An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's nervous system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's nervous system. This extremely advanced part of our biology is ...

The structure of protein sets the foundation for its interaction with other molecules in the body and, therefore, determines its function. This article will cover the structural principles of proteins ...

Human body structure and function (anatomy and physiology), including relevant concepts of homeostasis and metabolism and development throughout the lifespan. The fourth number of the course code ...

Check your knowledge of the heart and how blood is transported around the body by blood vessels ahead of your Higher Human Biology exam. Brush up on your knowledge of arteries, capillaries, veins and ...

The hippocampus is an important brain region known to support various cognitive (i.e., mental) processes, including the ...

The complete assembly of each human chromosome is essential for understanding human biology and evolution. Using complementary long-read sequencing technologies, we complete the first linear assembly ...

Chances are you've seen an illustration of DNA's double-helix structure and even pictures of the chromosomes that comprise the human genome. But where and how does the famous double helix fit into ...

The human microbiome comprises a rich ecosystem of microbes that are essential to human health and physiology. In the adult, the microbiota inhabiting each body site is characterized by a distinct ...