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Meaningful Quotes

Meaningful Quotes

"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication."

- Leonardo da Vinci

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bio_man   65880   239 Replies

bio_man

Interesting Biology Facts

Interesting Biology Facts

Post something interesting and accurate that is related to biology / science...

I'll start:

Like humans, armadillos (below) can suffer from the disease leprosy. There are also cases of transmission of this disease from an ar

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bio_man   75058   226 Replies

54321abs

[News] Frank Baker survives ''spontaneous combustion''

[News] Frank Baker survives ''spontaneous combustion''

From the Huffingtonpost:

''Frank Baker faced death while earning two Purple Hearts in Vietnam, but the scariest moment of his life came in June 1995.

Baker was in his home in Vermont, when he suddenly burst into flames

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GaiaGirl95   13071   154 Replies

duddy

Removing Wisdom Teeth a Scam?

Removing Wisdom Teeth a Scam?

Need your advice people:

Are removing one's wisdom teeth a scam? I mean, is there any research out there that states anything beneficial about the procedure? Personally, I think it is only promoted to make dentists richer than they ar

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gerrard   11883   23 Replies

bio_man

5 Famous Biologists and their Discoveries

5 Famous Biologists and their Discoveries

The field of biology is a fascinating and diverse one, one which has seen a great many groundbreaking discovery over the years. Here are 5 famous biologists and their discoveries that helped shape our world today.

Ant

banggedung   11707   2 Replies

bio_man

When is a fetus considered viable?

When is a fetus considered viable?

The original article can be found at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/22-to-24-week-foetus-in-grey-zone/articleshow/5446701.c

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kong   11509   30 Replies

judd

Possible Hepatitis B Cure?

Possible Hepatitis B Cure?

Here's some awesome biology news!

Possible Hepatitis B Cure?

RESEARCHERS in Singapore are developing a t

bio_man   9051   6 Replies

i,m abdul

PhysioEx 9.0 Exercise 11 Blood Analysis

PhysioEx 9.0 Exercise 11 Blood Analysis

Activity two # 3) How did the sedimentation rate for the individual with angina pectoris (sample 6) compare with the sedimentation rate for the healthy individual (sample 1) Why?  How well did the results compare with your prediction?

battsitat   7496   9 Replies

moggywog

Man Dies of Hypothermia in an Unplugged Freezer?

Man Dies of Hypothermia in an Unplugged Freezer?

Is this possible?

''The autopsy revealed that every physcial sign of his body indicated that he had indeed frozen to death; but here's the thing......




The refrigeration unit of the car was inoper

Frank_Baker   7389   1 Reply

bio_man

Best way to study first-year college biology?

Best way to study first-year college biology?

Hi folks,
I just wanted to draw on your wisdom to see what study methods have worked for you in the past to ace the 1st year biology courses (well aside from knowing the exam questions in advance )

This is my current method:

Ramtin   6812   6 Replies

yessiiex3

Did Pope John Paul II perform a miracle?

Did Pope John Paul II perform a miracle?

Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8422474.stm

The first article explains that at some point in 2010, Pope Benedict will approve of a miracle attributed to forme

jonas   6224   12 Replies

Laura James

Exotic Myiasis

Exotic Myiasis

I would like to know more about Myiasis - human hosting within the UK.  Australian variety and invasion and contagious element.

Any discussion / findings much appreciated.

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notdillusional   6052   17 Replies

biology101

Misconceptions in Biology

Misconceptions in Biology

What are some of the misconceptions in biology that you have come across?

Like for instance, bats are blind or rabbits lay eggs

biolove   5934   11 Replies

savio

The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric

The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric

He is one of the world’s best known and most successful entrepreneurs, with hundreds of patents to his name—including the Segway scooter. But you will never see Dean Kamen in a suit and tie: the eccentric inventor dresses a

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bio_man   5888   31 Replies

hduran1

Medical doctors versus Ph.D.

Medical doctors versus Ph.D.

Most of use know the difference between a medical doctor and a person with a doctoral degree - the highest level of degree awarded by a university.

Some Ph.D.'s insist they be addressed as "Doctor", though many

bio_man   5826   1 Reply

habiba

New Member

New Member

Hi,
I am Mark Holland, a new member of this forum. I am interested to gain knowledge bout biology.

Thanks.

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MarkHolland   5783   32 Replies

Rom

other names for CNA

other names for CNA

I heard someone call a CNA another name but I cant remember it:: It was A&O U&A or A&U???
does anybody know what they refer to as nurse assistants??

nini07   5362   N/A

nini07

The morning before an exam

The morning before an exam

So i have this major exam on monday at 3 pm and again on tuesday also at 3pm, so i have a plenty of time before.. im not planning on studying the morning before the exam, but i was wondering what would be a good way to spend that time.. so here are s

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karim89   5346   17 Replies

bio_man

Harvard Students Can't Explain Seasons

Harvard Students Can't Explain Seasons

Watch how these Harvard graduates try to explain why we have seasons; don't forget to have a good laugh

lewis   5225   12 Replies

scaredofaptesting

Teaching Creation in Biology?

Teaching Creation in Biology?

