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"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication."

- Leonardo da Vinci

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bio_man   65830   239 Replies

bio_man

Health Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Landfill Chemicals: Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia

Health Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Landfill Chemicals: Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia

"Health Effects of Prolonged Exposure to Landfill Chemicals: Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia"
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Living in close proximity to a landfill may result in exposure to the following chemical elements:
- Hydrogen

oemBiology   95   3 Replies

bio_man

Embryonic stem cells versus induced pluripotent stem cells?

Embryonic stem cells versus induced pluripotent stem cells?

Are embryonic stem cells totipotent and can become any cell type while induced pluripotent stem cells can become most cell types? Do embryonic stem cells create the equivalent of induced pluripotent stem cells?

CarbonRobot   127   N/A

CarbonRobot

Doctor on the board images in private vehicles.

Doctor on the board images in private vehicles.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Doctor+on+the+board+image+in+vehicles&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjhs7qooMPsAhUDHCsKHYuvAS0Q2-cCegQIABAC

Do you feel the Doctor on board image should be made mandatory in their private vehicles by government

prashantakerkar   152   1 Reply

bio_man

Morphology of body parts cause?

Morphology of body parts cause?

What directs how our body parts change shape as we age? Is that our ever changing epigenome? Why must my ears keep getting bigger and my face get narrower? Lol.

CarbonRobot   162   4 Replies

CarbonRobot

How to add SSL support to your virtual server using virtualmin

How to add SSL support to your virtual server using virtualmin

Step 1: Make sure your server has SSL enabled. If not, enable it; it won't harm the server. If your server is already setup, find the option "Associate and Dis-Associate Features" and from there it can be done.

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bio_man   168   N/A

bio_man

Epigenome in highly regenerative animals?

Epigenome in highly regenerative animals?

Do animals like zebrafish that are highly regenerative have a slower rate of epigenetic changes over time compared to humans?

CarbonRobot   170   1 Reply

bio_man

Face asymmetry and handedness.

Face asymmetry and handedness.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9394222/#:~:text=Areas%20on%20the%20left%20were,especially%20significant%20for%20left%2Dhanders.

I found this interesting. Right handed people tend to have larger left sides of their face? Does that have any

CarbonRobot   175   2 Replies

duddy

Why MENINGITIS B is not mandatory vaccine in Canada?

Why MENINGITIS B is not mandatory vaccine in Canada?

A MENINGITIS B VACCINE PROFILE

This meningitis B vaccine protects against Meningococcus B – the strain of bacteria which most commonly causes invasive meningococcal disease, an infection of the spinal cord and/or the lining surrounding th

bolbol   177   N/A

bolbol

Is It Safe To Drink Your Urine?

Is It Safe To Drink Your Urine?

During earthquake, there are many story about drink urine to survive in practice.
I would like to know on following situation

1) if I don't drink urine, how many days can I survive without water?
2) if I drink urine, how man

oemBiology   179   6 Replies

Anonymous

Can you find errors in this mathematical proof against evolution?

Can you find errors in this mathematical proof against evolution?

Hello all,

I'm a student at Harvey Mudd, and one of my professors wrote this document detailing why evolution is impossible. I personally accept the theory of evolution, but at the same time his proof seems pretty solid. Can you guys

thatotherchigga   182   1 Reply

bio_man

Stem cells and obstacles to getting more?

Stem cells and obstacles to getting more?

It is my understanding that stem cells are kept in just about every tissue type in case repair work needs to be done. And yet with age our supply decreases. If we could create stem cells either inside the body or outside then inject into the body wha

CarbonRobot   185   3 Replies

bio_man

What is inverse barometer effect?

What is inverse barometer effect?

Referring to following link, I would like to know on whether inverse barometer effect is always valid or not.

"High air pressure exerts a force on the surroundings and results in water movement. So high air pressure over a sea area co

oemBiology   188   N/A

oemBiology

Believe (mind) vs Trust (heart)

Believe (mind) vs Trust (heart)

I would like to know on how heart (trust) and mind (believe) reacts differently within our body on following statements

“I know you will succeed in your career” - FAITH (Believe in mind)

“I know you will not lie or cheat anyone”

oemBiology   189   N/A

oemBiology

How temperature effect on nerve impulse?

