Tag Archives: Bio-Blogging
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The First Animal That Doesn’t Need to Breathe!
It was an undisputed fact:animals need oxygen to live, until the discovery of the Henneguya salminicola. The Henneguya salminicola is a type of animal called a myxozoan. This is a type of parasite, in this case, that attaches itself to … Keep Reading
The Immortal Jellyfish!?
Immortality is a phenomenon that we have been told is impossible. During our entire lives we have learned that everything faces death one day. Originating from the Carribean and Mediterrenean seas, the Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish is known as the “immortal … Keep Reading
Enzymes: Doing More for the Environment than World Leaders
Enzymes have gained more attention in the media world over the past few years because of their ability to “remove toxins from pores” and give the face a healthy glow. However, to biologists studying the environment, enzymes play a much … Keep Reading
Outrageous Organelles
Over the course of my biology career, learning about cells has always been my favorite part. Cells are obviously very important because they make up living organisms! There are many parts to cells that all have very different functions that … Keep Reading
Water, Water, Water
Water is such a fascinating molecule. All life on Earth began with water and living things have evolved from water over billions of years. Chapter 3 of the textbook fascinated me because I learned so much about water properties and … Keep Reading
Fat Chance
All fats are made up of essentially the same three elements: Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen. Even their structures are remarkably similar, in that each is composed of a glycerol and three fatty acid chains. The big difference? Well, it’s a … Keep Reading
Ocean Acidification
When humans burn fossil fuels, carbon dioxide is emitted. This CO2 dissolves in seawater where it reacts with water to form carbonic acid. This process lowers the ocean’s pH and is called ocean acidification. Ocean acidification poses a great threat … Keep Reading
Genetic Disorders
I’ve always had an interest in genetic disorders or diseases. Genetics are complex and very detailed, it takes a lot to make chromosomes and genes. So, that leaves plenty of room for something to go wrong, right? There are many … Keep Reading
The Dangers of COVID-19
In the past year, many changes have occurred in our society due to the recent outbreak of a virus called COVID-19. Schools and businesses shut down, masks are required when simply going about day to day tasks, and social distancing … Keep Reading
A Father’s Genes Determine the Sex of a Baby
During a pregnancy, some of the most anticipated news an expecting couple wants to hear about is the gender of their new baby. Whether the baby is a boy or a girl really just depends on chance… or does it? … Keep Reading
Could Poop Be the Answer to Eternal Youth?
Recent studies indicate that fecal transplants might have the potential to restore cognitive function in the elderly, allowing people to have a youthful mind much longer in life. Embedded in the lining of the gastrointestinal system, is the enteric nervous … Keep Reading
Increase in the “Aliens” Among Us
Not to be confused with the squishy, green, three-eyed guys from the Toy Story franchise, “aliens” are simply species non-native to their current environment. And, according to research by the German Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre ,a 36% increase … Keep Reading
All About Caffeine
75% of children and adolescents from ages 6-19 use caffeine on a daily basis. More than 85% of all adults in America use it daily. We all rely on this drug, but how does it work and what might be … Keep Reading
