Biology Experiments for Teachers - Human Senses: Retinal Capillaries

Biology experiments for use by biology teachers in schools. Preparation and materials for the experiment, description, and discussion

Instilling Science In Children With Fiber Optics Kit

You want to instill the interest of science in your kids? Or you want to enhance the interest of your children in science? Fiber optics is a branch of the Optics science that may be quite appealing for junior high and high school students

Chemistry - A Mystery

Chemistry - a topic that many of us may have struggled through during our academics. We always thought of it as a mystery, hard to solve. But, here I present to you the beauty of the mystery called 'Chemistry' :)

Rebuilding a Human Organ in the Lab

Scientists have successfully rebuilt urinary bladder in the lab by tissue engineering technique. In future this may pave way to rebuild complex organs like heart, kidney, liver etc.

The Potential of Genetically Modified Soy to Manage HIV/AIDS in Africa

Reports on a study commissioned by Solae Company to establish if soy protein-enhanced drinks can reduce the sufferings of HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa

Choosing an Online DNA Testing Service

Unless you've been living in a cave for the last ten years, you're probably aware of the growing role of DNA testing in everyday life. From forensics to relationships to ancestry, DNA testing is changing the way we validate truth. One of the fastest growing areas of DNA testing is in the realm of DNA paternity testing.

Biotechnological Ethics

Biotechnology is often a controversial field. Every time you hear of something being cloned, some religious group is speaking pout. The same situation applies to stem cell research and the mapping of the human genome. The subject of biotechnological ethics is a fascinating one. Where do we draw the line between fascination with science or something that is unethical?

Astronomy Real Star Power

Astronomy has to be one the most humbling of all subjects to study. Just the thought of our universe, being like a grain of sand in a sandy shore of universes, is enough to make me want to crawl back under the sheets.

What is Biomimetics

Drawing on nature for inspiration is a recognised science known as biomimetics, taken from the Greek words bios (meaning life) and mimesis (meaning imitation). Innovators have recognised that the world around us is an unlimited resource of intricate ideas just waiting to be copied. While modern industries use this concept to produce ever more high-tech inventions, there are some famous examples of biomimetics that we can all appreciate.

What are Antibodies

Antibodies, also called immunoglobulins are large y-shaped proteins which function to identify and help remove foreign antigens such as viruses and bacteria.

Female Brains vs. Male Brains

A new book that recently hit the market proclaims that women are much better than men when it comes to remembering the emotional times of their life.

Science In Literature - Writers And Scientists Bridge The Gap

Fictional scientists are invariably portrayed as unscrupulous power seekers, out of touch with reality. At best they are caricatured as socially inept, white-coated misfits – think Jekyll, Frankenstein and Strangelove. All too often writers are forced to rely on these misguided stereotypes due to a lack of relevant knowledge but now an exciting project called SciTalk aims to bridge the perceived gap between writers and scientists by bringing them face to face.

History And Uses Of Optical Microscopes

The optical microscopes were invented in the 18th century. Their contribution to biology, science and medical fields was beyond belief. Learn a little more about microscopes and their uses.

All About Biotech Research

One of my friends, a former community college student at the school at the same time I was working there, has decided to go into biotech research. She is technologically savvy and at the same time is fascinated with and good at working with the environment, and hopes to make some important contributions to our area (Northern California).