cellular & microscopic biology library

 

Cellular and microbiology allow scientists to study cells and microorganisms. Cellular biology is the study of cells, including their structure and function. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which include algae, bacteria, and viruses.

Featured Article:  How Stem Cells Work

We hear about them on the news and we listen to politicians argue for and against them using them to treat disease. Learn all about stem cells and the research, challenges and controversy that surround them. See more »

Rotifer

Rotifer, a microscopic animal. There are approximately 2,000 species. Most species live in freshwater; some live in the sea; and a few live as parasites in or on other organisms.

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Seaweed

Seaweed, the common name for many kinds of marine algae. Although the name is sometimes used for all of the marine algae, most botanists restrict the term to the larger algae that are attached or have been attached to the sea bottom.

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Stem Cell

Stem Cell, a cell with the capacity to divide repeatedly with little change for long periods of time.

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Vertebrates

Vertebrates, animals with backbones. The vertebrates include humans and other mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.

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