How temperature effect on nerve impulse?

I would like to know on how temperature effect on nerve impulse, if temperature increases, would it be more easy to trigger nerve impulses?

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

oemBiology   193   2 Replies

oemBiology

Why male parent age increases risk of birth defects?

Why male parent age increases risk of birth defects?

I know women largely have the same eggs their whole life so damage is possible, but men create new sperm regularly. Do they have proof of why male age is a factor?

CarbonRobot   195   3 Replies

bio_man

How does atmospheric pressure effect on blood pressure?

How does atmospheric pressure effect on blood pressure?

Referring to following link, I would like to know on how to interpret following conditions

During the spring days, would inverse relationship apply for both systolic and diastolic?
what period is the spring days?

During win

oemBiology   196   1 Reply

Anonymous

Why High-dose vitamin C cause kidney stones ?

Why High-dose vitamin C cause kidney stones ?

Referring to following link, I would like to know on  why High-dose vitamin C cause kidney stones

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions


https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/high-

oemBiology   198   3 Replies

bio_man

Liver cirrhosis surgical treatment.

Liver cirrhosis surgical treatment.

https://www.google.com/search?q=liver+cirrhosis+surgical&source=lmns&bih=674&biw=360&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjS2o6r8JD7AhW8_zgGHafVAvIQ0pQJKAB6BAgAEAU

I would like to know if a liver transplant (surgical) is dec

prashantakerkar   201   2 Replies

prashantakerkar

Ecstasy pills, Opioids and Methamphetamine

Ecstasy pills, Opioids and Methamphetamine

Ecstasy pills, Opioids and Methamphetamine
MDMA also known as ecstasy, Molly, XTC or simply X, is a synthetic drug created in 1912 as Anton Kollisch tried to develop a vasoconstrictor. He created methylenedioxymethamphetamine instead, the active

tonypillow   207   N/A

tonypillow

Increased breathing difficulty.

Increased breathing difficulty.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004011.htm

This definitely sounds like my issue. I have never smoked and jog a couple times a week. Between ages 30 and 40 my breathing has required noticeably more energy. And lately there is always a

CarbonRobot   207   5 Replies

bio_man

Will you join us Euro Biotechnology 2017 ?

Will you join us Euro Biotechnology 2017 ?

As the program manager for upcoming conference 17th Euro Biotechnology congress which is going to be held at Berlin, Germany during September 25-27, 2017, I would like to bring in to your kind notice regarding conference. Scientists from all over the

eurobiotech   212   N/A

eurobiotech

Why does nose lost sense of smell?

Why does nose lost sense of smell?

I smell a little corrosive gas from clean for a few seconds and then run away,
After all corrosive gas is removed within 10-30 minutes, I rinse my nose with diluted salt water (500ml) + warm clean water (1500ml), I repeat this cleaning steps 2

oemBiology   212   3 Replies

bio_man

Would peanut easily get Aflatoxins ?

Would peanut easily get Aflatoxins ?

Packed Peanut usually expire within 1 year, but packing is usually not vacuum, would mold be easily grow and convert into aflatoxin? which are best known for their potential in causing liver cancer.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
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oemBiology   213   5 Replies

bio_man

How to calculate the rate of diffusion based on different level of concentration?

How to calculate the rate of diffusion based on different level of concentration?

Diffusion: movement of solute molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

Referring to following link, I would like to know on whether calculation is correct or not for calculating the rate of diffusion

oemBiology   214   1 Reply

duddy

What kind of soft tissue?

What kind of soft tissue?

Referring to following image, I would like to know on what kind of soft tissue it is.

oemBiology   215   6 Replies

oemBiology

How to select sunglass after Cataract Surgery?

How to select sunglass after Cataract Surgery?

