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![Groundbreaking Gene-Silencing Mechanism](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_f3dd6cca6f394da384cd68efb133685f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_f3dd6cca6f394da384cd68efb133685f~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
4 days ago
Groundbreaking Gene-Silencing Mechanism
Researchers from Vilnius University have identified a gene-silencing mechanism that could revolutionize our understanding of gene regulation
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![Uncharted: The Search for Unknown Plants](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_a0feb2a03d2b48e38375b73d11f38f54~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_a0feb2a03d2b48e38375b73d11f38f54~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Jan 27
Uncharted: The Search for Unknown Plants
Scientists have identified 33 global "dark spots"—regions where thousands of plant species remain undiscovered.
![AI Virtual Cell: How Will this Affect the Future of Biology?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_9702227df9b74f6690c1d1f494f16cce~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/100316_9702227df9b74f6690c1d1f494f16cce~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Jan 25
AI Virtual Cell: How Will this Affect the Future of Biology?
In a groundbreaking leap for biology and artificial intelligence, researchers are using the power of AI to create models of human cells.
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![The Science of Christmas Cheer: How Biology Brings Holiday Joy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_134999c030f14c4c806d0f8db3113c82~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_134999c030f14c4c806d0f8db3113c82~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Dec 21, 2024
The Science of Christmas Cheer: How Biology Brings Holiday Joy
Here is a holiday-themed blog to explain why we actually feel so "cozy" during the holidays.
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Saulene Sebeda
Dec 1, 2024
The Science Behind the Fight-or-Flight Response: A Dive into Neurobiology
The fight-or-flight response is the body’s acute stress response, a survival mechanism that has evolved to protect humans.
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![Biology Fun Facts: Halloween Edition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_0eab5a1a245c45be85e2fb58de2ac390~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_0eab5a1a245c45be85e2fb58de2ac390~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Oct 26, 2024
Biology Fun Facts: Halloween Edition
For the spooky season, here are some fun (or really eerie) facts about biology!
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![How Vaccines Work: A Cellular Perspective](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_28ee1d2b556c43328d316df5ba8dadfb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_28ee1d2b556c43328d316df5ba8dadfb~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Oct 26, 2024
How Vaccines Work: A Cellular Perspective
Vaccines are among the most powerful tools in medicine, helping your immune system combat infectious diseases before they can cause harm.
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Saulene Sebeda
Oct 10, 2024
Directed Evolution: Can Scientists Really Speed Up the Process of Evolution?
irected evolution is the synthetic process of expediting the process of evolution of molecules and systems.
Saulene Sebeda
Sep 15, 2024
How Scientists are able to bring back Extinct Species: De-extinction
Tasmanian Tigers used to be widespread across Australia but then fell extinct when the very last tiger died in 1936 at Hobart Zoo,...
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![Corals Losing Their Colors & the Direct Impact on Humans; Coral Bleaching](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_994f162c23a54850a9c914c6aafe75dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_994f162c23a54850a9c914c6aafe75dc~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Sep 15, 2024
Corals Losing Their Colors & the Direct Impact on Humans; Coral Bleaching
Can organisms other than humans experience stress? Yes! With current climate change issues facing our planet, coral reefs are expressing...
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![Biological Cloning: Dolly the Sheep](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_a976eea2c75649d096bdfec99cfc2c6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_a976eea2c75649d096bdfec99cfc2c6a~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Aug 29, 2024
Biological Cloning: Dolly the Sheep
Dolly was a vital part of Roslin Institute's research into genetically modified farm animals.
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Saulene Sebeda
Aug 17, 2024
How can one little molecule create such a large reaction?: Cell Signaling
Have you ever wondered how cells communicate with other cells? How can one cell tell the entire organism what to do next?
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![Pioneer of Environmental Awareness: Rachel Carson](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_9859d65a6f7d4de1aac5fe5242ef347f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_9859d65a6f7d4de1aac5fe5242ef347f~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Aug 13, 2024
Pioneer of Environmental Awareness: Rachel Carson
Carson was a marine biologist, writer, and conservationist.
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![Biotechnology: Technology based on Biology](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_7b7bf2dfe25948f9a5a634fed9ea5663~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_7b7bf2dfe25948f9a5a634fed9ea5663~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Aug 12, 2024
Biotechnology: Technology based on Biology
Biotech is so unique in that it uses our own human nature to heal others and create cures.
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![Zoology: Is it the Study of Zoos?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_203b9da0084840d9b6d990eeaf2f7d31~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/100316_203b9da0084840d9b6d990eeaf2f7d31~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Jun 7, 2024
Zoology: Is it the Study of Zoos?
Zoology must be the study of zoos, right? How interesting would that be? Just study how zoos operate and that's it, there's your job!
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![Mitochondria the Powerhouse of the Cell: What does it really mean?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/100316_3b327a42c42c4474a7e14064965de90f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/100316_3b327a42c42c4474a7e14064965de90f~mv2.webp)
Saulene Sebeda
Jun 3, 2024
Mitochondria the Powerhouse of the Cell: What does it really mean?
You have certainly heard the phrase "The mitochondria are the cell's powerhouse," but do you know what it means?
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Saulene Sebeda
May 27, 2024
Botany: More Than Just Pretty Flowers
Yes, flowers are pretty, but what is so special about them? Do they really serve any other purpose other than simply looking nice? When...
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