The top deadly diseases of the developing world and factors for emerging infectious diseases.
Archives for March 2012
What is Microbiology?
What disciplines exist within the field? Why should you know microbiology?
Full Moon Overlooking Los Angeles on March 7, 2012
Taken about an hour after sunset from the Santa Monica Mountain Range near Las Flores Canyon.
Cell Respiration Part 1: Anaerobic Respiration (Glycolysis and Fermentation)
We break down glycolysis and fermentation which are anaerobic respiration reactions.
Introducing The New Expo Line and Orange Line Extension
Read about LA’s new rail lines that are opening this summer in 2012 and what’s to come in the years beyond!
How Glucose Levels are Regulated in the Blood Stream
Learn how insulin and glucagon are like our yin and yang for balancing our blood sugar levels.
Intro to Cellular Respiration: The Production of ATP
Here’s a primer to get an overall understanding of what cellular respiration is, why your cells need ATP and the efficiency of the entire process.
Mirror Statues in a Forest in Scotland
Beautifully terrifying, yet serene.
Anabolic and Catabolic Reactions
We start by reviewing cell theory, then explain anabolic and catabolic reactions as a primer to cell respiration with a little bit about antioxidants sprinkled on top.