From Robert Hooke and his Micrographia cork cells to Watson’s and Crick’s DNA structure, renowned scientists from around the world have shaped… Read more Cornerstones of Microbiology: Robert Hooke and Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Size Scales of Cell Biology
This lesson discusses the size scales relevant to cell biology.
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.
Cell Membrane Fluidity
The cell membrane is a mosaic and fluid structure. This lesson elucidates the difference between fluidity and flexibility of the cell membrane, and the factors that affect membrane fluidity.
