Cell Division By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 28, 2020 Cell Division Definition Cell division is the process cells go through to divide. There are several types of cell division, depending upon what type of organism is dividing. Organisms have evolved over time to have different and more complex forms of cell division. Most prokaryotes, or bacteria, use binary fission to divide the cell. Eukaryotes of all sizes use mitosis to divide....
Ryan Reynolds has been developing the upcoming third Deadpool movie with Marvel Studios since Disney completed its merger with Fox. Free Guy and The Adam Project director Shawn Levy will helm Deadpool 3, and not much is known about what will happen in the film. It was recently revealed that Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine and Reynolds has been calling Deadpool 3 “the Wolverine and Deadpool” movie. There are numerous rumors about what will happen in the film, and Reynold fueled speculation that Miss Minutes, The Time Variant Authority and Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) from Loki would appear....
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy developer Eidos Montreal has reportedly canceled a new game. Eidos Montreal is one of the industry’s best developers as they routinely provide rich gameplay experiences and combine them with high-quality writing to create some truly fantastic games. The developer is responsible for the beloved RPG series, Deus Ex, which has been on hiatus for quite some time now. Following the developer’s work on that series, it shifted to adapt Guardians of the Galaxy as part of Marvel’s recent initiative to get AAA teams on some of its biggest properties....
Plasma Cells By: Kate Latham Last Updated: April 25, 2021 Plasma cells (AKA plasma B cells) are the key cells involved in humoral immunity. They develop from naïve B cells as a result of antigen exposure and pump out large numbers of monoclonal antibodies in response to invading pathogens. The antibodies produced by a plasma cell are specific to a particular pathogen. Once released from the plasma cells, they circulate in the bloodstream until they encounter their antigen, at which point they bind and either neutralize the pathogen or mark it for destruction by other immune components....
Prometaphase By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Prometaphase Definition Prometaphase is the stage of eukaryotic cell division that falls between prophase and metaphase. During prophase, the cell’s chromosomes have condensed and the cell’s centrosome, or microtubule organizing center, has divided and moved to opposite sides of the cell. During prometaphase, several key steps take place, including the breakdown of the nuclear envelope and the attachment of microtubules to each of the chromosomes....
What is Irradiated Blood By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 6, 2018 Irradiated blood is used to prevent transfusion-associated graft-versus host disease (TA-GvHD) in people who received bone marrow transplants or transfusions of blood components. The disease can also affect a person who receives a blood transfusion from a close relative who is homozygous for certain human leukocyte antigens (HLA). The risk of developing TA-GvHD is small, but patients who should take the precaution of using irradiated blood include those with a weakened immune system due to Hodgkin’s disease, people who have taken certain chemotherapy drugs, unborn babies, and babies who need exchange transfusions....
Maybe it’s just us, but we’ve found that lots of Delawareans don’t know about the great trails in our State Parks. Sure, most of us have wandered along the dunes at Cape Henlopen, but have you ever climbed the Observation Tower that’s hidden along one of the trails? And lots of us have taken our dogs to the park near White Clay Creek, but have you ever stood in two states at one time?...
St. Louis is awesome, and our not-so-little hidden gem is starting to gain attention and pop up on “best lists” everywhere. Anyone who lives in St. Louis knows that this city the best, but if you haven’t already figured that out, here are 17 reasons why. St. Louis is simply stunning. Flickr / Timothy K Hamilton We have a pretty rich history, which means we have some absolutely stunning historic buildings everywhere you look!...
There are many ways to view the beautiful commonwealth of Virginia. While trekking out on your own adventure certainly has its benefits, there’s something to be said about joining a professionally organized tour. You can sit back or tag alone and enjoy all the fascinating information and beautiful sites along the way. The following unforgettable tours will offer unique glimpses of Virginia’s history, culture, and beauty. Richmond Rides Bike Tour Richmond Rides Bike Tour...
