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Cells are complex structures that are held together by a thread-like web known as the cytoskeleton. Tiny tubes called...
There are online videos that appear to show electrically powered prosthetic (artificial) hands to be near-perfect...
Diseases that are naturally transmitted from animals to humans are called zoonoses or zoonotic diseases. More than 70%...
Did you know that your DNA can be read? We know that DNA is a storehouse of information that makes us who we are. But...
Most people have experienced waking up with a bright red pimple on their faces. Pimples can be painful, embarrassing...
Metabolites are substances that are formed within our bodies that help us live and grow. Examples include glucose and...
Cardiomyocytes are the muscle cells that make the heart beat, pump oxygen, and deliver nutrient-rich blood throughout...
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about diabetes in children. Have you ever wondered what diabetes is and where it...
Do you think that eating fruit in summer has the same effect on your body as does eating it in winter? Scientific...
Huge numbers of bacteria live in the human gut. We know those bacteria are important to our health, so we need to treat...
Cocaine is an illegal and addictive drug. It causes addiction by hijacking small molecules called chemical messengers...
