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Muscle
Muscle: is a soft tissue found in most animals and humans. Muscle cells contain protein filaments of actin and myosin that slide past one another, producing a contraction that changes both the length and shape of the cells. Muscles function create force which in turn creates motion. Muscles are primarily responsible for adjusting posture and movement of internal organs.
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Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 20, 2019
Cardiology
We know that exercise is a vital component of a healthy life. But how can we set up our children to be healthy, fit indi
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 19, 2019
Cardiology
The Department of Health and Human Services has released new guidelines on physical activity. Try to hold back that burs
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
JAN 16, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 14, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 07, 2019
Space & Astronomy
The Moon orbits the Earth just as the Earth orbits the Sun, but the Moon’s orbit is tidally-locked. In essence, th
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 04, 2019
Health & Medicine
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...
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Abbie Arce
DEC 26, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 26, 2018
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
DEC 23, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 23, 2018
Technology
At the University of Cambridge, researchers have created a 3D-printed robotic hand capable of playing the piano. The stu
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
DEC 21, 2018
Videos
The Marburg virus was identified in 1967 after lab workers, and then some of their family members became ill.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 19, 2018
Cardiology
Ingesting dangerous levels of water is a problem faced most frequently by long-distance runners. One study found that as
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
DEC 11, 2018
Cancer
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...
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Heba El-wassef
DEC 08, 2018
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
DEC 05, 2018
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
DEC 03, 2018
Neuroscience
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Written By:
Aswini Kanneganti
NOV 27, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 26, 2018
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
NOV 26, 2018
Cardiology
If you’ve been drinking beet juice before going to the gym, the results of a new study may surprise you. Im
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
NOV 25, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
NOV 25, 2018
Microbiology
First identified in 1993, hantavirus infections can cause dangerous and potentially deadly respiratory infections.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 22, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
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Cell & Molecular Biology
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch