Glucose Transporters GLUT and SGLT: Biochemistry, MCAT, and USMLE
In this lesson, we explain about the biochemistry of glucose transporters GLUT and SGLT, their functions, and differences. Biochemistry, MCAT, and USMLE
Shampoo Science: “Dirty” Hair and What Those Ingredients Actually Do
For the average person, washing their hair every day or every few days is a matter of hygienic preference rather than necessity. Unless their work or pastime brings them in contact with dirt or involves physical exertion, it is unlikely that their hair would go from being clean to truly dirty in the span of twenty-four hours.
So, what is the true science behind our “dirty” hair and the ingredients in our shampoo?
Kwashiorkor vs Marasmus: What is the difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus?
What is the difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus? USMLE protein-energy malnutrition diseases; we explain the differences, including causes, symptoms, comparative medical charts.
Interesting Facts About Phosphorus: Applications and Uses
You can probably find that phosphorus is the 15th chemical element if you look at a periodic table. You might also easily guess that it has the chemical symbol P. But what you may not know is that beyond these basics, there are many different applications of phosphorus that make it a significant part of our everyday lives.
Come learn about interesting factors about phosphorus with us!
Scratch Educational Games
Featuring original Scratch educational games, simulations, and animations created by our Moosmosis members, students, and lifelong learners from around the world. This portfolio studio features fun educational games programmed using Scratch, showcasing a wide variety of exciting and edu-taining projects designed to make learning fun and inspiring. Check them out below and feel feel play to your heart’s (and brain’s) content!
Tay-Sachs Disease vs Niemann-Pick Disease: Similarities and Differences
Lysosomal Storage Diseases: Tay-Sachs Disease vs Niemann-Pick DIsease: Similarities and differences for symptoms, causes, enzymes, biochemistry, inheritance, etc
How is Glucose Transported into the Blood? Red Blood Cell Glucose Transporter Glut1
How is glucose transported into the blood? How is glucose taken up by red blood cells? In this easy-to-understand lesson, we explain the processes behind these questions.
USMLE: Zinc Deficiency Symptoms and Zinc Fingers as Transcription Factor Motifs
USMLE Lesson on Biochemistry Nutrition: Zinc Deficiency, the functions of zinc, including its role as zinc fingers transcription factor motifs, and zinc deficiency symptoms
Cell Membrane: What types of molecules can pass through the cell plasma membrane?
In this lesson, we explain what types of molecules can pass through the cell plasma membrane and what are the factors that determine whether a molecule can cross a cell membrane: Quick and Easy Explanation on the Cell Membrane
What is the Cori Cycle? Quick and Easy Explanation: MCAT and USMLE
In this quick and easy lesson, we explain what is the Cori cycle, how the Cori cycle works, what is its clinical significance, and where is the Cori cyle located: MCAT and USMLE medicine.
Sciences
Free Science Lessons – Educational Learning Resources and Lessons on Science created by Students, for Students! Free Science Subjects on Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and more!
Student Games!
Student Games! Play our free educational games created by students, for students. These original student game projects represent a wide spectrum of genres, art styles, and design ideas.
Moosmosis on Quizlet: Science Member of the Month Awards
Science Rocks! on Quizlet and Moosmosis Global Education: Congratulations to our dedicated students and lifelong learners! Presenting Science Member of the Month Awards
Transcription: Start and Stop
Where does DNA transcription start and stop? In this lesson, we explain how DNA transcription works, the start and stop of transcription, and the 3 major transcription steps.
Biology: The Characteristics of Living Things and the Origin of Life
What makes something living? What are the characteristics of living things? All life has a common origin, but how do we know? This lesson examines various characteristics that define life and the origin of life. Various famous scientists and their biological discoveries are also discussed.