Cultivar By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 20, 2018 Cultivar Definition A cultivar is a subspecies classification describing plants varieties which are produced through artificial selection. Cultivar, the word, comes from a combination of cultivated variety. Different forms of the same species are considered varieties. When these varieties are then artificially selected by humans for particular traits, they become a cultivar. Cultivar is a term recognized internationally, and more formally defined as certain plants which can be distinguished from others by any characteristic....
All of the characters on DC’s Stargirl have been through a lot, and the difficult, sometimes traumatic life experiences haven’t just been something the young heroes have had to deal with. Their peers have also had challenges, including Cameron Mahkent. Not only did Cameron lose his mother when he was young, but his father Jordan/Icicle (Neil Jackson) was killed at the end of the first season and while Cameron remains in the dark that his father was a villain, the loss has been hard on him — as has the development of his own powers....
Missourians take Barbecue seriously, which is why there was no way I was going to try to rank the best spots. Instead, I tried to find a good sample of BBQ restaurants throughout the state. All of those listed below received a high ranking on Yelp. These are not in any particular order and this is by no means an all-inclusive list. So just consider this a sample, and maybe a “part one....
DC Films president James Gunn just explained how the company would be choosing actors for future projects. As with most casting decisions, it will come down to fit and who fits into the partnership. The Guardians of the Galaxy director fielded a question from a fan on Twitter who begged him not to just bring over his favorites from the Marvel Studios franchise. That commenter can feel good in the fact that Gunn isn’t just importing his cast of quirky heroes from the MCU....
Monocot Root, Leaf, Flower and Plants By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 17, 2018 The term monocot is short for monocotyledon. The cotyledon is an embryonic leaf in a seed that is the first to emerge when it germinates. Monocot seeds have one cotyledon while dicotyledons, or dicots, have two. Monocots and dicots are two types of angiosperm plants which reproduce using seeds and fruits. There are about 60,000 species of monocot plants....
Occipital Lobe By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: May 28, 2020 The occipital lobe, located at the back of the brain, is the smallest of the four lobes and enables visual processing and visual memory. Sitting behind both the temporal and parietal lobes, the occipital lobe is home to the primary and secondary visual cortices and is connected to the retinas of the eyes. Found in all vertebrates, this part of the brain is – evolutionarily speaking – the most recent....
PlayStation Plus subscribers are surprised by the middle tier of the subscription service and how much value it offers. For those that don’t know, PS Plus is divided into three tiers. The bottom tier is called PS Plus Essential, and it’s what PS Plus has been for many years, which is to say it grants a few “free games” every month, alongside access to online play and special features like cloud saves....
Marvel star Simu Liu is partnering with the fan-favorite retailer BoxLunch for a good cause. On Wednesday, BoxLunch named Liu, who stars as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, their first-ever BoxLunch Giving Ambassador. In the role, Liu will be appearing in a marketing campaign across all of BoxLunch’s 207 stores, as well as its website. The campaign aims to raise awareness for BoxLunch’s ongoing partnership with Feeding America, with both organizations working to end hunger in the United States....
Netflix released the penultimate season of their hit series Stranger Things this summer and it was an absolute hit. Stranger Things season four featured some pretty interesting things including a surprise character that would soon become a fan favorite. But the biggest surprise was who was behind the horror that ensued from the first season. The series introduced us to a new character designate “001” who was a part of the program where Eleven got her powers and he turned out to be the big bad that was behind the entire thing....
There’s no denying it; a waterfront locale instantly adds to a town’s charm factor. Luckily, Mississippi is home to several towns that offer exceptional views of the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, and other bodies of water that fill the Magnolia State. Featuring everything from hiking and nature trails to historic sites and great eateries, these 10 waterfront towns are perfect for a daytrip. Natchez The Camp Restaurant/TripAdvisor Established in the early 1700s, Natchez is one of the oldest settlements along the Mississippi River....
Ever wondered where the most happiest places to live in Ohio are? According to a recent study by Credit Donkey, the following 15 cities are the happiest in Ohio. Data for the study is based on the U.S. Census Bureau and FBI Uniform Crime Reports. Only cities with populations of 20,000 or more were analyzed, and rankings were calculated via restaurants, crime rates, average commute time, departure time, income, divorce rates and housing....
