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Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Evolutionary Loss of Vitamin C Synthesis in Humans and Other Primates

Why do Humans not produce Vitamin C like other mammals? Humans do not produce vitamin C like other mammals because of a genetic mutation that occurred in...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Science Behind Sleepwalking

What causes REM atonia to be lost in sleepwalking? REM atonia, also known as REM sleep paralysis, is the natural physiological state that occurs during rapid eye...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Myelination in Nerve Fiber Conduction Speed

What would be the conduction speed of A-alpha fibers, were they unmyelinated? If A-alpha fibers were unmyelinated, the conduction speed would be significantly slower compared to the...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Science behind Nasal Passages and Mucus Production

Why do we get runny noses in the cold? When we are exposed to cold temperatures, our bodies go through a series of physiological responses to try...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding Acquired Alcohol Tolerance

What is the mechanism behind “acquired” alcohol tolerance? “Acquired” alcohol tolerance refers to an individual’s increased ability to tolerate higher amounts of alcohol over time. There are...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Role of Genetics, Nutrition, and Environment in Human Height Variation

Height and natural selection in humans? Height in humans is influenced by various factors, including genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors. Natural selection is one of the mechanisms...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

Understanding the Vulnerability of the Gut Microbiota to Pathogen-Induced Disturbances

Why is the microbial ecosystem of the gut so susceptible to disruption by pathogens? The microbial ecosystem of the gut, also known as the gut microbiota, is...

Mohamed Abbas
August 16, 2023
Biology

The Adaptation of Human Eyes and Plants to Sunlight Radiation

Is there a reason why human eyesight and plants make use of the same wavelength of light? Human eyesight and plants both make use of the same...