Necrotising Fasciitis - the Flesh Eating Disease Caused by Flesh Eating Bacteria
Flesh eating bacteria conjure up a nasty image of tiny creatures crawling all over bodies devouring flesh. Far from being the product of the warped …
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What Good is a Vacuole? What Does a Vacuole Do?
Tucked away inside the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells are little pockets called vacuoles. More than just empty spaces, these tiny …
Continue ReadingWhat Types of Occupational Therapy Careers Are There?
There are several different types of occupational therapy careers available for those who wish to practice in this field that will be right for them.
Continue ReadingWhat’s Involved in a Forensic Pathology Career?
What does a career in forensic pathology entail? Learn more about the forensic pathology career here.
Continue ReadingA Guide to Cell Membranes and the Properties of Cell Membranes
Cells are highly organised and specialized structures. Their valuable organelles are protected by cell membranes. Find out more about these vital …
Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Philosophy and Cosmology
Cosmology is the study of the Universe and man’s place within it. Human existence is intertwined with the understanding and existence of the …
Continue ReadingCloning and Stem Cells
Why use cloning in stem cell research? Find out why some researchers want to clone human beings to aid human embryonic stem cell research.
Continue ReadingFlavor Savr - the Genetically Engineered Tomato
The Flavor Savr was the first genetically engineered tomato. Genetically modified organisms have certain genes added or deleted to bring about …
Continue ReadingGenetic Engineering in Animals: Meet GloFish, the First Genetically Engineered Pets
After being developed during the late 1990s, the GloFish became the first publicly available genetically engineered pet in the United States. Although …
Continue ReadingGet the Facts About Stem Cells
Get the facts about stem cells: what they are, where they come from, and why some stem cells are controversial. Find out what different types of stem …
Continue ReadingSpace Tourism Companies: Boldly Going Where Others Have Gone Before
For many years, space tourism has been a blossoming industry, stimulating development and financial investments for many companies. Much of the …
Continue ReadingTypes of Stem Cells and Their Functions
What are the different types of stem cells? Classified either by potency or by origin, learn more about these cells and how they work.
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