How Do Nature And Nurture Influence Human Development? A Discussion With Examples
Have you been more influenced by nature (genes) or nurture (environmental factors) in your development? Both components play a vital part in all of …
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Understanding Protoplanets: Formation and Examples
Protoplanets are like small planets; in fact, they are a smaller version of a dwarf planet. One example of a dwarf planet is Pluto. Astronomers …
Continue ReadingDefinition of Genetic Variability
What is genetic variability and how is it different from genetic variation? This article provides a definition of genetic variability, explains the …
Continue ReadingGenetic Influences on Intelligence Testing
As genetic knowledge increases, so do the questions that can be asked. One of the most often heard ones is: ‘What are the genetic influences on …
Continue ReadingGenetic Variation Due to Genetic Drift
One of the processes steering allelic frequencies, is genetic drift. This random process influences genetic variation. This article discusses three …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Amino Acids?
What are amino acids? Amino acids are the building blocks that make the body work well. Absence of certain amino acids inhibit areas including fat …
Continue ReadingDifferences Between Free and Bound Ribosomes
What are the differences between free and bound ribosomes? Free ribosomes are located in the cytoplasm, and the bound ribosomes are attached to the …
Continue ReadingRespiratory System Anatomy: What Happens to Air When You Breathe In?
Learn more about the respiratory system anatomy. How does air cycle through the respiratory system and where does gas exchange occur?
Continue ReadingWhat Do Ribosomes Do
Ribosomes are organelles in the cell that are responsible for producing proteins. What do ribosomes do? They translate the genetic code contained in …
Continue ReadingInformation About the Great Red Spot of Jupiter
There are two astronomical images that hold the attention of planet watchers. One are the rings of Saturn, because of their dimension and beauty. The …
Continue ReadingInformation and Details on MESSENGER's Mission to Mercury
Find out amazing facts about the MESSENGER spacecraft used for the mission to Mercury, basic characteristics, mission events, scientific instruments …
Continue ReadingSuperfluids May Reside in Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are strange creatures. One teaspoon weighs a billion tons. Now, the Chandra X-Ray telescope has discovered they are even more weird. It …
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