Biology
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What do phospholipids do in mammalian cell membranes? They turn sunlight into a DC electric current to electrify the membranes. What does electrification of the membranes mean?...
I've just seen a scientific paper on memes like LOL. Lemme see if I can find it. Social media has now officially devolved into madness. https://t.co/EAZjJgHKx4
So many creatures on earth https://t.co/u60IrDOq4N
Some things I’ve learned from reading Robert O. Becker’s book, The Body Electric Here are some gems for you: https://t.co/mvcdnLRzAC
The thyroid is a respiratory organ, helping to use oxygen to produce readily available energy for the body. This small and often misunderstood endocrine gland is perhaps the most i...
Within the human body, chromophores and light-absorbing compounds are found in various biomolecules that play crucial roles in biological processes Here are some key chromophores...
When worms or parasites establish themselves in the body, they do four things 1. A worm can cause physical trauma to the body by perforating the intestines, the circulatory system...
Reductive stress occurs when redox cofactors are shifted from a state of high oxidation (ready to accept electrons) to high reduction (saturated with electrons) When I talk about...
1. How much vested interest do mitochondria have in their own survival ? I promise you it is not a trick question, but it is a question that requires some thought to give a fair...
Dear Friends and Fans, do you know what a mycelium is? Whoever made the movie "Avatar" knew this. The mycelium or mychrysis is a fungus that spreads underground, creating a commu...
Have you ever wondered what makes the male reproductive system so fascinating? Let us check out these interesting facts and enjoy the wonders of biology! 🌟 🎯I believe it’s pret...
11. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is synthesized in the brain (Han et al., 1986; Jin et al., 1988; Larsen et al., 1997a), in which it may act as a neuromodulator (Kreymann et al...
What is leptin, why it’s important and how to improve your chances of not getting LR. Thread🧵 https://t.co/VamPzhZTrd
BONE'S ABILITY TO GO THROUGH PLASTIC DEFORMATION AND MICROFRACTURES FOR HEIGHT GROWTH PAST PUBERTY. BOOKMARK THIS ONE📗
The splitting of water during photosynthesis is a miraculous reaction At its core is a calcium/oxygen/manganese cage called the oxygen evolving complex (OEC) The OEC works by tig...
Gut microbiota act as the ‘metabolic machinery’ of mental disorders. 🧵1/10 https://t.co/QyIRGnmKmp
We all know that neurotransmitters are important for brain function But do you know how these molecules actually allow brain cells to communicate with each other? If not, read th...
Piezoelectric collagen, tensegrity, grounding, and the new biochemistry Collagen is one of the most prominent ways organisms maintain a low entropy state, as it has the unique abi...
1. Why does the location of food matter in mammals? How does this affect breastfeeding in mammals?
Humans are undeniably photosynthetic, as we require light to generate energy, maintain structure, and adapt to environmental changes. The quantity and quality of light you are expo...
Electron / proton tunnelling (quantum tunnelling) and cold thermogenesis ❄️ "Cold helps bring proteins, molecules, and atoms closer together so we become more efficient (more quan...
1. What becomes of oxygen we breathe? Oxygen plays a role in a variety of cellular processes, including sterol and fatty acid synthesis, and is critical for oxidative phosphory...
one Chicago entomologist used a beetle species as a proxy for water quality (Chicago Water Management is perhaps not trustworthy?) https://t.co/YUhojy7PFl
The role of nonvisual opsins in the human body Our understanding of nonvisual opsins is relatively new. The discovery of OPN4 (melanopsin), OPN3 (encephalopsin or panopsin), and...