Referring to following statement, I would like to know on how to select sunglass after Cataract Surgery,

100% UV protection is common for most of Sunglass, what transmittance should be selected?

Does anyone have any suggestions?

oemBiology   215   7 Replies

Anonymous

Spectrometers usage in science.

Spectrometers usage in science.

I guess biologist and physicists may use spectrometers to determine the material they are analyzing? I don't suppose any lab might allow a non-scientist to use it to measure light output of an IR therapy device?

CarbonRobot   216   3 Replies

bio_man

How space effect astronaut's health?

How space effect astronaut's health?

I would like to know on how space effect astronaut's health.

Is there any related articles describe about astronaut blood's issue : pressure,  viscosity ... etc?

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in ad

oemBiology   217   1 Reply

duddy

Why does multiplying 2 negative numbers make a positive one?

Why does multiplying 2 negative numbers make a positive one?

Can someone provide a solid example

teethoden   218   2 Replies

bio_man

Is it possible that, some of the man´s sperm can carry all centromers which were inherited from ...

Is it possible that, some of the man´s sperm can carry all centromers which were inherited from ...

dasenka52   220   1 Reply

bio_man

Plants on planets around red dwarfs could look black

Plants on planets around red dwarfs could look black

Plants evolved under dim red dwarf suns or in more distance habitable orbits around a brighter star may appear black to Human eyes because they would probably need to absorbing more parts of the visible wavelength range to more effectively exploit as

alfa015222   221   N/A

alfa015222

Maintain hydration with 80-proof?

Maintain hydration with 80-proof?

Do humans maintain hydration with 80-proof alcohol? If not, how much does one does get dehydrated per oz, ie equivalent to 5 mins run? I think with ~60% water a normal human would maintain hydration but I have no knowledge in biology.

Than

DynV   221   5 Replies

bio_man

What range of wavelength is strongly absorbed by hemoglobin?

What range of wavelength is strongly absorbed by hemoglobin?

Referring to following statements, I would like to know on what range of wavelength is strongly absorbed by hemoglobin as shown below:

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

In medical physi

oemBiology   223   2 Replies

oemBiology

The origin of life on planet Earth

The origin of life on planet Earth

The origin of life on planet Earth

A "cloud" falls from infinite space. Then, in the crust of the planet, as in the depths of the primitive oceans, could be observed the existence of a viscous element that covered the whole Earth

Mercury574   224   1 Reply

bio_man

How IMF is embedded within the solar-wind plasm?

How IMF is embedded within the solar-wind plasm?

 Referring to following statement,  I would like to know on how IMF (interplanetary magnetic field) is embedded within the solar-wind plasma, which plasma is a stream of charged particles, what is going on within solar-wind plasma?

&q

oemBiology   224   3 Replies

bio_man

How do Atmosphere Tides behavior?

How do Atmosphere Tides behavior?

Referring to following linked image, I would like to know on whether atmosphere tides work like water tides or not.

During New Moon phrase, high water tides on 12 pm and 12 am.  Would atmosphere also get high tides on 12 pm and 12 am

oemBiology   225   N/A

oemBiology

What technology is being used to see INTER DIMENSIONAL?

What technology is being used to see INTER DIMENSIONAL?

Referring to following video, I would like to know on what technology is being used to see INTER DIMENSIONAL, is there any special camera to capture those INTER DIMENSIONAL image?

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance fo

oemBiology   226   1 Reply

bio_man

New mole rat study; they can breath without oxygen?

New mole rat study; they can breath without oxygen?

A new study came out showing that naked mole rats can survive with no oxygen. The article said they used fructose instead of glucose. Isn't fructose just 2 glucose molecules together?

rsahu1919   228   1 Reply

bio_man

Which of the following was a major change in the administration of China under t

Which of the following was a major change in the administration of China under t

Which of the following was a major change in the administration of China under the Mongols?
A) The central bureaucracy was dismissed and the Mongol dynasty ruled with a military elite.
B) The Mongols discontinued the use of the examination

colleen   229   2 Replies

colleen