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Test cross
Definition noun Crossing an organism with dominant genotype to a recessive homozygote for a specific phenotype in order to... Read More
Ameranthropoides loysi
"Ameranthropoides loysi" (otherwise known as de Loys' Ape) is the unofficial name for a large primate supposedly... Read More
Dichotomous
Several English words are widely used across different fields of Science. One such term is dichotomous. We often use this... Read More
The consequences of antibiotic use in horticulture
Leading articles Frederick R. Falkiner* Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin; Central Pathology... Read More
SENI Biometric Analysis on the extinct Scincidae species: Macroscincus coctei (underlined)
Brian L. Schnirel Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Courtesy: Polyphemos (2004) Introduction: It has been... Read More
Cryptozoology – The evidence of creatures whose existence is uncertain
The evidence of creatures whose existence is uncertain is studied by cryptozoology, a science researching presumable proof... Read More
Nucleosome
Nucleosome Definition Every organism is made of deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA. DNA is made up of numerous... 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
Loose associations
Definition of Loose Associations When asked to define loose associations in psychology one can tell that it is a formal... Read More
Filial generation
Definition noun, plural: filial generations (genetics) Any generation resulting from a genetically controlled mating... Read More
Baelz disease
Baelz disease --> cheilitis glandularis An acquired disorder, of unknown aetiology, of the lower lip characterised by... Read More
Parasitism
Organisms depend on different sources of food to survive. Larger organisms like plants make their own food (autotrophs) and... Read More
Immunoglobulin
Immunoglobulin Definition An immunoglobulin is a globulin molecule produced by the immune cells, for the body's defense... Read More
Using Antibodies : A Laboratory Manual : Portable Protocol NO. I
Using Antibodies : A Laboratory Manual : Portable Protocol NO. I ... Read More
Microscopic section
microscopic section --> section 1. The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies. 2. A part... Read More
Pure science
Definition noun A basic knowledge for the discovery of unknown laws based on well controlled experiments and deductions from... Read More
Silent mutation
A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene or a chromosome. When there is only one nucleotide involved, it... Read More
Shoulder-girdle syndrome
Definition noun A neurologic disorder generally of unknown cause and characterized by the acute onset of shoulder pain... Read More
Charophyta
Charophyta is a taxonomic group (a phylum) comprised of green algae that live predominantly in freshwater habitats. Members... Read More
Genetic Engineering Advantages & Disadvantages
Through genetic engineering, scientists are able to move desirable genes from one plant or animal to another or... Read More
The Amazing Spider Dads
Humans are not the only fathers capable of giving it all for the sake of their progeny. The animal kingdom is teeming with... Read More
Fragmentation
Fragmentation Definition What is fragmentation? In general, fragmentation refers to the state or the process of breaking... Read More
Lethal mutation
Lethal Mutation Definition Genetic mutations come from changes in the DNA structure or sequencing in an organism. Often... Read More
Scared to Death
Scared to Death: Self-Willed Death, or the Bone-Pointing Syndrome by Patrick D Hahn Accepted on: September 4,... Read More
Biodiversity
Biodiversity Lead Author: J. Emmett DuffyThis article has been reviewed and approved by the following Topic Editor: John... Read More
Anatolian leopard
The Anatolian leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana) was once described as a distinct subspecies of leopard native to Anatolia... Read More