Biologist: Scientists involved in the study of biological organisms.
Biology: Biological research. The scientists who study them are known as biologists.
cell: (in biology) the smallest structural and functional units of an organism. Usually, it is made up of a watery liquid surrounded by a membrane or walls, if it is too small for auxiliary eyes to see. Depending on its size, animals are made up of thousands to trillions of cells. Most organisms, such as yeast, mold, bacteria, and some algae, are made up of only one cell.
climate: Weather conditions that exist in one area, generally, or over a long period of time.
Climate change: A significant long-term change in the global climate. It can occur naturally or in response to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels or cutting down forests.
data: The facts and/or statistics collected together for analysis are not necessarily organized in a way that gives them meaning. For digital information (types stored by computers), these data are typically numbers stored in binary codes drawn as strings of zeros.
diet: (n.) Foods and liquids consumed by animals provide the nutrition necessary to grow and maintain health. Sometimes this is a specific food intake plan. (v.) Adopt specific food intake plans. People may adopt one for religious or ethical reasons, address food allergies, or control diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. They may also employ one to lose weight, but this can be unhealthy if not done under the guidance of a medical professional, such as a doctor or registered dietitian.
hindrance: (drugs) leads to things that may be considered a disease when the body is not functioning properly. This term may be used interchangeably with illness.
DNA: (short for deoxyribonucleic acid) A long, double-stranded, helical molecule within most living cells with genetic indications. It is built on the backbone of phosphorus, oxygen and carbon atoms. In all living things, from plants and animals to microorganisms, these instructions tell the cells which molecules to make.
Dyslexia: Learning disabilities that make individuals difficult to spell, difficulty recognizing written letter combinations as specific words and having difficulty understanding the sounds to be associated with specific letter combinations.
engineering: A research field that uses mathematics and science to solve real problems. Those who work in this field are known as engineers.
environment: The sum of all that exists around some living organisms and processes, and the state they create. Environment can refer to the weather and ecosystem in which some animals live, or perhaps the temperature and humidity (or placing objects near the item of interest).
Epigenetic: an adjective associated with a molecular switch that allows a gene to be turned on or off. Methyl groups – chemical clusters made up of one carbon and three hydrogen atoms each – latch into DNA near the gene. It is these methyl groups that can alter the programmed activity of a gene. Individuals can acquire epigenetic changes at any time in their lives.
Expression: (In genetics) the process by which cells use information encoded by genes to direct cells to create specific proteins.
element: A role in a particular state or event. Contributor.
fatty acid: A large molecule made of chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Fatty acids are chemical building blocks of food and body fats.
gene(adj. genetic) Segments of DNA that encode or carry the instructions for the production of cellular proteins. The offspring inherits genes from their parents. Genes affect how an organism looks and behaves.
Genetic:Related to chromosomes, DNA, and genes contained within DNA. The field of science dealing with these biological instructions is known as genetics. Those who work in this field are geneticists.
Genetic Engineering: Direct manipulation of the organism's genome. This process allows genes to be removed, disabled, stopped working, or added after being collected from other organisms. Genetic engineering can be used to create organisms that produce medicines under difficult conditions such as dry climates, hot temperatures, and salt water, or to create crops that will grow better crops.
Mentor: An individual who lends experience to advise someone starting on the field. In science, teachers or researchers often guide students and young scientists by helping students and young scientists improve their research questions. Mentors can also provide feedback on how young investigators will conduct their research and prepare to interpret the data.
molecule: An electrically neutral group of atoms representing the amount of a possible amount of a compound. Molecules can be made of a single type of atom or of different types. For example, oxygen in the air is made up of two oxygen atoms (o2), but water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2o).
Neuroscience: A field of science that deals with the structure or function of the brain and other parts of the nervous system. Researchers in this field are known as neuroscientists.
Prosthetics: an adjective that refers to devices developed to replace missing body parts. For example, the prosthetic limb replaces part of the arm or leg. These alternative parts usually replace tissues that are missing due to injuries, illness, or birth defects.
I'll replicate: Copy something (in biology). When a virus creates a new copy of itself (essentially reproducing), this process is called replication. Copy previous tests or experiments (often previous tests performed by someone else) (in an experiment) and get the same general results. Replication relies on repeating every step of the test one at a time. If repeated experiments produce the same results as previous tests, scientists consider this to verify that the initial results are reliable. If results differ, the initial findings may be suspicious. Generally, scientific discoveries are not fully accepted as realistic or true without replication.
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