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Marvel Studios has been on a roll for over ten years and they are showing no signs of slowing down. The studio has wrapped up its Phase 4 slate of projects and will begin the next phase with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will introduce fans to The Multiverse Saga’s “Big Bad” Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) and he’s a much different villain from the franchise’s humble beginnings....

Antigen vs. Antibody By: Kate Latham Last Updated: January 21, 2021 An antigen is any substance that stimulates an immune response. Foreign antigens come from outside the body and may be pathogens (like disease-causing viruses or bacteria) allergens (like pollen), or toxic substances (like venom or chemicals). Autoantigens originate in the body and do not usually provoke an immune response, except in individuals with autoimmune disorders. An antibody is a Y-shaped protein that is produced by white blood cells, and that tags antigens for destruction by immune cells....

Marvel Studios just finished up their Phase 4 slate of projects with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and they’re looking to start 2023 off with a bang. But, before they do that, we can’t help but note the great films they released last year like Wakanda Forever, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and even Thor: Love and Thunder. Thor: Love and Thunder was a first for Marvel and a first for superhero movies as it marked the first time a comic book character had gotten four movies....

Denature By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Denature Definition Denaturing a biological molecule refers to the loss of its three-dimensional (3-D) structure. Since molecules like proteins and DNA depend on their structure to accomplish their function, denaturation is accompanied by a loss of function. However, denaturation has no impact on the amino acid sequence of the protein itself. Structure of Proteins The structure of a protein can be divided into four levels – primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary....

Alwayz Ready is almost ready. Former National Wrestling Alliance Worlds Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona is set to make his in-ring return at NWA 74 against an opponent of his choosing. Cardona has been out of action since May with a torn bicep, which he suffered at GCW Downward Spiral in a match against Blake Christian. The self-proclaimed Death Match King was expected to be on the shelf for upwards of six months, but was personally hoping to be ready in three....

Marvel Studios has officially unleashed the Tatiana Maslany-led She-Hulk: Attorney at Law series on the Disney+ streaming service. The series already looks way different than anything the studio has released before, and if the trailers mean anything, we’re definitely in for something special. Spider-Man: No Way Home gave us the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first introduction to Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and now She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will give us our first look at Daredevil....

It’s a new year! The year 2016 has come to a close, which means that now is a perfect time to look to the future and start planning out your next unforgettable Oregon adventures. From stunning state parks and natural phenomenons to charming restaurants and hidden gardens, here are 19 one-of-a-kind destinations in Oregon to add to your 2017 bucket list. Painted Hills flickr/ Bill Young Part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, the Painted Hills are a spectacular natural wonder that will drop your jaw to the floor....

From pristine beaches in a variety of colors to cascading waterfalls, active volcanoes and breathtaking mountains, it would take years to explore all that Hawaii has to offer in the way of outdoor adventure. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with 26 epic places to visit and things to do to add to your Hawaii bucket list. Depending upon how much time you have to explore our beautiful Hawaiian Islands, as well as your hiking skill level and experience in the water, you can tweak this list to best suit your needs....

Since St. Louis has its own unique style of pizza, featuring its own unique type of cheese called Provel, opinions on what is the best pizza are often a dividing issue in Missouri. Either you love Provel, or you hate it. There isn’t much room in between so I tried to highlight a few non-provel restaurants. It’s also important to note that many (but not all) restaurants will serve you mozzarella instead of provel if you simply ask them to....

Top Gun: Maverick is soaring into living rooms this weekend as Paramount+ has made the sequel available to stream. It’s been a big year for Tom Cruise, his return trip to the world of Top Gun has paid massive dividends. Maverick stands as the unquestioned box office king for this year. People went to see this movie more than one in theaters. It remains interesting to see how many viewers want a third entry in the series after experiencing this project....

