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Don’t Worry Darling finally arrives in theaters this weekend, after months of the film’s cast and crew captivating the pop culture landscape in some surprising ways. Among those was “SpitGate”, a theory on social media concerning whether or not one of the film’s stars, Harry Styles, spat on his co-star Chris Pine during the film’s Venice Film Festival premiere. The ordeal sparked days of social media fervor, and provoked a hilarious response from Styles at a subsequent concert at Madison Square Garden....

Protein Synthesis By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: July 18, 2020 Protein synthesis is process in which polypeptide chains are formed from coded combinations of single amino acids inside the cell. The synthesis of new polypeptides requires a coded sequence, enzymes, and messenger, ribosomal, and transfer ribonucleic acids (RNAs). Protein synthesis takes place within the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and is regulated by DNA and RNA. Protein Synthesis Steps Protein synthesis steps are twofold....

Protozoa By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Protozoa Definition Organisms known as protozoa include a wide range of organisms, most of which are free-living single-celled eukaryotes. Therefore, protozoa fit into the Domain Eukarya. Although the different phyla of the kingdom Protista are not closely related, they are nonetheless classified together because of their large differences from the other kingdoms of plants, animals and fungi. The name “protozoa” has a dynamic history, at one time including only the “animal-like” unicellular forms of life....

Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed a new chapter in Star Wars lore to fans all around the world, and they did a pretty decent job of showing where the titular was in between the prequel and original trilogy. Ewan McGregor reprised his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen came back as Darth Vader. Most fans know the actor as the face under the mask of one of the greatest villains of all time, but his voice was always more important....

With 2016 coming to a close, it’s time to set our sights forward and focus on the coming year. Many of us already have big plans for career changes, big purchases, or dream trips. But there’s always room to make some smaller plans as well. This bucket list of 19 places you should go in Minnesota in 2017 will help you figure out some smaller goals, like local excursions and weekend trips....

There’s no better time like the present to cozy up and try your hand at mastering the art of candle-making. Candles add warmth, scent, and ambiance to your home, and whether you’re looking to save money on purchasing candles, want to go hands-on with a new side hobby, or are in need of unique gift ideas for your family and friends, you can get a whiff of what candle-making is all about with online courses....

True Breeding By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 12, 2020 Definition True breeding organisms are those that can transit certain traits to all their offspring. True breeding organisms appear to be similar to each other in appearance, respond similarly to the environment and are homogenous for many characteristics that differentiate them from other members of the same species. Angora cat – an example of true breeding organisms For instance, all Bulldogs have thick folds of skin over their brows, an obvious ‘underbite’ where the lower jaw projects in front of the upper jaw, and short tails....

More Wicked news came pouring in today as it was announced the upcoming musical movie has added Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Aaron Teoh as Avaric, and Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik. The newest additions are joining Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Ethan Slater as Boq, and Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible....

Alabama has become a destination for barbecue lovers across the nation. As a matter of fact, Governor Bentley recently announced the creation of “The Alabama Barbecue Hall of Fame” to celebrate the great barbecue restaurants across the state. This is proof Alabama’s barbecue CAN’T BE BEAT! Many Alabama barbecue restaurants have been in business for several years. Some of these restaurants have a single location, and others have developed into successful restaurant chains....

One thing you’ll always hear our residents saying? That New York is so much more than just New York City. There are extraordinary places hiding all over our state that can easily be discovered if you’re willing to put in the time it takes to get to them. Whether you’re looking to take an adventure and do some incredible sightseeing or you’re interested in taking a long drive that ends with an unforgettable dining experience, there’s something on this list to appeal to everyone....

Many of the articles I write here aim to tell you about the parts of Maine you may not be familiar with. Secret waterfalls, under-the-radar diners and strange places are just a few topics we’ve covered. But, there’s no reason to ignore the things we’re known for. Specifically, our lighthouses. To us, they feel like home. To those from away, they feel like a reminder of a summer vacation. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a trip up our coast to visit some of our most notable lights....

When it comes to restaurants, it’s not about what’s on the outside that counts, but the delicious innards that make a fantastic restaurant experience. Check out these 13 places across Massachusetts that may not look too fancy, but serve absolutely delicious grub. Santiago’s Family Restaurant, Westfield Yelp/Jason D. Yelp/Robert B. If you’ve never tasted authentic Puerto Rican food, you can pretty much ask for anything on the menu here and fall in love....

Tennessee is known for its natural beauty and kind people, but we also have a few tricks up our sleeves. We’ve found fifteen places that are great to eat, maybe historic or downright strange, that you should visit if you’re ever out and about on the road. Keep them in your back pocket, revisit when necessary – we’re about to give all of our road trips new life. Happy adventuring, friends!...

There’s quite a debate as to what makes a small town. While some consider a town under 25,000 residents to be small, others think it should be any town under 1,000! For the purposes of this post, we defined small towns as being under 10,000 residents. This left out a couple of towns like Branson and Hannibal, both semi-small towns with lots to do as well. Even with the size limitations, we were able to choose 17 great towns that are all worth a visit....

Many amazing restaurants are scattered throughout Nevada. Not only do these eating establishments serve up delicious cuisine, but several are also historic, whether they’ve been in business for a long time or they’re housed in a historic building. Either way, it’s really interesting to eat at restaurants with lots of history. Listed below are eight historical restaurants in Nevada. Casale’s Halfway Club - Reno, NV facebook/Casale’s Halfway Club yelp/Steve T. Casale’s Halfway Club is Reno’s oldest family owned and operated restaurant, serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1937....

Adaptation By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 20, 2018 Adaptation Definition An adaptation, or adaptive trait, is a feature produced by DNA or the interaction of the epigenome with the environment. While not all adaptations are totally positive, for an adaptation to persist in a population it must increase fitness or reproductive success. All offspring, whether formed sexually or asexually, inherit their traits from their parents. In asexual reproduction mostly identical clones are created....

Allele By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 1, 2019 Allele Definition An allele is specific variation of a gene. Bacteria, because they have a single ring of DNA, have one allele per gene per organism. In sexually reproducing organisms, each parent gives an allele for each gene, giving the offspring two alleles per gene. Because alleles are just variants of specific genes, different alleles are found on the same locations on the chromosomes of different individuals....

Bacillus Subtilis By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 15, 2020 Bacillus subtilis, hay bacillus, or grass bacillus was one of the first Gram-positive bacteria to be studied. It is an aerobic, rod-shaped spore-forming microorganism that can spread in extreme cold, heat, and even disinfected environments. It transfers to the gastrointestinal tracts of animals and humans via the soil. More than 200 Bacillus species exist; most do not cause disease. Non-pathogenic forms are often used in the biotechnology sector, including Bacillus subtilis....

This year’s Disney+ Day has a special treat for Cars fans, as the trailer for the spinoff series Cars on the Road reveals it will premiere for the special streamer day in September. Lightning McQueen and the rest of the Cars cast are back for all-new adventures, as Lightning and Tow Mater head off on a road trip in the first trailer. Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy return to voice Lightning McQueen and Mater, respectively....

Circadian Rhythm By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: May 17, 2020 Circadian rhythm describes the physical, psychological, and behavioral patterns of living organisms that respond to day and night light levels. Circadian rhythm is a subcategory of chronobiology that looks at how certain aspects of humans and other organisms respond to light and dark triggers. Internal biological clocks that extend from a master clock in the hypothalamus can become dysregulated, leading to health problems....