Herbicides affect more than herbs - Biology
Herbicides are commonly used by individuals, businesses, and the government as part of what has become normal lawn and garden care procedure. Herbicides are chemicals that kill or stunt the growth of plants, usually what we refer to as weeds. ... [... more]
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Criteria for Life - Biology
I'm sure you've heard it said - Biology is the study of life. But what is life exactly? We all know how to tell if something is alive. But do you really know how to explain how you know? You can't simply say, "It's moving," because the water in [... more]
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Glossary - Biology
This glossary is here to help you if there is a word that you don't understand. I will add words in here as I add articles. When I feel it is important to know the meaning of a word - but adding an explanation will either make an article too ... [... more]
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Tick Time - Biology
I have had one tick sucking on my neck so far this year. I hope it was the last. I hate them! But since it is tick season, the little guy inspired me to share some of what I know about ticks and tick prevention. Ticks are arachnids. They have ... [... more]
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The route to becoming a cancer cell - Biology
Cancer cells are abnormal in that they proliferate out of control, creating a tumour. To become cancerous or malignant, a cell must undergo a series of genetic changes (mutations) in a variety of vital genes to achieve certain characteristics. ... [... more]
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The Biology of Macrobiotics - Biology
The macrobiotic diet revolves around basic biological principles: eating with the seasons, choosing foods from the local bioregions, and avoiding foods high in certain alkaloids. Choosing to eat in accordance with macrobiotic principles can be ... [... more]
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Immunology - Biology
Immunology is a branch of biology and medicine, which is the study of the immune system. Though doctors (M.D.s and D.O.s) who study immunology focus only on the human immune system, the study of immunology covers all animals. Immunology studies ... [... more]
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Are Aliens Biologically Feasible? - Biology
Archaeologists have found engravings from the Tiwanaku civilization in Bolivia; some argue that those engravings are depicting an aquatic alien in helmeted spacesuit, inclusive of unusual aquatic tail. In this sponsored review of the Tiwanaku ... [... more]
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Prairie Grass : An important ecosystem and fuel - Biology
Recent studies released by the University of Minnesota Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment indicate that biodiversity and energy independence may be growing hand in hand. In a recent issue of Science (Dec. 8, 2006), UM published ... [... more]
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Ketosis: Mystery or Misconception? -- 2 - Biology
Interestingly, there are two other less significant sources for ketone productions: amino acids (leucine and isoleucine) and acetate produced in the process of food fermentation in the intestines. One of the most well-documented successful ... [... more]
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Reginald Crundal Punnett, 1875-1967 - Biology
Reginald Punnett worked with William Bateson at Cambridge doing genetic research. They studied gender determination and gene linkage, following chromosome and gene patterns from parents to offspring. Gene linkage is, more specifically, the ... [... more]
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Neutral Position - Fingers, Wrist & Forearm - Ergonomics
In ergonomics, you will frequently hear the term "neutral positioning". Let's clarify what those terms mean. This is part 1 of a 2 part series discussing the fingers, wrist and forearm. Part 2 will discuss the elbows, shoulder and neck. - [... more]
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