Lyme Disease is an infectious bacterial disease that is transmitted by ticks that were once known to be harbored by mice. The disease results in symptoms like skin rash, fever and headache. As the disease progresses, it may lead to arthritis and nervous system disorders. The Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto is the bacterium that causes […]

Sickle cell anemia is a disease wherein the hemoglobin, or the protein in the red blood cells that carry oxygen, when viewed under a binocular zoom stereoscopic microscope are shaped like a sickle, or the curved instrument that is used in harvesting. Imagine a crescent moon shape, as opposed to a round shape, which is […]

When I was a kid, I always wondered how a lizard’s tail could grow back after it had been cut. I always thought that lizards were immortal. They lose a leg or a tail and after awhile they would have new legs and tails. Then I found out, through biology classes and reading scientific journals, […]

The Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology, together with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center has put their heads together to create undersea warfare in form of artificial jellyfish and underwater sensors. This is the age of technology. Our ancestors once dreamed of high tech, sophisticated equipment, and here we are, their sons and daughters, making […]

Just like the tropical rainforests, warm coral reefs are haven ecosystems for a myriad of species. Researchers have discovered that in embarking on a study of the coral reefs of New Caledonia, the rich ecosystem has even produced new species to be introduced to the world of science. The common grouper of New Caledonia, the […]