Mild Anoxia in the Brain - What to Look for in an MRI
If you’ve undergone any brain anoxia and are looking for answers to your questions about MRIs and diagnotic testing, look no further.
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Who Discovered the Endoplasmic Reticulum ?
Albert Claude was a renowned biologist who is famous for winning the Nobel Prize for Medicine, but very few people know about his interesting journey …
Continue ReadingDNA Extraction FAQ. What Are DNA Extraction Techniques? Plus Other DNA Extraction Questions
DNA is well protected and hidden inside the nucleus of cells. As the blueprint of life it holds vital information that can be used for practical …
Continue ReadingHuman Genetics and the Fight Against Cancer
It would be a brave person to put their neck on the line and predict that cancer will be beaten, but developments in genetics give us increased hope …
Continue ReadingRocket Science - How Rocket Engines Work
Rocket engines produce tremendous power by burning propellant in a combustion chamber, then forcing the hot gases through a smaller section known as …
Continue ReadingHow does NASA communicate in space
Have you ever wondered how we communicate with our manned and unmanned spacecraft? We are still in the early stages of space communication, but we …
Continue ReadingTypes of Hereditary Deafness: Syndromic and NonSyndromic
The primary cause of hearing impairment can still be traced to genetics. The strange aspect of this fact is that a child may inherit deafness even …
Continue ReadingBasics of Orbital Mechanics and Maneuvering Space Shuttles and Satellites
Navigating in space is not the same as moving about on Earth. You are dealing with the interaction of two bodies–the Earth and the spacecraft. …
Continue ReadingGene Therapy FAQ
Of all aspects of genetic research gene therapy has some of the greatest potential to cure diseases. Although the field is still in its infancy, the …
Continue ReadingHow do Nerve Cells Work? Info on Nerve Cells & the Nervous System
The nervous system is the main communication hub for the body in animals. It allows information to be sent around an organism and for it to react to …
Continue ReadingNaming Celestial Bodies: How Do Planets and Moons Get Their Names?
The organization known as the International Astronomical Union is responsible for naming planets, moons, planetary features and minor bodies within …
Continue ReadingAlbert Claude: The Father of Cell Biology
Albert Claude is considered to be the father of cell biology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1974. Born in Belgium, he …
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