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Sciences > Botany Which tree has the largest girth?
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What an interesting question!The widest tree ever recorded was a European Chestnut on Mt. Etna, Sicily, known as "The Tree of a Thousand Horses". In the late 18th Century, its circumference measured 190 feet, but it has since grown into 3 separate parts. The widest tree found in the United States is "General Sherman" (102.6 f... More..

Sciences > Botany How plants support the existence of life
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When we think about life and living, what is it we actually mean? Disregarding high-minded concerns like self-fulfillment, security and love, what exactly are the basic requirements for your continued existence? Well, most people can pretty much boil down their fundamental requirements for life to the following: air, water, f... More..

Sciences > Cellular Biology The basics of gel electrophoresis
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One of the workhorse techniques widely utilized in the study of biological macromolecules (DNA, RNA, protein) is gel electrophoresis. Electrophoresis is the process of inducing the migration of charged particles under the influence of an electrical field or current. Gel electrophoresis combines the application of electrical c... More..

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