Archive for May, 2010

Mitochondrial DNA Role in Health and Science

Mitochondria are found within the cells and have its own set of DNA which is known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Mitchondrial DNA has a total of 37 genes which are all very important for the normal function of the mitochondria. Thirteen of the mtDNA genes give the instructions to produce enzymes needed for oxidative phosphorylation [...]

Science Books – Men – Twice As Likely Smarter Or Dumber Than Women

This study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh was the first to seek out any differences in the intelligence quotient between men and women. Other studies have shown, as again in this study that there is no notable difference in the average intelligence between men and women. Many fields of science have noticed and [...]

The Evolution of Clocks – Clocks And Science

The evolution of clocks is a study in time … how clocks and science merged over time to bring us to the point where every second of every day is measured in precision… allowing us to define each day down to each second.Those first clocks were developed when the Egyptians in 3500 BC decided they [...]