When you are working with enzymes, you are dealing with proteins that can function as biological catalysts. Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in living things, and they can be used in many scientific experiments to make reactions run faster. The enzymes in your body are helping you to keep your heart beating, as well as […]
Fermentation is a central process in the life of all organisms. It allows glucose to be broken down to create a usable form of energy. Depending on the organism, this process can be used to provide energy for the cell, break down food sources, or store energy. No matter what the purpose, the process of […]
Shark attacks are actually relatively rare occurrences. The dangers of sharks to humans is often exaggerated by media portrayals of these marine animals. However, as an ichthyologist, I am aware of one incident that significantly altered the public perception of sharks and forced biologists like me to question just how much we really knew about […]
