Circadian Rhythm in Plants
How do plants ‘tell time’ for circadian rhythms based on a ~24 cycle? Plants have a remarkable ability to ‘tell time’ by synchronizing their biological processes with...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Origin and Regulation of the 28-Day Menstrual Cycle
Evolutionary origin and exogenous cues of ~28 day infradian rhythm? The ~28 day infradian rhythm, commonly known as the menstrual cycle in females, has its evolutionary origin...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Components and Arrangement Inside a Bacterial Cell
How crowded is the bacterial cell? The bacterial cell is a relatively small and crowded environment, with numerous structures and components present within the limited space. The...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Biochemical Processes of Food Spoilage
What are the biochemical processes occurring when food spoils? When food spoils, a series of biochemical processes take place that result in its deterioration and decay. Various...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
A-Form Helix of RNA
Why does RNA adopt an A-form helix? RNA adopts an A-form helix primarily due to the specific chemical structure and conformational preferences of its constituent nucleotides. The...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Dissociation Constant (Kd) and its Importance in Non-Equilibrium Interactions
Is there a binding affinity metric for interactions not in equilibria? Yes, there is a binding affinity metric for interactions that are not in equilibrium. This metric...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Inactivating Coronavirus on Skin and Surfaces
Coronavirus: Why does soap inactivate the virus on skin, but not on surfaces? Soap is a highly effective agent in inactivating the coronavirus on skin due to...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Glucagon in Blood Sugar Regulation
Apparent paradox in Glucagon action Glucagon, a hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. While insulin helps...