A Look at What is Immunology?
Immunology is the study of how our bodies respond to things that aren’t normally there. The immune system is the network of organs, cells, and processes that identify and fight against harmful microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, and…
461The Importance of the Element Oxygen
Oxygen is a gas that we usually take for granted, but it's a life-sustaining element that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Without it, human beings and most other living organisms would not be able to survive for long. The human body…
288An Explanation of Molecular Biology
Are you interested in the field of molecular biology? Do you have a strong interest in biology and want to deepen your understanding of it? Perhaps you are interested in the deeper mechanisms of genetics and how they lead to different traits or…
502An Introduction to Basic Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the study of the forces that act on the human body, and how those forces affect movement and performance. It’s also the study of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that make up the human body.…
454Evolutionary Biology Maps the Human Journey
The concept of evolution has existed for hundreds of years. Even so, it wasn’t until the 19th century that scientists began to unpack what exactly this phrase meant and how it applies to the natural world around us. In essence, evolution is…
479What is the Study of Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is a fascinating field of study that looks at how the human brain processes information and solves problems. It digs deep into how the brain processes language, how memory works, and even how thoughts are produced in the first…
433All you Need to Know About the Desert Ecosystem
The Sonoran Desert stretches over almost 20 million acres in North America. It occupies the southwestern region of the United States, including parts of California, Utah, Oregon, and Nevada, as well as northwestern Mexico. Like other desert…
267The Science of Plants' asexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction is when an organism reproduces without having sexual intercourse with another organism. There are many different ways in which organisms can reproduce asexually. Some plants, such as the strawberry, propagate by sending out…
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Louis Pasteur, a Pioneer in Microbiology
Rosalind Franklin and Her Contribution to DNA Research
Charles Darwin and His Famous Work
Alexander Fleming and the Discovery of Penicillin
Francis Crick, an Inspirational Scientist