Discovering the Zebrafish Epigenome
Throughout the early 2020s, remarkable concepts relevant to understanding the intricacies of the zebrafish epigenome were discovered. The...
Botulism: Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, June 1). About botulism. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Carolyn Bertozzi: Modern Woman in Science
Stefan Bladh. (2022).Carolyn Bertozzi. Nobel Prize. https://www.nobelprize.org Carolyn R. Bertozzi’s interdisciplinary approach to...
Leprosy: an Ancient Disease
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious ailment caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This age-old...
Hammerhead Worms: Spectacular Species
In recent years, a peculiar yet fascinating creature has been making its presence known in various parts of the United States. The...
Colugos: Mysterious Gliders of Southeast Asia
Dusk is falling on the forests of Southeast Asia. The calls of insects fill the humid air. Daytime creatures are settling down for the...
The Science of Breakfast
Some might say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why? Eating a proper breakfast each morning is the key to...
Interview with Biologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hobson Part 2
Part 1 can be found here Two of the monk parakeets allopreening each other. This is an example of the many social interactions Dr. Hobson...
Interview with Biologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hobson Part 1
I recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Elizabeth Hobson, a biology professor at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Hobson and her...
Dr. Jane Goodall, Primatologist and Conservationist
Dr. Jane Goodall is a primatologist (a scientist who studies primates) and conservationist known for her study of chimpanzees in the...
Interview with Biology Teacher, Cari Chris
This past month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cari Christopherson Kaylor (known as Mrs. Chris to her students), a high school...
Dolly The Genetically Engineered Sheep
Every day scientists work towards new discoveries. The world and technology are vast and constantly changing, meaning scientists must...
The Science Behind Dragons
Lawson, C. (2015). Fire-breathing Dragon . Deviant Art. https://www.deviantart.com/corex13/art/Fire-breathing-Dragon-563669282 Dragons...
Sequencing the Human Genome
Altmann, G. (n.d.) DNA molecules [Digital Art]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/images/id-3539309/ On April 14, 2003, the Human Genome...
All About Nudibranchs: the Colorful Slug of the Tropics
Among the bright corals and flashy fish of the earth’s coral reefs live a colorful group of sea slugs called nudibranchs. The name...
A Visit to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (2013). Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute [Photograph]. Flickr....
Yeti Crabs: Spectacular Species
Yeti crabs, under the genus, Kiwa (Family Kiwaidae), are a species of deep-sea crustacean that was initially found near the...
Émilie du Châtelet, Mary Anning: Historic Women in Science
De La Tour, Maurice Quentin, Madame Du Châtelet at her desk, 18th century, Private collection, Choisel, château de Breteuil. Wikimedia...
Best Science Places to Explore in N.C.
Greensboro Science Center - Greensboro The Greensboro Science Center is a multi-stop destination. This center is not only a science...
