We’re known for a few things here in Texas – fried food, friendly people, and football, to name a few. Mysterious happenings are probably pretty far down on your list of ways to characterize our state, but you’d be surprised at how much weirdness we have going on. From random sinkholes that swallow half a town to underwater caves to ghostly children saving you from your demise, this list is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to unusual places Texas has to offer....

We are blessed to have an amazing system of state parks here in Wisconsin. Many folks who move away lament the lack of public green space wherever they end up because they were so spoiled by the abundance of land available for their use in Wisconsin. But even with all the amazing parks out there, it seems like Wisconsinites tend to flock to the same few places. While we understand being nostalgic for specific places, there’s way too many great parks out there to explore to keep going back to the same few popular ones....

Bioluminescence By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 21, 2018 Bioluminescence Definition Bioluminescence (shown below) refers to organisms which produce and emit light as a form of chemiluminescence. This light can be produced both by the organisms themselves or via symbiotic bacterial strains. Bioluminescence results from a chemical reaction that occurs between a light-emitting molecule termed a luciferin and an enzyme called a luciferase. In general, the luciferin and luciferase differ between species, and bioluminescence has evolved independently in several species for different purposes....

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test analyzes the level of urea through the detection of the nitrogen within the molecule. High levels of urea within the blood can be a sign that certain body systems are not functioning properly, especially the kidneys. BUN Test Explained A BUN test can be done for several reasons: to determine whether a kidney is healthy, to see whether a malfunctioning kidney is worsening or improving, to find out whether treatment of kidney disease is working, or to analyze other factors such as severe dehydration....

Cardi B says she has lost a multi-million dollar Call of Duty deal due to a recent court case. Call of Duty is one of the biggest franchises not only in gaming, but the entire entertainment industry. The game brings in billions of dollars worth of revenue every year and almost always is the best-selling game of the year, despite releasing in the final two months of the respective year. It is big business and has allowed the franchise to rope in major celebrities ranging from major athletes to huge movie stars in both the marketing campaigns and the actual game....

Chainsaw Man is preparing to take the anime world by storm, with the first episode premiering next month thanks to the animators at Studio MAPPA. With the Japanese and English voice cast revealed prior to the October release, the actor for Aki expressed his love for the series on the red carpet, wearing cosplay that made him the spitting image when it came to the Devil Hunter’s look. With Aki set to become a fan-favorite next month, Chainsaw Man will be gaining some massive attention from anime fans....

Another fan-favorite actor is reprising her role in the upcoming season of Doctor Who, and a mysterious new character will also join the series. Jemma Redgrave will return as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, as will UNIT, the organization that seeks to defend Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Aneurin Barnard joins the series Roger ap Gwilliam. The BBC offered no details about how Gwilliam is or what his role will be in the Doctor’s future....

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is continuing to captivate the pop culture landscape, with Rian Johnson’s star-studded murder mystery being chock-full of fun surprises. The film, which arrived on Netflix last weekend, is the first of two confirmed follow-ups to 2019’s Knives Out, and fans have already been speculating a lot about what the third film could bring. That was taken to a fever pitch on Thursday evening, with many taking to social media to compare the saga’s intricate plots to the recent arrest of controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate....

Golden Kamuy is one of the major franchises coming back with new episodes this Fall in one of the most stacked anime schedules of the year overall, and the anime has dropped a special new poster for Season 4! Satoru Noda’s original manga series came to an end earlier this year, but the franchise is still far from over as the anime is getting ready to hit with new episodes as Sugimoto and Asirpa take on the next phase of their dangerous hunt for the gold....

Marvel’s Avengers is making a Hawkeye outfit based on one of the character’s MCU appearances earnable through shipments. Marvel heroes are known for having a wide array of costumes throughout their lives, both on-screen and on the page. When Hawkeye was adapted for the big screen, he was given an outfit that… didn’t really resemble Hawkeye whatsoever. Obviously, he has the bow and arrow, but his purple outfit with and theatrical mask and armor is nowhere to be found....