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Human Biology
Human biology is the branch of biology that focuses on human beings and human populations; it encompasses all aspects of the human organism including genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, anthropology, and nutrition, among others. Human biology is related to other fields of biology such as medicine, primate biology, and biological anthropology.
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NOV 19, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when a person is subjected to a blow or jolt to the head, or when a penetrating i ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 18, 2023Neuroscience
Inhibiting an enzyme called USP30 in mice protects dopamine-producing neurons, which are typically lost as Parkinson' ...Written By: Annie LennonNOV 17, 2023Microbiology
Vaccination rates for measles dropped considerably during the pandemic, and now deaths from the highly infectious diseas ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 15, 2023Earth & The Environment
Several new research studies have highlighted the increasing risk of wildfires, and the many problems they are causing t ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 14, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Genetic mutations that happen in a gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) have long been known to have a significant impact ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 14, 2023Microbiology
The trillions of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract, the gut microbiome, has a powerful influence on man ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 13, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
It's estimated that about 18 million people around the world have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition in ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 13, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Forensic DNA analysis can provide conclusive evidence to trace specific individuals to a crime scene and has been instru ...NOV 10, 2023Microbiology
Rotifers are a type of microscopic zooplankton that lives in freshwater ecosystems and oceans around the world. Ne resea ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 09, 2023Immunology
Humans have evolved over millions of years along with our inherent immunity. The immune system is a critical feature of ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeNOV 09, 2023Genetics & Genomics
When people are told about risk genes in their DNA, that information is only useful if something can be done to mitigate ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 09, 2023Earth & The Environment
A recent study published in AGU Advances examines how the conservation and protection of two Alaskan forests, Tongass an ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScNOV 08, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
When people are exposed to dangerous, frightening, or shocking events, feeling afraid is normal. After trauma occurs, pe ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 07, 2023Microbiology
Many people are familiar with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii because it is carried by cats. It is also found in und ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 07, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
Can diets be modified to treat disease? In some cases, the answer may be yes. New research has determined that people wh ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 07, 2023Immunology
Published by Beata Boczkowska, Ph.D. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is an effective pro-inflammatory cytokine for the host defen ...Sponsored By: MBL InternationalNOV 06, 2023Genetics & Genomics
How did cats evolve into so many different species, like tigers, panthers, and domestic cats? A new study has explored c ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 03, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) are a kind of mobile genetic material; in nature, they can change places in within the ge ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 02, 2023Microbiology
Antibiotic resistant bacteria already cause tens of thousands of fatal infections every year, and that number is expecte ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 02, 2023Immunology
Type 1 diabetes is a major autoimmune disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. The disease is a result of ...Written By: Brian G. MorrealeOCT 31, 2023Cell & Molecular Biology
As our ancient human ancestors migrated out of Africa about 60,000 years ago, they encountered Denisovans, a subspecies ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 27, 2023Plants & Animals
A recent study published in Nature Chemical Biology examines how plants can be engineered to alert for the presence of a ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MScOCT 27, 2023Genetics & Genomics
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the central nervous system, and are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tu ...Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 26, 2023Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in Nature Communications examines how the primary ingredient in marijuana known as delta-9-tetr ...Written By: Laurence Tognetti, MSc
NOV 19, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when a person is subjected to a blow or jolt to the head, or when a penetrating i
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 18, 2023
Neuroscience
Inhibiting an enzyme called USP30 in mice protects dopamine-producing neurons, which are typically lost as Parkinson'
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
NOV 17, 2023
Microbiology
Vaccination rates for measles dropped considerably during the pandemic, and now deaths from the highly infectious diseas
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 15, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Several new research studies have highlighted the increasing risk of wildfires, and the many problems they are causing t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Genetic mutations that happen in a gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) have long been known to have a significant impact
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 14, 2023
Microbiology
The trillions of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract, the gut microbiome, has a powerful influence on man
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
It's estimated that about 18 million people around the world have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition in
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Forensic DNA analysis can provide conclusive evidence to trace specific individuals to a crime scene and has been instru
...
NOV 10, 2023
Microbiology
Rotifers are a type of microscopic zooplankton that lives in freshwater ecosystems and oceans around the world. Ne resea
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 09, 2023
Immunology
Humans have evolved over millions of years along with our inherent immunity. The immune system is a critical feature of
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
NOV 09, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
When people are told about risk genes in their DNA, that information is only useful if something can be done to mitigate
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 09, 2023
Earth & The Environment
A recent study published in AGU Advances examines how the conservation and protection of two Alaskan forests, Tongass an
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
NOV 08, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
When people are exposed to dangerous, frightening, or shocking events, feeling afraid is normal. After trauma occurs, pe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 07, 2023
Microbiology
Many people are familiar with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii because it is carried by cats. It is also found in und
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 07, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Can diets be modified to treat disease? In some cases, the answer may be yes. New research has determined that people wh
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 07, 2023
Immunology
Published by Beata Boczkowska, Ph.D. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is an effective pro-inflammatory cytokine for the host defen
...
Sponsored By:
MBL International
NOV 06, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
How did cats evolve into so many different species, like tigers, panthers, and domestic cats? A new study has explored c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 03, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) are a kind of mobile genetic material; in nature, they can change places in within the ge
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 02, 2023
Microbiology
Antibiotic resistant bacteria already cause tens of thousands of fatal infections every year, and that number is expecte
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 02, 2023
Immunology
Type 1 diabetes is a major autoimmune disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. The disease is a result of
...
Written By:
Brian G. Morreale
OCT 31, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
As our ancient human ancestors migrated out of Africa about 60,000 years ago, they encountered Denisovans, a subspecies
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 27, 2023
Plants & Animals
A recent study published in Nature Chemical Biology examines how plants can be engineered to alert for the presence of a
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
OCT 27, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
Meningiomas are tumors that form in the central nervous system, and are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 26, 2023
Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in Nature Communications examines how the primary ingredient in marijuana known as delta-9-tetr
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc