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The Structure and Spreading of Viruses

Viruses play a significant role in day-to-day life, even though they are so tiny that they can’t be seen with the naked eye. The COVID-19 global […]

What Are the Six Kingdoms of Life?

While animals, plants, and fungi are some of the more commonly recognized kingdoms in biological taxonomy, there are also other less well-known kingdoms of organisms that […]

How Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Impacts Hair Loss in Men

For many men, hair loss is an inevitable but challenging part of getting older. The most common type of hair loss is male pattern balding, which […]

Predicting a Child’s Eye Color Based on Genetic Data

For expecting parents, envisioning what their baby will look like is an exciting part of the pre-birth journey. Factors like eye color, hair color, and other […]

Chitin: Structure, Function, and Uses

The hard outer shell of arthropods and insects like beetles is primarily made up of chitin, a naturally occurring biopolymer. The following BiologyWise article elaborates more on the structure, function, and uses of chitin.

The Molecular Mechanism of Receptor-mediated Endocytosis Explained

Receptor-mediated endocytosis is a process in which receptors are used for importing material from extra-cellular matrix into the cells. This BiologyWise post elaborates more on this cellular process critical for the growth and development of cells.

What Does Deleterious Mutation Mean?

Any change in the normal sequence of DNA is called a mutation. Most mutations in organisms are deleterious by nature. This post explains this type of mutation in a comprehensive manner.

Genetic Diversity Explained With the Best Available Examples

Genetic diversity is considered to be the baseline of biodiversity. It is the cumulative sum of all the genetic traits or characters present in the genome of any given population or species.

A Brief Explanation of Reproductive Isolation With Examples

Reproductive isolation refers to a set of mechanisms that prevent animals of the same group from breeding. These are reproductive barriers that do not allow the species to mate and produce offspring.