by Raeanne Geffert Your genes (which are found in your DNA) hold information about yourself. Genes are passed down from […]
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Supernatant
(adjective. /soo-per-NAY-tant/) by Anna Goddard What does it mean? The often clear liquid that lies above the solid after centrifugation, […]
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Superfoods or Super-marketing?
by Nicole Gadda Weight loss, cancer cures, acne remedies, sickness antidotes, toxin cleanses – “superfoods” are touted as miracle products […]
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The Lymphatic System
by Kerstin Baran After a long day of sitting in class, you finally get home and take off your shoes. […]
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Even Fungi Get Sick
by Autumn Coleman We all know that viruses infect people. We’ve seen them infect pets, other animals, and maybe even […]
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Did a Fungus Cause the Salem Witch Trials?
by Mariah Jones October is known for fun treats and silly tricks. It’s a time to indulge in your favorite […]
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Amino Acid
(noun/uh-mean-OH-ah-sid) by Chelsea Smith What does it mean? Amino acids are naturally occurring compounds that are the building blocks for […]
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Not Just Fun and Games: The Importance of Peekaboo
by Anna Goddard “Peekaboo! I see you!” When was the last time you played Peekaboo with a baby? Did the […]
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Your Cells are Left-handed: The Chirality of Living Things
By Henry Dieckhaus Approximately 10% of people identify as left-handed if asked to write a sentence or throw a ball […]
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Yeast-Two-Hybrid
By Chelsea Smith Fun Rating: 3/5 Difficulty Rating: 2/5 What is the general purpose? Yeast-two-hybrid screens are used to determine […]
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Viral Growth Curves
by Margaret Dedloff Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 2/5 Viral growth curves allow scientists to observe how a virus grows […]
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Quark
(noun. /kuh-werk/) by Mikayla Feldbauer What does it mean? Everything in the universe is made of atoms. Atoms are made […]
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Clathrin
(noun. /Klaa-TH-RiN/) by Autumn Coleman What does it mean? Clathrin is a protein that assists cells in endocytosis, a process […]
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El Microbioma Humano: No estamos solos
Escrito en inglés por Emily Green Traducido por Maria X. Cardenas, Ph.D ¿Qué significa ser un individuo? Quizás disfrutes pasar […]
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Better Together: Bobtail Squids and Bioluminescent Bacteria
by Leslie Kent Many animals use camouflage to disguise themselves to increase their chance of survival or to have an […]
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Mouse Handling and Restraint
by Yasemin Cole Technique Name: Mouse Handling and Restraint Fun Rating: 3/5 Difficulty Rating: 4/5 What is the general purpose? […]
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La hipótesis de la higiene: ¿nos hemos vuelto demasiado limpios?
Traducido por Maria X. Cardenas, PhD Original en Inglés publicado en Diciembre 19, 2022 por Megan (Frederick) Amason Aumento de […]
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La batalla contra los microbios: la tolerancia antibiótica y las infecciones estafilocócicas
Traducido al español por Amy Aponte Santana Por Jenna Beam (English version) Vamos a hablar de los estafilococos. Si no […]
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Las bacterias en tus intestinos se están comiendo tus sobras, y esto es bueno
Traducido por Amy Aponte Santana Escrito por Jeffrey Letourneau (English version) ¿Qué cenaste anoche? Puede parecer que fue hace mucho […]
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Terapia de células CAR-T
Por Devina Thiono (English version) Editado por: Elise Hickman y Rachel Battaglia Traducido: Amy Aponte Santana Editado por: Sofía Benavides […]
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