GeographyBiogeographic Realm A biogeographic realm is the broadest biogeographic division of the Earth’s land area based on terrestrial creature distribution patterns. It is a huge geographical area…
HealthNurse Log A nurse log is a fallen tree that gives ecological support to saplings as it decays. It usually refers to a log or record kept…
EnvironmentForest Ecology Forest ecology is the scientific study of the interconnected patterns, processes, flora, fauna, and ecosystems found in forests. It is a field of ecology that…
BiologyRecombinant DNA (rDNA) Recombinant DNA (rDNA) is a molecular biology and genetic engineering technology that includes mixing DNA from two or more different sources to create a new…
EngineeringMass Spectrometry (MS) Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique used to determine the chemical composition of a sample by measuring the mass-to-charge ratio of charged particles. It…
BiologyProtein Tags Peptide sequences are genetically grafted onto recombinant proteins to form protein tags. Short amino acid sequences that are genetically modified and linked to a protein…
BiologySynthetic Biology – a Multidisciplinary Field of Science Synthetic biology (SynBio) is a multidisciplinary discipline of study that focuses on living systems and organisms, and it employs engineering concepts to create new biological…
BiologyOscillating Gene – in Molecular Biology Oscillating genes, also known as oscillatory genes, are a type of gene that has periodic changes in its expression levels throughout time. In molecular biology,…
BiologyDNA Barcoding – a molecular biology technique DNA barcoding is a molecular biology technique used to identify and classify organisms by studying a short and standardized area of their DNA. Algae DNA…
ManagementParticipatory Monitoring Participatory monitoring is a method in which stakeholders, including local populations, actively participate in data collection, and analysis, and use it to evaluate and manage…
EconomicsParticipatory Poverty Assessment Participatory Poverty Assessment (PPA) is a method for understanding poverty and its numerous dimensions through the eyes of those who live with it. It is…
HealthIs Eating Red Meat Associated with Inflammation? There is evidence that high consumption of red meat may be linked to an increased risk of inflammation. According to several research, diets heavy in…