Genetic Code By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 18, 2017 Genetic Code Definition The genetic code is the code our body uses to convert the instructions contained in our DNA the essential materials of life. It is typically discussed using the “codons” found in mRNA, as mRNA is the messenger that carries information from the DNA to the site of protein synthesis. Everything in our cells is ultimately built based on the genetic code....
Genetic Drift By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition Genetic drift is a change in allele frequency in a population, due to a random selection of certain genes. Oftentimes, mutations within the DNA can have no effect on the fitness of an organism. These changes in genetics can increase or decrease in a population, simply due to chance. Genetic Drift Explained Although variations of genes (also known as alleles) can be selected for because they help or hinder an organism, other mutations can have no effect....
Marvel Studios has been diving head-first into the multiverse with projects like Loki, Spider-Man: No Way Home and now Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Multiverse of Madness focuses primarily on the multiverse and features some pretty cool cameos from some surprising Marvel heroes. During the film we’re introduced to iconic Marvel group from the universe designated 838, the Illuminati, and the line up featured Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain Marvel (Lashana Lynch), Black Bolt (Anson Mount), Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Mr....
Minions: The Rise of Gru is set to be released on digital on Tuesday, August 30th and ahead of the release, ComicBook.com has been given an exclusive clip offering a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at a pivotal moment in the Minions’ efforts to help Gru — the moment they met Master Chow. In the clip, which you can check out in the video player above, the film’s director Kyle Balda and co-director Brad Ableson break down Master Chow (voiced by Michelle Yeoh), the former Kung Fu teacher and master martial artist who saves Minions Kevin, Stuart, and Bob from villainous goons with her epic skills....
PR Interval By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: November 1, 2020 The PR interval is found on electrocardiogram readings that measure the electrical activity of the heart. It is the first part of an electrocardiogram and indicates how well electrical signals pass from the atria to the ventricles. A depressed, short, or prolonged PR interval is associated with specific heart-related medical conditions. What is the PR Interval? PR intervals represent the first part of a heart beat and are measured in seconds or milliseconds....
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’s premiere featured an extraterrestrial visitor and some fans were wondering what’s going on. Well, Bruce Banner and his cousin Jennifer Walters are run off the road in the early-going by a Sakaar spaceship and that’s the catalyst for She-Hulk’s powers. The Hulkimmediately recognizes the model of spacecraft and says that he’s going to have to “check on that” at some point. Back in Thor: Ragnarok, Banner’s alter-ego was a storied gladiator in The Grandmaster’s games....
The previously announced limited series adaptation of Stephen King’s Billy Summers is now a feature film and it may have found its director and star. Deadline reports that the series became a film after some development and shopping around to cable/streamers, though it’s unclear if the two things are related as a result of minimal interest on the TV side. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way are set to produce the film, and according to the trade both the Star Wars: The Force Awakens director and the Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood star could make it their next project if all things go well in the development stage....
Suicide Squad director David Ayer is commending DC Comics movie fans for their “negativity.” If you’ve been on Twitter for the past week and change, there’s no way you have missed the fandom turmoil over all the change at DC Films. Peter Safran and James Gunn are leaving their stamp on the beloved universe. That means a lot of the Zack Snyder-era stuff is getting rebooted or placed aside. Naturally, fans of those characters and that universe have been vocal in their opposition to these changes....
Technoblade’s in-game Minecraft memorial has received hundreds of thousands of messages from fans. For those who are unware, Technoblade was a Minecraft YouTuber who passed away from cancer at age 23 last week. The YouTuber amassed over 10 million subscribers during his nearly 10 year tenure on the platform and made a massive impact on the community. His father released one last video on the channel, revealing the YouTuber’s final message to his fans....
Last year, James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad hit theatres on August 6th, so folks involved with the DC film have been celebrating its anniversary. The movie did well among critics and audiences alike, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% from critics and an 82% from audiences. ComicBook.com’s own Jenna Anderson gave the movie a 5 out of 5 and called it “exhilarating and emotional.” The cast of the film was quite stacked and featured many exciting names on the line-up....
Today is the first day of 2017, which means it’s the perfect time to start making plans for the upcoming year. One thing that should definitely be on your bucket list for 2017 is to get out and explore the great state we are fortunate enough to call home. Luckily for you, we took the liberty of putting together a list of must-see, must-visit places throughout the state. So, without further ado, here are 20 places in Mississippi you should definitely visit in 2017....
What Happens to a Cell in an Isotonic Solution By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 17, 2018 Life depends on water, and cells are very sensitive to the fluid environment surrounding them. They react to the composition of the extracellular fluid (ECF), and with conditions stray outside the range of equilibrium, it can easily cause damage or death. The body strives to keep all its systems in equilibrium and regulating fluid balance begins at the cellular level....
Hugh Grant might be playing a rogue in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but there’s a growing suspicion that his character is connected to a more powerful enemy rooted in D&D lore. Although Paramount Pictures gave fans a first look at Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves last week, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the movie. For instance, it’s unclear exactly who or what the villain of the new movie is....
To the average person, Arkansas may seem like a place where nothing happens. Oh, if that were only the case and we residents of the Natural State could live the simple, easy life all the time. We might fly under the radar at times and be a flyover state to you, but if you look closer you’ll find that Arkansas has been on the map and under the social microscope quite a few times throughout the years....
You’ve come to the right place. You are looking for restaurants here in Arkansas that are truly unique in some way, right? Well, friend, below you’re going to find 11 places where you can get absolutely delicious food in restaurants you can’t find anywhere but the Natural State. From gorgeous views to tiny trains that deliver food to your table, these 11 restaurants need to be experienced to be believed....
Bilirubin By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 1, 2018 Bilirubin Definition Bilirubin is a molecule formed from the breakdown of red blood cells, and other cells with porphyrins. Red blood cells carry special molecules, called hemes (a type of porphyrin), which hosts an iron atom. This arrangement allows the red blood cell to carry oxygen. When blood cells break down, they release the heme into the blood, which could do damage if not controlled....
Black Clover is gearing up for the release of its very first feature film, and Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King is stacking up its cast with a new original character making their debut in the new movie! Following the end of the TV anime’s multi-year run, it was announced that the franchise would then be branching out with its very first movie effort. As fans get curious about what to expect from the new project, the new movie is teasing more of its original story and new characters that we will get to meet when it hits next year....
Bryophyte By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Bryophyte Definition Bryophytes are a group of plant species that reproduce via spores rather than flowers or seeds. Most bryophytes are found in damp environments and consist of three types of non-vascular land plants: the mosses, hornworts, and liverworts. Bryophyte Characteristics The following characteristics are exhibited by bryophytes: Bryophytes are non-vascular land plants. Although they do exhibit specialized structures for water transportation, they are devoid of vascular tissue....
“The best” is subjective to some degree based on preferences. If you are a city person, you would hate to be out in the middle of nowhere, while others cringe at the idea of living in a big city. So, with that in mind, we tried to pick the best in certain categories, based on a variety of factors. Here are our picks for the best places to live in the wonderful state of Missouri....
Langerhans Cell By: Kate Latham Last Updated: April 26, 2021 Langerhans cells are a type of immune cell found primarily in the epidermis that have important roles in the stimulation and suppression of the adaptive immune response. They are members of the dendritic cell family and function as antigen-presenting cells. When a Langerhans cell encounters a pathogen, it engulfs the infectious agent and breaks it down into protein fragments. Some of these fragments are displayed on the surface of the cell and presented to naïve T cells in the lymph nodes to stimulate an immune response....
