For years doctors have urged people to watch what they eat. A big part of this has involved maintaining low levels of cholesterol, a complex lipid that is essential for animal cell membranes. Cholesterol is naturally synthesized in the liver,…
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School’s out for summer… or is it?
The 2013-14 school year is wrapping up, and we’re sure that you (and your students) are anxiously counting down the minutes. However, whereas your students will get to leave all thoughts of class behind for the summer, we know you’ll…
Science News – Mouse Experiments On The Move
As always, the past few weeks were packed with interesting science articles, including a number of interesting findings involving mice. Laboratory mice (frequently variations on the common house mouse Mus Musculus) are frequently used in studies on genetics, psychology, physiology,…
Solving Your Dilution Dilemma
When asked to dilute a solution, students (and sometimes teachers) tend to panic! Though we all know what it means to ‘dilute’, sometimes one can be confused on how to actually perform a dilution.
