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Posted by bio_man   February 17, 2024   13759 views
Like many others settling in for a Friday night movie with a side of snacks, I opted for Doritos chips. My perception of Doritos has always been associated with quality, but after reading the long list of ingredients for one particular flavor (Bold Barbeque), I completely lost my appetite. Instead of the premium product I expected, the flavor was filled with unfamiliar ingredients that seemed out of place. Among them, I identified at least two food coloring agents, but a third one caught me off guard – Indigotine. Intrigued by the word itself, I knew instinctually that it had something to do with color indigo, so I did some more research.

My initial hunch connecting it to the color indigo turned out to be accurate; indigotine (shown below), ...

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Posted by bio_man   October 19, 2023   16796 views

It's that time of year again when the weather starts to change, and we're more prone to getting sick. One such symptom that accompanies these seasonal illnesses is a sore throat. Sore throats not only feel like you've swallowed sandpaper, but they are also accompanied by coughing, congestion, and the production of mucus, sometimes with spots of blood.

Firstly, mucus plays a crucial role in our respiratory system. It's a slippery, gel-like substance produced by the mucous membranes lining various parts of our body, including the respiratory tract. This viscous fluid serves as a protective barrier against invaders such as pathogens and irritants. It also helps keep these surfaces moist, allowing for proper functioning and efficient air exchang ...

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Posted by bio_man   October 14, 2023   17216 views

Harlequin frogs, a group of brightly colored, small-sized amphibians found in the rainforests of Central and South America, have a unique and intriguing relationship with fungi, particularly in the context of combating the devastating infectious disease known as chytridiomycosis. These frogs are known for their striking coloration, which serves as a warning signal to potential predators due to their toxic skin secretions. What makes their connection to fungi fascinating is that many species of Harlequin frogs rely on specialized skin bacteria that produce potent antifungal compounds. In the face of the deadly chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has decimated amphibian populations worldwide, these frogs' skin microbiota, p ...

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Posted by bio_man   October 3, 2023   17222 views

When it comes to the animal kingdom, we often find ourselves marveling at the diversity of species that inhabit our planet. Regardless of our differences, the more we delve into the intricacies of genetics and biology, the more we realize just how interconnected all life on Earth truly is. One remarkable example of this interconnectedness is the relationship between humans, bonobos, and chimpanzees. Despite the differences in their "personality" traits, our DNA tells a compelling story of our shared ancestry with these incredible primates.

Bonobos and chimpanzees, our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom, are often viewed as two sides of the same evolutionary coin. While they share approximately 98 percent of their DNA with each ot ...

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Posted by bio_man   September 17, 2023   17426 views

In our modern world, noise surrounds us constantly, whether it's the roar of traffic, the hum of machinery, or the cacophony of city life. While we've grown accustomed to these sounds, noise pollution can definitely take its toll on our long-term health.

In 2005, R. Chepesiuk wrote an article called the "Decibel Hell: The Effects of Living in a Noisy World", where he shed light on the lasting impact of noise exposure on our hearing. The article focused on the hearing of three participants: a 25-year-old carpenter, a 50-year-old with no on-the-job noise exposure, and a 50-year-old carpenter. It kicked off by examining how different frequencies of sound are perceived by these individuals. It was discovered that a sound frequency of approximat ...

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