Article of the day: Vegetable oil and nuts 'fight prostate cancer'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2339296/Vegetable-oil-nuts-fight-prostate-cancer-Swapping-cakes-foods-stop-disease-spreading.html
This article explains how swapping to vegetable oils and nuts may increase a man’s chances of surviving prostate cancer.
This article explains how swapping to vegetable oils and nuts may increase a man’s chances of surviving prostate cancer.
Biology joke of the day!
Q: What was the biologist wearing on his first date with a hot chick?
A: Designer jeans.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
A: Designer jeans.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Biology joke of the day!
Q: What do you call a cab which provides drug therapy?
A: Chemotaxis
HAHAHAHAHAHA
A: Chemotaxis
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Biology joke of the day! (To make revision bearable)
The teacher asks, "Flora, what part of the human body increases ten times when excited?" Flora blushes and says, "That’s disgusting, I won’t even answer that question." The teacher calls on Johnny: "What part of the human body increases ten times when excited?" "That’s easy," says Johnny. "It’s the pupil of the eye." "Very good, Johnny," responds the teacher. "That’s correct." She then turns to Flora and says, "First, you didn’t do your homework. Second, you have a dirty mind. And third, you’re in for a BIG disappointment."
HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Biology joke of the day! (To make revision bearable)
Q: What is the fastest way to determine the sex of a chromosome?
A: Pull down its genes.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
A: Pull down its genes.
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Extra last minute revision!
Exams are approaching! Below are some questions which frequently occur in the BIOL2 exam and materials to help you with your last minute revision!
Species Diversity and Human Activities
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 11/11: Biodiversity
Topic 11/11: Biodiversity
Biology Article of the Week: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/opinion/antibiotics-and-the-meat-we-eat.html?ref=antibiotics
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/opinion/antibiotics-and-the-meat-we-eat.html?ref=antibiotics
This article is called "Antibitoics and the meat we eat". It discusses how antibiotic resistance can be passed on FROM ANIMALS TO HUMANS!
This article is called "Antibitoics and the meat we eat". It discusses how antibiotic resistance can be passed on FROM ANIMALS TO HUMANS!
Genetic Variation in Bacteria and Antibiotics
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 10/11: Adaptation and Selection
Topic 10/11: Adaptation and Selection
Biology Article of the Week: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0004457
http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0004457
The article is called "Sensory Integration Regulating Male Courtship Behavior in Drosophila". The article discusses the courtship behaviour of Drosophila melanogaster in detail and displays useful data.
The article is called "Sensory Integration Regulating Male Courtship Behavior in Drosophila". The article discusses the courtship behaviour of Drosophila melanogaster in detail and displays useful data.
Gas Exchange in the Leaf of a Plant
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 7/11: Exchange and Transport
Topic 7/11: Exchange and Transport
Exchange between organisms and their environments
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 7/11: Exchange and Transport
Topic 7/11: Exchange and Transport
Cell Organistion and Differentiation
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 6/11: Cellular Organisation
Topic 6/11: Cellular Organisation
Biology Article of the Week: http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2326-12-3.pdf
http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2326-12-3.pdf
The article is called "Hemoglobin E syndromes in Pakistani population". Haemoglobin is the red pigment found in normal blood however blood with haemoglobin E has an abnormal mutation in the beta chain of the haemoglobin molecule. The article discusses the causes and effects of this disorder and explains how it is asymptomatic and so their state does not usually result in health problems.
The article is called "Hemoglobin E syndromes in Pakistani population". Haemoglobin is the red pigment found in normal blood however blood with haemoglobin E has an abnormal mutation in the beta chain of the haemoglobin molecule. The article discusses the causes and effects of this disorder and explains how it is asymptomatic and so their state does not usually result in health problems.
Starch, Glycogen and Cellulose
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 4/11: The Variety Of Life
Topic 4/11: The Variety Of Life
Haemoglobin and Oxygen Dissociation Curves
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 4/11: The Variety Of Life
Topic 4/11: The Variety Of Life
Biology Article of the Week: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120202151127.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120202151127.htm
This article is called "Caribbean Lizards Settle 'Founder Effect' Controversy". It discusses whether the founder effect or natural selection is more import in the evolutionary process. The article discusses research carried out by scientists and how they favour and oppose the founder effect.
This article is called "Caribbean Lizards Settle 'Founder Effect' Controversy". It discusses whether the founder effect or natural selection is more import in the evolutionary process. The article discusses research carried out by scientists and how they favour and oppose the founder effect.
Genetic Diversity And The Influences On It
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 3/11: Generic Diversity
Topic 3/11: Generic Diversity
Biology Article of the Week: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/science/far-from-junk-dna-dark-matter-proves-crucial-to-health.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/science/far-from-junk-dna-dark-matter-proves-crucial-to-health.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
This article from NY Times is called "Bits of Mystery DNA, Far From ‘Junk,’ Play Crucial Role". It discusses that "DNA junk" (or better known as "introns") has turned out to play critical roles in controlling how cells, organs and other tissues behave. The discovery is a major medical and scientific breakthrough and has enormous implications for human health because many complex diseases appear to be caused by tiny changes in hundreds of gene switches. For example DNA "junk" may actually have a major role behind Autism.
This article from NY Times is called "Bits of Mystery DNA, Far From ‘Junk,’ Play Crucial Role". It discusses that "DNA junk" (or better known as "introns") has turned out to play critical roles in controlling how cells, organs and other tissues behave. The discovery is a major medical and scientific breakthrough and has enormous implications for human health because many complex diseases appear to be caused by tiny changes in hundreds of gene switches. For example DNA "junk" may actually have a major role behind Autism.
Biology Article of the Week: http://raceandgenomics.ssrc.org/Lewontin/
http://raceandgenomics.ssrc.org/Lewontin/
This article is called "Confusions About Human Races". It discusses the types of variation specifically within humans and what causes us all to be different. It also discusses the main 4 ways how us humans are catorgerised. The article is very compelling as it specifically discusses humans rather than all species as a whole.
This article is called "Confusions About Human Races". It discusses the types of variation specifically within humans and what causes us all to be different. It also discusses the main 4 ways how us humans are catorgerised. The article is very compelling as it specifically discusses humans rather than all species as a whole.
Investigation Variation and Types of Variation
Unit 2: The Variety Of Living Organisms
Topic 1/11: Variation
Topic 1/11: Variation
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