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The Human Microbiome: Why You Are More Bacteria Than Human
The Human Microbiome: Why You Are More Bacteria Than Human Did you know that your body is home to trillions of bacteria, and they actually outnumber your own cells? While this might sound unsettling, these…
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What is DNA?
Understanding DNA: The Blueprint of Life DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is often referred to as the blueprint of life. It carries the genetic instructions that determine the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living…
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What is Atom?
Atoms are the basic particles of the chemical elements. An atom consists of a nucleus of protons and generally neutrons, surrounded by an electromagnetically bound swarm of electrons. The chemical elements are distinguished from each other by the number of protons that…
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What are Viruses?
What are Viruses? Viruses are tiny infectious agents made up of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat called a capsid. Some viruses also have an outer lipid envelope. They…
