January 3rd, 2013 at 10:50PM
geneticist: An invader cell (orange) is surrounded by macrophages (blue) whose function is to engulf and digest such invader cells. (via)

geneticist:

An invader cell (orange) is surrounded by macrophages (blue) whose function is to engulf and digest such invader cells. (via)

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November 11th, 2012 at 1:11PM
When I genetically engineer my child from a test tube, I want them to have big eyes. — Crystal Castles’ Alice Glass on the future in our latest feature interview. (via pitchfork)
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October 8th, 2012 at 9:04PM

geneticist:

“Jewel Caterpillars” are the larvae of Dalceridae moths. Their gooey coating is unpalatable and therefore serves to protect them from predators. Instead of forming a cocoon, the larvae builds a cage where it will pupate. Image sources [x][xx]

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October 2nd, 2012 at 12:36PM

Lockitron - Keyless Entry Using Your Phone (by lockitron)

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September 28th, 2012 at 10:38AM
Burn victim identified by maggots on body - life - 28 September 2012 - New Scientist

Burn victim identified using DNA found inside the digestive systems of maggots that were feeding off the body.
13 notes #New Scientist#Science#Health#Medicine#CSI#Body#Maggots#DNA#Victim#Burns
August 27th, 2012 at 11:02PM
The Face of an Ant - As Seen Through An Electron Microscope

The Face of an Ant - As Seen Through An Electron Microscope

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August 7th, 2012 at 1:27PM
geneticist: A piece of used dental floss under a microscope, Photography by Steve Gschmeisser (via) Yeah, so I should probably start flossing…

geneticist:

A piece of used dental floss under a microscope, Photography by Steve Gschmeisser (via)

Yeah, so I should probably start flossing…

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July 6th, 2012 at 7:53PM

(via absintheminded)

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May 10th, 2012 at 5:02PM
Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag - Digestive Health Center - Everyday Health

This is why you don’t leave food in a bathroom…
#Outbreak#News#Norovirus#Virus#Contagious#Health#Science
May 1st, 2012 at 3:06PM
Snake Born With Hand Shocks Scientists

joshuadavidwatson:
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