Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis mainly affects the respiratory system and the digestive system. Read on to learn more about this disorder and the genetics of cystic …
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Genetics of Rhesus Factor
The Rhesus factor is what determines whether our blood is classified as positive or negative. Read on the learn more about the genetics of Rhesus …
Continue ReadingLearn About Arachnodactyly and Its Genetic Causes
Some rare genetic disorders cause arachnodactyly, also known as spider fingers. Learn about this symptom of rare genetic diseases and what you can …
Continue ReadingWhat is Space Mining? Process, Profitability & Problems of Space Mining
Celestial objects are made entirely of valuable materials. Space mining is the process of mining objects in space in order to harvest these various …
Continue ReadingPossible Effects of Comet Collision on Earth, Atmosphere & More Earth Impacts
From history we know that the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter in 1994. It was the first planetary comet collision observed by scientists. …
Continue ReadingAll About Comets: Definition, Structure and Size of Comets
This article gives a brief overview about comets. Read on for some interesting and useful information about comets, including: What is a comet? What …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Names of Airplanes? - Classifications and Commercial Transport Aircraft
What are the names of airplanes? Today, airplanes have become an integral part of human activities. Engineers name the aircraft a specific designation …
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Space Satellite? Learn the Definition of a Satellite, Uses & More
The word, satellite, is commonly heard, but have you ever really thought about what it means, and what they are? Read on for more information about …
Continue ReadingIce Caps in Mars - Dry Ice and Water Ice in the Polar Regions, Cirrus Clouds in the Martian Atmosphere and the Success of the Phoenix Lander
The ice caps of Mars are located on either polar region of the planet. Due to intense scientific investigation, researchers have identified the …
Continue ReadingWeightlessness in Space - How Astronauts and Spacecraft Deal with Microgravity and Theories on Creating Artificial Gravity
Weightlessness in space is caused by the simple physical factors that cause the limitation of gravity. While we can simulate the effects within the …
Continue ReadingHow Adverse Weather Affects Helicopter Flight
Just like commercial aircraft, helicopters are adversely affected by changing weather conditions. Weather, both good and bad, has specific effects on …
Continue ReadingBlood Test for Adrenal Fatigue: What You Should Know Before the Test
This article describes the blood test for adrenal fatigue preceded by an overview of normal adrenal gland anatomy and physiology and a description of …
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