What is Abnormal Protein Metabolism, and what does it Mean?
Proteins are an essential part of the human body—making up 45% of the body by weight—but despite this, protein can actually be a symptom of disease in …
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The Use of Genetics in Forensics – Matching Crime to the Criminal
This history of crime is as old as the history of mankind but the methods of searching for clues and criminals have been changing over the ages. Let …
Continue ReadingWhat is Gene Therapy? Altering Genes in the Human Body
Gene therapy is a technique that introduces an altered gene into a person’s body to carry out the work of a mulfunctioning gene. The procedure …
Continue Reading9/11 Conspiracy Theory: After The Twin Tower Tragedy
It is always good to forget bad memories but some memories haunt not only individuals but the whole human race for centuries on end. The 9/11 attacks …
Continue ReadingApplications of Digital Microscope and USB Microscope Technology
Digital microscopes are versatile tools, combining all the capabilities of regular microscopes with new abilities, such as image and video sharing and …
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Microscopes: Comparison of Slide, Stereo, Digital, 3D, USB, TEM, SEM, and SPM
This article lists the features, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of different types of microscopes, such as the stereo microscope, digital …
Continue ReadingDNA Barcoding: The Shopping List of Life: How An Inventory of DNA Could Save Endangered Species, Tackle Malaria and More. Important Uses of DNA Information
DNA barcoding is one of the newest and fastest rising scientific fields. A five year old technology that has widespread applications from food safety …
Continue ReadingIo Jupiter's Moon: Learn Important Facts About Io - One of the Many Moons of Jupiter
Want to learn about Io, Jupiter’s third-largest moon? Here are some basic facts and fascinating discoveries about this unique planetary …
Continue ReadingTypes and Risks of Near Earth Objects: Tracking of NEO's
NASA’s Near-Earth Object Program works to find and track asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close to our planet, creating the possible …
Continue ReadingChildhood Cancer Neuroblastoma Gene Discovered - The ALK Gene
For the first time ever, researchers have discovered the gene mutations that cause the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. The same mutations also play a …
Continue ReadingDigital microscopes and USB microscopes
The digital microscope combines the principles behind light microscopes and digital cameras. Handheld versions called USB microscopes, as well as 3D …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About Mars: Learn All About the Amazing Planet Mars, 4th Planet from the Sun
Looking for some basic facts about the red planet Mars? How about a few amazing facts thrown in for free? Check it out!
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