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Metabolism
Metabolism: The complex of physical and chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.
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AUG 23, 2021Genetics & Genomics
The daily cycle of the planet is reflected in the biology of plants and animals. Even our cells are influenced by what&# ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 22, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Some research has indicated that by restricting eating in various ways, lifespan could be extended. Time-restricted eati ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 18, 2021Cannabis Sciences
People with a genetic predisposition to cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more likely to require hospitalization after con ...Written By: Annie LennonAUG 17, 2021Genetics & Genomics
The human body develops from one fertilized cell, and in some way, all of our cells are derived from that first one. But ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 16, 2021Microbiology
Microbes have adapted to live virtually everywhere, including inside the guts of many animals and humans. But how do the ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 12, 2021Technology
Researchers may have found a way to create synthetic RNA that is more “pure” and cost-effective than previou ...Written By: Ryan VingumAUG 12, 2021Clinical & Molecular DX
Researchers have developed a new technology for the non-invasive diagnosis of thyroid cancer that combines photoacoustic ...Written By: Tara FernandesAUG 12, 2021Microbiology
Now that scientists can easily determine the composition of a gut microbiome by sequencing the DNA in a stool sample, mo ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 11, 2021Neuroscience
‘Beige’ fat reduces inflammation in mouse brains, and may provide protection from dementia. The correspondin ...Written By: Annie LennonAUG 10, 2021Immunology
Not all fat is ‘bad’—there’s white fat that builds up when excess calories are consumed. But, th ...Written By: Tara FernandesAUG 08, 2021Cardiology
The link between heart disease and stress is well known, but researchers still have a lot to learn about that associatio ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 06, 2021Earth & The Environment
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world. Approximately sixty plant species produce c ...Written By: Samantha LottAUG 05, 2021Microbiology
After coffee and tea, beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, and it's been a part of our societies an ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 04, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
Both processed and prepared foods often contain high levels of sugar. It's thought that the average American eats almost ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 03, 2021Microbiology
Our atmosphere is about 20 percent oxygen, which life on our planet needs to survive. It's thought that billions of year ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 02, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
To understand cellular processes, scientists have to study proteins, which play critical roles in virtually every aspect ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 29, 2021Genetics & Genomics
Some gene variants might be protecting people from the negative health effects of obesity.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 27, 2021Drug Discovery & Development
Mental disorders such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder are currently incurable, but some symptoms can be treated wi ...Written By: J. Bryce OrtizJUL 27, 2021Clinical & Molecular DX
People generally can’t smell their own breath. So, for individuals with halitosis—or bad breath—friend ...Written By: Tara FernandesJUL 22, 2021Cardiology
There's been some debate about whether or not coffee is good or bad for the heart. Now, a very large study of human heal ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 19, 2021Microbiology
Viral infections are difficult to treat - antibiotics only work against bacteria - and there are few effective antibodie ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 15, 2021Immunology
Microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic, less than five millimeters in diameter—pollute our environment and, ...Written By: Tara FernandesJUL 12, 2021Cell & Molecular Biology
The more we learn abut the gut microbiome, the more it seems that the microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tracts can ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 07, 2021Microbiology
Mounting evidence is illustrating that the gut microbiome has a powerful influence on human health. Scientists have link ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
AUG 23, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
The daily cycle of the planet is reflected in the biology of plants and animals. Even our cells are influenced by what&#
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 22, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Some research has indicated that by restricting eating in various ways, lifespan could be extended. Time-restricted eati
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 18, 2021
Cannabis Sciences
People with a genetic predisposition to cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more likely to require hospitalization after con
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 17, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
The human body develops from one fertilized cell, and in some way, all of our cells are derived from that first one. But
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 16, 2021
Microbiology
Microbes have adapted to live virtually everywhere, including inside the guts of many animals and humans. But how do the
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 12, 2021
Technology
Researchers may have found a way to create synthetic RNA that is more “pure” and cost-effective than previou
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
AUG 12, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
Researchers have developed a new technology for the non-invasive diagnosis of thyroid cancer that combines photoacoustic
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
AUG 12, 2021
Microbiology
Now that scientists can easily determine the composition of a gut microbiome by sequencing the DNA in a stool sample, mo
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 11, 2021
Neuroscience
‘Beige’ fat reduces inflammation in mouse brains, and may provide protection from dementia. The correspondin
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 10, 2021
Immunology
Not all fat is ‘bad’—there’s white fat that builds up when excess calories are consumed. But, th
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
AUG 08, 2021
Cardiology
The link between heart disease and stress is well known, but researchers still have a lot to learn about that associatio
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 06, 2021
Earth & The Environment
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world. Approximately sixty plant species produce c
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott
AUG 05, 2021
Microbiology
After coffee and tea, beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, and it's been a part of our societies an
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 04, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Both processed and prepared foods often contain high levels of sugar. It's thought that the average American eats almost
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 03, 2021
Microbiology
Our atmosphere is about 20 percent oxygen, which life on our planet needs to survive. It's thought that billions of year
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 02, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
To understand cellular processes, scientists have to study proteins, which play critical roles in virtually every aspect
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 29, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Some gene variants might be protecting people from the negative health effects of obesity.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 27, 2021
Drug Discovery & Development
Mental disorders such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder are currently incurable, but some symptoms can be treated wi
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
JUL 27, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
People generally can’t smell their own breath. So, for individuals with halitosis—or bad breath—friend
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUL 22, 2021
Cardiology
There's been some debate about whether or not coffee is good or bad for the heart. Now, a very large study of human heal
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2021
Microbiology
Viral infections are difficult to treat - antibiotics only work against bacteria - and there are few effective antibodie
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 15, 2021
Immunology
Microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic, less than five millimeters in diameter—pollute our environment and,
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JUL 12, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
The more we learn abut the gut microbiome, the more it seems that the microorganisms in our gastrointestinal tracts can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 07, 2021
Microbiology
Mounting evidence is illustrating that the gut microbiome has a powerful influence on human health. Scientists have link
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch