Are Birthmarks Genetic? The Inheritance of Different Types of Birthmarks
Stork bites, angel’s kisses, and strawberry - these are all names given to birthmarks. So what are birthmarks and are they genetically …
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Diseases that Cause Body Odor. Bad Body Odor May Be a Symptom of ...
The human body is capable of producing a wide variety of odors, not all of them pleasant. Although people associate sweat with bad body odor, it is …
Continue ReadingPlant Genetics: An Introduction to the Life Cycle of Plants - Alternation of Generations
The life cycle of plants includes alternation of generations, where two generations complete a life cycle. A haploid gametophyte form alternates with …
Continue ReadingHow Does Yersinia Pestis Attack and Spread? Undertanding How Yersinia Pestis Bacteria Work
Yersinia pestis is the bacterium that causes plague and it is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of millions of people. The microbe is …
Continue ReadingWhat are Salmonella Bacteria Characteristics? What is the Size of Salmonella Bacteria and Other Salmonella Questions?
Salmonella bacteria are the most common cause of food borne illnesses. Find out more about salmonella bacteria characteristics with our salmonella …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts about Anthrax: An Introduction to Anthrax Bacteria, the Shape of Anthrax Bacteria, and Anthrax the Disease
Anthrax is the name of the disease caused by anthrax bacteria, though the correct name for the bacterium is Bacillus anthracis. There’s more on …
Continue ReadingMouth Bacteria: How Many Types of Bacteria are Found in the Mouth & How are they Related to Health?
Your mouth is a jungle, home to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. When you open wide a fresh supply make their way inside. Most are harmless, …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bacteria? What are Bacteria? A Look at the Different Types of Bacteria
What is bacteria? This is one of the most frequently asked questions about microbes. Bacteria is plural, bacterium is singular so the question should …
Continue ReadingIs There Treatment for Flesh Eating Bacteria? Can Flesh Eating Bacteria Attack the Skin on the Face? A Flesh Eating Bacteria FAQ
Find out the answer to this, and other questions with our flesh eating bacteria FAQ
Continue ReadingWhat is Chromatin? Plus Other Questions About Chromatin in the Cell
Chromatin is a tightly wound bundle of genetic material composed of nucleic acids and proteins. It can be found inside the nucleus of eukaryotic …
Continue ReadingFamous Scientists in Genetics History - Oswald Theodore Avery and DNA Genetics
Oswald Theodore Avery was an American-Canadian researcher who is known for his work in discovering that DNA is the genetic material. Until his …
Continue ReadingDNA Evidence for Evolution: Chromosomes, the Fossil Record & Practical Applications of the Theory of Evolution
The second and final article in the series will look at higher order molecular evidence for the theory of evolution, from chromosomes to populations.
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