SCIENCE NEWS - Brain cells take a break!!

BIOBASICS is glad to offer an all-new and thrilling column called SCIENCE NEWS. This column will feature recent, interesting facts and studies about science in general and Biology in particular. 'HAPPY READING'

Just as we need little break after long hours of study, Neurons (the brain cells that conduct electricity) take breaks periodically as a person heads into deep sleep. These pauses in neuron activity help keep people asleep, even if they hear noises or are touched.


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SCIENCE NEWS - Silk Superpowers!!

BIOBASICS is glad to offer an all-new and thrilling column called SCIENCE NEWS. This column will feature recent, interesting facts and studies about science in general and Biology in particular. We bring you this interesting fact file about the world's most adorable fabric, THE SILK. Happy reading!!

Spider-Man isn’t the only person with an interest in spider silk, recent studies suggest that silk threads could be used to make bulletproof vests and support structures for growing cells, among other materials. Scientists are even trying to get silk from animals such as goats.

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BIOBASICS Question of the week

BIOBASICS Question of the Week

Which is the Smallest carnivorous mammal on earth?

BIOBASICS Solution: The smallest carnivorous mammal is called The Least Weasel. This little mammal is found throughout the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America, except for Ireland, Iceland and eastern Canada; it extends as far south as North Africa. It has been intrduced into New Zealand and Australia. It's mass is 57 grams at the most!


The Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) belongs to the genus Mustela which is placed in the order Carnivora.