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What is a cancer cell line?

Essentially, a cancer cell line is made up of cancer cells that keep diving and growing over time, under certain conditions in a laboratory. This is used to research cancer …

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WORLD TRAVEL

My passions feature travel, with an emphasis on world history, as well as learning and understanding other cultures. Travel opens your eyes, it makes an incredibly more well-rounded human being. …

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Trips to Mexico (2008-2023)

Первый раз я побывал в Мексике в 2008 году, после чего ездил туда много раз и на мотоцикле и на машине, хотя все-таки быстрее и удобнее конечно на самолёте (прямой …

Structure of a cell.

Cell structure

Cells are the basic unit of life and are found in all living organisms. The structure of a cell can vary depending on the type of cell and its function, …

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What is apoptosis?

Simply put, apoptosis is the death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism’s growth or development. This can be compared to necrosis, which is …

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DISCUSSION CLUB

BUSINESS IN USA: DISCUSSION CLUB (2017 – PRESENT TIME) Дискуссионный клуб “Бизнес в США” встречается каждую Субботу в 13:00 по адресу 2008 Justin Ln, Austin TX 78757. Это проект от …

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What is the cell cycle?

Often referred to as the “cell-division cycle”, this describes the events that take place in a cell, leading to its division and duplication of DNA to produce two “daughter cells”. …

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Science Class at School Sputnik

SCIENCE CLASS AT RUSSIAN SCHOOL “SPUTNIK” (2014 – PRESENT TIME) My teaching experience includes graduate student TA at UT Austin (Genetics class), Texas Venture Labs (McCombs Business School, UT Austin), …

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Cell membrane

In essence, it is the semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell. All cells are contained by a cell membrane that keeps the pieces inside. The cell membrane is …

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What is cancer?

Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. There are many types of cancer, the most common being: breast cancer, prostate cancer, and basal cell …

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What is DNA?

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid and is the genetic material found in all living organisms. It is a long, double-stranded helix-shaped molecule made up of nucleotides, which are the building …

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What is RNA?

RNA stands for ribonucleic acid and is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the process of gene expression, where the information encoded in DNA is used to create …

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2020 Katya M. Summer Internship Project

Model and name of the instrument: Student school biological microscope. RM-1B Radical Instruments What is it used for? Microscopes are used for viewing very small objects, like insects or cells, up close. …

Vehicle repair process

BA3-2101

This is my grandfather’s car, it was brought from Novosibirsk, Russia to the US in 2011 (VAZ-2101 Wikipedia article).     It was registered in the state of Texas. In …