Model Citizens

Model Organisms Table of Contents Model Citizens Sydney Brenner C. Elegans Other Model Organisms Model Citizens Model organisms are used in basic research to answer questions related to human disease and cellular activities. This includes cell growth, division, energy use, and communication. Model Organisms can be both…

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Sliding Filament Theory

Steps of the Sliding Filament Theory An action potential crosses the neuromuscular junction. This causes the muscle cell to depolarise. After that occurs, it spreads down the transverse tubules to the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Then, the calcium channels open. This is due to stimulation of the sarcoplasmic reticulum.…

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The Illegal, Magic Mushroom

Have you ever heard of the "magic mushroom"? The chances are that you have never heard of such a thing outside of Mario Kart. Well fear not because I am about to tell you everything you need to know about this miraculous plant. What is the magic…

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A heart made out of spinach?

Introduction In recent years, scientists have made groundbreaking advancements in bioengineering, leading to the development of human-plant hybrids. This innovation involves using the structural framework of plants and infusing them with human cells to create functional human tissues. The process, which initially began with scientists growing heart…

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The Twin Experiment

NASA's Twin Experiment: The Kelly Brothers and the Future of Space Travel In an experiment that sounds straight out of a science fiction novel, NASA turned identical twin astronauts into living science projects. The Kelly brothers—Mark and Scott—became the subjects of one of the most fascinating biological…

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Classical Music’s effect on the brain: A Study Hack

Everyone has at least once been told to listen to classical music while having trouble studying. But what makes these classical artists so much more special than people like Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter? That is exactly what this article will delve into. Let's dive into classical…

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The Quantum Realm: a Marvel legend or real life

If you have watch the movie "Ant-Man", it is no doubt that you have heard about the quantum realm. In the Marvel movies, the quantum realm is the subatomic dimension that was only accessible through Pym technologies. You needed to shrink into a microscopic size in order…

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