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.
Read moreReceptor-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.
Read moreAny 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.
Read moreGenetic 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.
Read moreReproductive 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.
Read moreThe Cori cycle is an important metabolic process that helps our bodies produce the additional amount of energy required by the muscles to perform grueling activity. This BiologyWise post provides a brief explanation about the Cori cycle.
Read moreThe process of spermatogenesis, i.e., the formation of sperms, is an essential part of reproduction in humans and all kinds of animals. In this article, we will learn about where and when spermatogenesis occurs, and what are the stages that the cells need to go through to complete the process.
Read moreCalvin Bridges and Thomas Hunt Morgan discovered the process of nondisjunction in dividing cells in the year 1910. This is one of the most common forms of chromosomal aberration that occurs in humans. This BiologyWise post explains what is nondisjunction, how does it occur, and some of the causes and effects of this condition.
Read moreTight junctions are a type of cell junctions that play a role in cell adhesion and permeability of paracellular barrier. This BiologyWise post elaborates on where these junctions are found, their structure as well as their function.
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