What is Dark Matter Made of and Who First Discovered Dark Matter?
Dark Matter is undetectable matter or particles which affects all stars and galaxies with its unexpected gravitational effects. So we can’t …
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Barack Obama, John McCain Discuss Their Views on Future of U.S. Space Exploration, Programs
Whoever becomes the next president of the U.S. could decide the future of the U.S. space program for many years to come, and both the Democratic and …
Continue ReadingBiggest Black Hole in the Universe to Date and How Big Supermassive Black Holes May Get
Much remains to be learned about black holes, though experts are trying their best to understand them. One area of interest is the search for the …
Continue ReadingGene Link to Cleft Palate. Understanding the Causes of Cleft Palate
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have announced that they have discovered a series of genetic mutations that appear to be linked to an …
Continue ReadingWhite Dwarfs, Red Giants, Neutron Stars, Black Holes and Chandrashekhar's Limit
Nothing is forever; even stars are born and eventually die. What happens to stars like our Sun, though, after they die? Ultimately, they become white …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts about Earth, our home planet, including physical and orbital parameters.
Think you know everything about our home planet, Earth? Even some of the basic facts might surprise you:
Continue ReadingOverview of the Importance of Genomes
Genomes provide an important link to help physicians and scientist discover tests for diseases, causes of illness, and specialized treatments.
Continue ReadingPioneers of Genetic Research
Genetic research has advanced in many different ways, starting before discoveries that have been initiated by advances in technology. Some of the most …
Continue ReadingTransgenic Animals and their Applications in Medicine, Agriculture & Industry
A transgenic animal is one that has had its DNA manipulated to express a foreign gene supplied by another organism. Transgenic rats, rabbits, pigs, …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Genetic Code? Features, Definition, and More
The genetic code is the translation system between the nucleotides of DNA and RNA, and the amino acids that make up proteins.
Continue ReadingReviewing the 23andMe Personal Genetic Testing Service: How 23andMe Tests Work and What Information is Provided
23andMe is a start-up biotech company based in Mountain View, California, which provides personal genetic screening. For a mere $399, you can have …
Continue ReadingVirus Replication: A Guide to How Viruses Reproduce and Spread
Viruses have an amazing mechanism of propagation. They are inert in that they do not have the components to reproduce that cells usually possess. Yet …
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