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After completing a bachelor's degree in biology and masters degree in psychology, I went on to do just about everything that's legal (and perhaps a few things that weren't). In my convoluted career path, I have wandered into zoo keeping, copywriting, market

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Sciences > Cellular Biology Osmosis and cell membranes: 1 of 4
Looking for an explanation of the sometimes confusing terms 'diffusion', 'osmosis' and 'tonicity'? Look no further. Each of these concepts, how they relate to each other, and how they play out in both animal and plant cells are detailed below. * What Is Diffusion? * Diffusion is the passive transport of molecules from an ar... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Diagnosis of novel H1N1 flu versus seasonal influenza: 1 of 4
The cold weather flu season is now here, and you may be wondering, "If I get sick, how do I know if it is seasonal influenza or swine flu?" Both seasonal flu and H1N1 are influenza A viruses, which share many characteristics and symptoms of infection. Only laboratory tests, not symptoms alone, can distinguish the common flu f... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD): Diagnosis and prognosis: 1 of 4
While many of us may wish our lives were more orderly, those suffering from OCPD take these traits to an extreme that interferes with their ability to lead a normal life. * OCPD Is not OCD * Although Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is similar in name to Obsessive-Compulsive Anxiety Disorder (OCD), these are... More..
Health & Fitness > Personality Disorders Dependent personality disorder: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment: 1 of 4
DPD is a psychological personality disorder characterized by neediness. Dependent personalities want to be taken care of, cling to those they depend on, and often rely on others to make decisions for them. They have a strong fear of rejection and may become suicidal when faced with a disintegrating relationship. Those with De... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Common garden herbs to use in your cooking: 7 of 26
The first question to ask when starting a kitchen herb garden is "What should I grow"? Well, grow the herbs that you frequently use for cooking and teas, but be aware of the cardinal rule of herb gardening; herbs need sun, and a lot of it. If you plan to grow your kitchen herb garden indoors, make sure that you have a suitabl... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases What are the symptoms of swine flu?: 3 of 11
In the spring of 2009, a new H1N1 swine flu virus emerged. This flu virus was considered "novel" because it had previously only infected animals. Then it made the jump to humans. But if you, or a family member, come down with symptoms of influenza this flu season, how do you know if it is H1N1? * Signs and Symptoms of Novel H... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to attract birds to your backyard: 8 of 28
Food, water and shelter are the three basics of attracting wild birds. Creating a habitat in your yard that provides these necessities will increase the number and variety of bird species that will visit.* Location, Location, Location * If you are creating a focal area for attracting birds, carefully plan where it will be lo... More..
Sciences > Zoology A guide to understanding animals' scientific names: 2 of 7
To understand the binomial nomenclature of scientific names, it helps to have at least a general understanding of how scientists categorize living things. The science of taxonomy and systematics involves the classification of organisms according to evolutionary relationships; how closely related they are to each other. Before... More..
Sciences > Chemistry How to make fake blood: 2 of 7
Real blood is dark red and has a thick consistency, so getting theatrical blood to appear realistic can be tricky. A concoction that is too thin, and brightly colored, will look artificial, like paint. Here's the perfect recipe for realistic-looking, non-toxic and completely edible fake blood to help you scare up a deliciousl... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How bats can be helpful guests in your garden: 3 of 10
Pesky mosquitoes keeping you indoors in the evenings? Are moths driving you mad flapping against your screen door? Before you head out to buy chemical insecticides for controlling your summer insect problem, try a greener solution. Bats!These flying mammals are nature's antidote to night-flying insects. They eat half of their... More..