Article: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.10/evolution.html

This article talks about how a few years ago, the Ohio State Board of Education felt the need to reopen the

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kong   5206   23 Replies

shahindian2009

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Is IQ limited by birth?

Is IQ limited by birth?

Is IQ a birth predefined. Is my IQ limited on certain level because I was born that specific way and all is actually preset?
Or I can make it higher by learning more?

Learning can surely improve your knowledge. But would it improve pe

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RikTelner   4883   37 Replies

duddy

Three Mold Groups

Three Mold Groups

What are the three mold groups??[/flash]
 

megonigalc   4806   5 Replies

megonigalc

At What Level Are You In Your Education?

At What Level Are You In Your Education?

Just wondering

Admin.

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Biology Forums   4679   15 Replies

sheldon

Doctors with Ipads?

Doctors with Ipads?

I found this article quite bizarre coming from "doctors" as it says. It states that more doctors are looking toward purchasing an iPad to help them with diagnosis of diseases and even to see if prescribed medication would have conflicting e

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wouldbe   4603   23 Replies

thelastdraco

What's your favorite mathematical topic?

What's your favorite mathematical topic?

For me, I actually liked all flavors, subjects, or categories in mathematics.

Regardless of which one you chose, we can all agree that mathematics can be fun, frustrating, delightful, and discouraging all at th

bio_man   4498   1 Reply

DannyJohnso

Best Statistics Test for Comparing Categorical Data Sets

Best Statistics Test for Comparing Categorical Data Sets

Greetings,
I conducted an indoor plant rooting test involving 9 treatments (including 1 control).  These tests were repeated by using 2 clones (siblings) and replicated across 2 flats with the plant trays (3" x 3")  in random

gopat   4373   12 Replies

bio_man

bio

bio

hi
1) which terms could describe a monocot flower?
   a) four sepals, four petals b) five sepals, ten petals c) twelve sepals, twelve petals d) four sepals, eight petals

2) which is not part of a seed?
   a) cotyl

mountain1996   4330   1 Reply

bio_man

Please help with article

Please help with article

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1135547/pdf/biochemj00216-0134.pdf.

i've read and can't seem to make sense.  I have to writ

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sta2jb   4192   25 Replies

sta2jb

Noncyclic Electron Flow

Noncyclic Electron Flow

During the light reactions of photosynthesis (utilizing non-cyclic electron transport)...

How many times are P680 chlorophyll molecules oxidized? How many times are P700 chlorophyll molecules oxidized?

Tonbon1221   4157   8 Replies

karim89

Molecular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction

Molecular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction

Hi, Are the details concerning how the energy of ATP hydrolysis is used to elongate the heads of the myosin molecules, to form bonds, to provide pulling strength and to destroy bridges fully determined and especially proven already by electron

trevorwt   4110   10 Replies

bio_man

Photosynthesis; Light Dependent Reactions--Non-Cyclic Electron Flow

Photosynthesis; Light Dependent Reactions--Non-Cyclic Electron Flow

What would happen if the z-protein is mutated?
-Explain how would it affect the non-cyclic flow&etc.

Roro   3920   3 Replies

bio_man

Do you believe that the coronavirus lockdowns are unconstitutional and violate our basic rights?

Do you believe that the coronavirus lockdowns are unconstitutional and violate our basic rights?

With the corona virus lock downs, our basic rights have been eliminated. We cannot go to church, we cannot work, and we cannot even get proper exercise, let alone our freedom to protest and the freedom of speech. Every one of our basic rights that ar

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Zlovespigs   3572   16 Replies

ernesto48

Al Herpin, the ''Man Who Never Slept''

Al Herpin, the ''Man Who Never Slept''

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Herpin

This claim is extraordinary, with doctors mentioning how they assessed him constantly for two weeks and ''he didn't sleep a wink''

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GaiaGirl95   3569   28 Replies

me1

Girl is allergic to WATER!

Girl is allergic to WATER!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562893/Think-weather-getting-Rachel-26-rain-allergic-WATER.html

She can't even

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GaiaGirl95   3564   44 Replies

Fightboy

Give me your opinion about clonging?

Give me your opinion about clonging?

I think clonging for medical research is good specially clonging body parts or using stem-cell to help people.
I think it is more ethical to save a person than waiting for them to die / suffer in pain.
I want to know opinion of you about

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boing   3453   16 Replies

padre

What are charged particles carry within the desert's wind?

What are charged particles carry within the desert's wind?

When winds blow over deserts, I would like to know on what charged particles are carry within the desert's wind.

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

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oemBiology   3195   14 Replies

oemBiology

What science class should I take in college?

What science class should I take in college?

I am the worst science person in the world, but I have to take some science classes in college, and I have no idea which classes I should take.
What are some classes that are interesting but at the same time fairly easy?

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aznandrew16   3134   17 Replies

doseofmegan

Free AP Psych Released Exams for 2004 and 2007!

Free AP Psych Released Exams for 2004 and 2007!

I could really use your help! 

zeekarn   3053   N/A

zeekarn

How to lab testing for cells

How to lab testing for cells

Hello. I have no experience as a cellular biologist nor have any lab experience or knowledge. However I would like to know how would one go about finding out what is needed in order to test the following foods mostly for human cells (any kind) :

Victor43   2899   11 Replies

bio_man