chain of single molecules, too tiny …
Continue ReadingDifference Between Male and Female Birds—Genetics and Chromosomes
How is the sex of a chick determined in birds? They don’t use X or Y chromosomes—they use W and Z chromosomes! Find out more about the …
Continue ReadingESA's Planck Mission - Looking Back to the Big Bang
A mission to look back into time from where the cosmos started. The European Space Agency makes its first effort to study the origin of everything. …
Continue ReadingGel Electrophoresis Procedure for DNA Comparison
What happens to prepared DNA samples in gel electrophoresis? Discover the straightforward facts behind the mysterious science of DNA comparison.
Continue ReadingThe Answer to The Pioneer Anomaly - Unexpected Deceleration in Unmanned Spacecraft
The Pioneer anomaly, a subtle but unexpected deceleration observed on many unmanned spacecraft, puzzled scientists for decades. Here’s an …
Continue ReadingThe Compton Gamma Ray Observatory: History & Discoveries
The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, during its nine year mission, accomplished much for the field of gamma ray astronomy. Here’s an overview of …
Continue ReadingThe Herschel Space Observatory: A New Eye For Infrared
The Herschel Space Observatory has been in the pipes for a long time, and it’s only just been launched, promising to be the premier infrared …
Continue ReadingUsing Genetics in the Conservation of Endangered Species
Combine conservation biology and genetics and what do you get? An approach that involves the use of genetic information to deal with issues regarding …
Continue ReadingWhat is Streptococcus? Streptococcus pyogenes, Diseases it Causes, and its Virulence Factors
Streptococcus is a group of bacteria that causes many diseases in humans (from pharyngitis to deep skin infections). In this article you will learn …
Continue ReadingBone Metastasis
The spread of cancer to the bones from other organs is called bone metastasis. When cancer of the breast, prostate and kidney metastasize to bones it …
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