There isn’t one single person credited with discovering the mitochondria, as over the years a number of scientists have made important …
Continue ReadingDrosophila melanogaster, a name that trips off the tongue, is a fruit fly and a geneticist’s best friend. For more than 100 years the flying …
Continue ReadingThe field of human genetics is vast, and encompasses many disciplines such as, population genetics, and developmental genetics. It’s basically …
Continue ReadingThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been at the forefront of planetary exploration for fifty years. But its roots show it was founded with a very …
Continue ReadingDengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus affecting people in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also known as “breakbone” fever due to …
Continue ReadingA cure for the common cold has so far eluded the best brains that science has to offer. However, through the power of genetics, researchers are …
Continue ReadingThe constellation Scorpius is 8th in the Zodiac Circle. It has 13 stars that are defined as “brightest,” with the most notable being the …
Continue ReadingThe Apollo space program accomplished what some consider to be the grandest of human achievements thus far in known history: landing human beings on …
Continue ReadingATP or adenosine triphosphate is the nucleotide which acts as a battery for cells and provides energy for many vital functions.
Continue ReadingWhether you are cramming for an exam or just want to boost your scientific brain power Bright Hub Genetics can help. We’ve compiled a list of some of …
Continue ReadingC-reactive proteins are found in the blood and are present in large numbers during a period of inflammation. This makes the identification of normal …
Continue ReadingThis article discusses what it takes to become an astronaut—the requirements—including physical training, educational background and related …
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