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GameStop has laid off an undisclosed number of employees, including those who work at gaming publication Game Informer which is owned by the retailer. GameStop has been struggling quite a bit over the last decade as many people have transitioned to buying video games digitally as opposed to physically. The retailer has still been a reliable place to purchase the somewhat scarce PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, but generally, it has been an uphill battle....

Lipid Bilayer By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 17, 2019 Lipid Bilayer Definition A lipid bilayer is a biological membrane consisting of two layers of lipid molecules. Each lipid molecule, or phospholipid, contains a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The tail regions, being repelled by water and slightly attracted to each other, congregate together. This exposes the head regions to the outside, creating a barrier between two bodies of water....

Lipolysis By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 17, 2018 Lipolysis Definition Lipolysis is the process by which fats are broken down in our bodies through enzymes and water, or hydrolysis. Lipolysis occurs in our adipose tissue stores, which are the fatty tissues that cushion and line our bodies and organs. In fact, fats can be thought of simply as stored energy. Fats are ready and available for when our glucose stores run low between meals, and it makes sense for lipolysis to occur as it will facilitate the movement of these stored fats through our bloodstream....

There are literally hundreds of incredible restaurants in New Jersey. Some offer fine dining while others offer a unique experience and others still serve up the best slice of pizza around. Where does one start? I’ve compiled a list of favorites, sure to mix up your culinary routine. From casual to gourmet, each is worth a visit. Rat’s Restaurant Yelp/Jindy E. Facebook/Rat’s Restaurant The atmosphere alone is enough reason to visit this romantic French restaurant, but the food is fantastic, as well....

Nonsense Mutation By: BD Editors Last Updated: August 26, 2018 Nonsense Mutation Definition A nonsense mutation occurs when the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is changed in a way that stops the normal sequence of amino acids in the final protein. In central dogma of biology, DNA is transposed into RNA, which is then translated into a protein. The protein is a particular sequence of amino acids which confers a particular function onto the cell....

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is now playing in theaters and it features the return of Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots and Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws in addition to some new characters. Of course, Puss in Boots is a spinoff of Shrek, and the character was first introduced in Shrek 2 in 2004. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish currently has an impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes with some critics saying it’s the best of the franchise since Shrek 2....

After posting our picks for 10 of the Most Charming Small Towns in Virginia last week, we got an incredible response. So first and foremost, thank you all for the amazingly positive feedback. Secondly, it’s time to reveal the top picks for MORE charming small towns in Virginia’s – as chosen by you! The following towns represent the top 10 readers’ picks ranked by most votes to least. Based on the responses, we are using a baseline of around 30,000 and below to make our small town ruling....

It seems as though there is never a dull moment in the City of Roses. Not only do we harbor some of the nicest people you will ever meet, but we offer some of the most fun and unique activities that should absolutely make it on your bucket list. Here are 19 of some of the best things to do in Portland: BrewCycle Flickr/Ian Sane Two things Portland is known for: being bike-friendly and darn-good beer....

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s director is teasing Bill Murray’s role in the upcoming MCU adventure. While not a ton is known about the upcoming plot to the movie, the comedian’s presence has raised quite a few eyebrows online. It’s not like you get an actor of that stature to play a small role in this. Reed’s comments to Entertainment Weekly about the mysterious character being someone from the Quantum Realm also adds a ton of intrigue as fans don’t know what to expect from Kang the Conqueror’s domain down there....

Thankfully, for those who live here in the Natural State, there are restaurants on nearly every corner. You don’t have to go far in Arkansas to find a good meal! What’s especially great is the diversity of restaurants in our wonderful state. If you’re looking for something different from standard American fare, there are restaurants that will cater to whatever taste you have–from Mexico to Morocco, a vast amount of countries are represented in Arkansas eateries....

Martin Lawrence offered a new update on Bad Boys 4. Reports of the sequel being delayed after Will Smith’s Oscars incident have been debunked. The comedian’s comments to Ebony only solidify that things are moving forward with the Sony mega-hit. He told the publication, “We got one more at least.” So, that should excite anyone who really love Bad Boys For Life. Remembering back to the previous entry, tons of people flocked to the theater to see Lawrence and Smith dust off their old sunglasses alongside a younger crop of officers....

Bilateral Symmetry By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Bilateral Symmetry Definition Bilateral symmetry refers to organisms with body shapes that are mirror images along a midline called the sagittal plane. The internal organs, however, are not necessarily distributed symmetrically. The vast majority of animals display bilateral symmetry; also known as plane symmetry, this is a trait that applies to 99% of all animals, in the majority of phyla: Chordata, Annelida, Arthropoda, Platyzoa, Nematoda, and most Mollusca....

Anticipation is continuing to build for Black Adam, the upcoming live-action blockbuster based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Based on Black Adam’s early footage and trailers, it seems like the film will be delivering a high-octane superhero epic, which will also serve as the movie debut of members of the Justice Society of America. Among the film’s JSA roster is Carter Hall / Hawkman (Aldis Hodge) — and a new social media post from Hodge teases the most recent work on the film....

Cofactor By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Cofactor Definition A cofactor is a non-protein chemical that assists with a biological chemical reaction. Co-factors may be metal ions, organic compounds, or other chemicals that have helpful properties not usually found in amino acids. Some cofactors can be made inside the body, such as ATP, while others must be consumed in food. Minerals, for example, come from the environment, and cannot be made from scratch by any living cell....

Two DC heroes are sporting new looks in the publish’s Superman comics. The landmark Action Comics #1050 begins a new era for the Man of Steel, with Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell relaunching Superman while Action Comics is turned into an anthology-style title from writer Philip Kennedy Johnson. Action Comics will have three stories featuring the Superman Family, as Leah Williams and Marguerite Sauvage team up for a three-part story starring Power Girl and spinning out of Lazarus Planet....

Dan Kwan, one of the two directors collectively known as The Daniels, wants fans to know that the team behind Everything Everywhere All At Once already feels the love, and there’s no need to get in internet fights over the movie. With year-end lists starting to be a thing, it’s inevitable that the movie will make its way into many critics’ “best movies of 2022” stories. And while it’s uncommon for crowd-pleasers to also be critical darlings, Everything Everywhere has done just that....

Metaphase I By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition The first metaphase of meisosis I encompasses the alignment of paired chromosomes along the center (metaphase plate) of a cell, ensuring that two complete copies of chromosomes are present in the resulting two daughter cells of meiosis I. Metaphase I follows prophase I and precedes anaphase I. Metaphase I Explained In meiosis I, the lining-up stage of metaphase I is relatively rapid....

New York is known for having a plethora of waterfalls, many of which you can view even during our most freezing weather. Don’t let the Empire State’s cold weather stop you from enjoying an adventure! While some of our state parks close for the winter, below you’ll find 14 gorgeous waterfalls that you can still take a trip to during our colder months. Taughannock Falls solarnu/Flickr Go to the south end of Cayuga Lake and you’ll discover several entrances to Taughannock Falls State Park....

A wave of new supposed leaks for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have hit the internet. Earlier today, a ton of blurry new images reportedly from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet found their way on Twitter and other social media sites. While the images are unconfirmed, their art style and several other details make them appear to be more likely to be real than some of the other fake leaks that have appeared online....

Rick and Morty Season 6’s opening just got revealed by adult swim. Every season of the beloved show gets a slight tweak to the intro. This one is no different as we see Rick and Summer in flight suits getting attacked by a massive sugar glider. Then things switch up to some sort of Sherlock Holmes parody featuring the titular duo. After that a strange Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade riff with a giant inflatable Rick....