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Demographic transition
The demographic transition model is a theoretical framework that explains the historical shift in population dynamics as a... Read More
Thalassophobia
Among many psychological and psychiatric disorders, one is the fear of the ocean and the fear of deep water, which in... Read More
CRISPR DIY – biohacking genes at home
Have you ever thought of changing yourself for the better -- genetically-speaking? Lately, CRISPR company has been selling a... Read More
Regeneration in humans – Finding the gene switch
Regeneration in humans is much more limited compared in other animals. Say for instance when one lost a limb, much as well... Read More
Why Is The Mary River Turtle Endangered
The Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) has been named recently as one of the species on the brink of extinction. That is... Read More
Survival of the fittest
When we talk about evolutionary processes, the usage of the phrase "Survival of the fittest" has been very common in... Read More
Glycoconjugate
Definition noun, plural: glycoconjugates A carbohydrate chemically linked to another compound, e.g. lipid or... Read More
Realized niche
What is a niche? A niche can be defined as the means by which a species or an individual interacts with its environment. In... Read More
Food chain
Everything is a cycle in life. The way organisms consume their food also follows a cycle. This is usually described as the... Read More
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy Definition Hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the... Read More
Biodiversity
The biological world or life on earth is a marvel that has amazed us since time immemorial. The rich natural diversity of... Read More
Opportunistic pathogen
Opportunistic Pathogen Definition How do we define opportunistic pathogen? The opportunistic pathogen is an infectious... Read More
Assimilation
Assimilation Definition What is assimilation? Assimilation in biology is defined as the process in which living organisms... Read More
Vascular plants
Definition of Vascular plants The term 'vascular' is derived from the Latin word vāsculum, vās, meaning "a container and... Read More
New Zealand’s Unique Geographical History
Written by: Maria Victoria Gonzaga Peer-reviewed by: Cathy Buntting, Ph.D. and Andrea Soanes New Zealand is... Read More