biology

Biology is the science that studies living organisms. All around us are other life forms living in caves, trees, under rocks, in water, the oceans and on land. A biologist is a person who studies biology.

There are 5 unifying principles of biology: cell theory; evolution; genes; homeostasis; and energy. Biological systems can be difficult to study because there are so many different interactions with other organisms and the environment even on the smallest of scales. Biologists believe that there are over 10 million different kinds of life forms or species on Earth.

There are also many branches of biology including agriculture, biochemistry, bioengineering, biophysics, botany, cryobiology, entomology, genetics, marine biology, oceanography, virology and zoology to name just a handful. The word biology is made up of two smaller words: bio meaning life and logy meaning the study of science. Biology is the science of life and plays a large part in the development of health treatments, new solutions for diseases, and solutions for genetic issues like hair loss.

Bloggers, who have an interest in biology whether they be students, researchers or just the general blogging public, will find Bloggapedia covers resources, book reviews and virtual labs.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “biology”

 

• Superdaddy Pyros keeps Pyrenees bear numbers up

  
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  The number of bears roaming the Pyrenees remained stable at a minimum of 22 last year, thanks largely to the continued virility of Pyros, the undisputed daddy of the colony.
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• Stephen C. Meyer and Peter Atkins debate intelligent design

  
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  This dialog occurred in 2010 on the Unbelievable radio show. I made a rough transcript, so please see below for that. The MP3 file is here . (60 minutes) Details: The documentary film “Expelled” is presented by US Actor Ben Stein and makes the case that scientists who question Darwinian orthodoxy and support ...
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• A New Name for Schizophrenia?

  
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  Has the term “schizophrenia” become outdated? Some experts are beginning to think so.  For several decades now, “schizophrenia” has been the word used to describe a condition with a specific type of psychosis. However, many agree that the word tends to stir up a negative image with significant stigma — ...
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• Are You Paying Attention?

  
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• British landfill transformed into nature reserve

  
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• Pregnancy delay gene was found

  
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  The female mice and some other mammals, naturally they can delay pregnancy . Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind the extraordinary abilities that are not possessed by humans. Capability, known as embryonic diapause , allowing female individuals could temporarily disable the ...
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• How to spot a murderer’s brain

  
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• "De-extinction"

  
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  Thanks to John Hagel, this interesting TED talk of the possibility of a Jurrasic Park like de-extinction process.
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• VIDEO: Glowing Plants Coming to a Garden Near You?

  
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• Last minute Mother’s Day brunch ideas

  
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• The Anatomy of Violence by Adrian Raine – extract

  
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  In his challenging book on the biological causes of crime, the neuroscientist recounts how he chose between two suspects after suffering a violent burglary on holiday in Turkey It was the summer of 1989 in Bodrum, a beautiful seaside resort on the south-western coast of Turkey, soaked in sun, history and nightlife. I ...
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• How to spot a murderers brain

  
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  Do your genes, rather than upbringing, determine whether you will become a criminal? Adrian Raine believed so – and breaking that taboo put him on collision course with the world of science In 1987, Adrian Raine, who describes himself as a neurocriminologist, moved from Britain to the US. His emigration was ...
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• The Many Dimensions of Beauty

  
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• Editorial: Shortcomings of a Psychiatric Bible

  
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  The most important diagnostic manual for mental illnesses lacks scientific validity.        
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• Biology Laboratory Investigation

  
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• Martin Cadra’s Non-Dawinian Views on Evolution Blog

  
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• Painted Turtles Face Unusual Danger Due To Climate...

  
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• Birds of Burden: 7 Ways Humans Harness Avian Abilities [Slide Show]

  
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• Biology Teaching Position

  
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  Anything second hand raises eyebrows, especially microscopes. Thats understandable because these should function efficiently to give you then now is the biology teaching position that comes to microscopes because learning biology through the biology teaching position above the biology teaching position between the ...
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