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Friday, March 8, 2013

Facts about replication of DNA

FACTS ABOUT REPLICATION OF DNA



Genetic information is carried out from parents to offsprings by proper replication of parental DNA molecules. The important fact about DNA replication is that it has a self complementary nature.

Facts about DNA Replication
Genetic information is carried out from parents to their offsprings by a proper replication of the parental DNA molecules. Usually the information is present in one or more double stranded DNA molecules. Replication of double stranded DNA is a more complex and multistep process because; a supply of energy is needed to unwind the twist. Moreover, single enzyme can catalyze only a small number of physical and chemical reactions, but in replication, many types of reactions are involved.
The most important fact about the DNA replication is that it has a self complementary nature i.e. each of the two strands of every parental DNA molecules acts as a template for the development of a complementary daughter strand.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Having sex while sick can reduce a fever due to the sweat produced | science facts

Having sex while sick can reduce a fever due to the sweat produced

Sex is also a pain reliever, ten times more effective than Valium: immediately before orgasm, levels of the hormone oxytocin rise by five times, determining a huge release of endorphins. These chemicals calm pain, from a minor headache to arthritis or migraines, and with no secondary effects.

Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting | science facts

Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting


Cracking your knuckles (or any of your joints) can have therapeutic benefits. When you crack one of your joints you are pulling the bones that are connected at the joint apart from each other. This process stimulates your tendons, relaxes your muscles, and loosens your joints. Chiropractors do this for spinal joints when your back is sore and stiff, but you can do this on your own for your knuckles, toes, knees, neck, etc.

There’s a wild mushroom that tastes like chicken | science facts

There’s a wild mushroom that tastes like chicken

Laetiporus is a type of edible mushroom that grows in many areas of the world. It is also known as "sulphur shelf," "chicken of the woods," and "the chicken mushroom" because many people think that it tastes similar to chicken.
The mushroom grows in large brackets made up of 2-10 inch wide shelves. These brackets can grow very large with some reaching nearly 100 pounds.

Monday, March 4, 2013

10 Cool things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking | Discovery company


10 Cool things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

Even if you don't follow the developing theories in physics, you have probably heard of the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. Most known as a brilliant mind in a paralyzed body, he's prided himself on making his complex physical concepts accessible to the public and writing the bestseller, "A Brief History of Time."
And if you are a fan of Conan O'Brien, "The Simpsons" or "Star Trek," you might have seen him brandishing his cool wit during guest appearances on those shows.

Fun and Interesting Science Facts | amazing facts

FUN AND AMAZING FACTS


Amaze yourself and your friends with these science facts! This is a collection of fun and interesting science facts. 

  • When you crack a whip, it makes a sharp sound because the tip of the whip is traveling faster than the speed of sound. It is a sort of mini sonic boom!
  • You could theoretically lose weight eating celery since it takes more calories to digest celery than are contained in the vegetable.
  • Shark teeth are as hard as steel.
  • The only letter not used in the periodic table is J.
  • Lobsters have blue blood.

Tongue possesses receptors that can sense different tastes | Science based life

Science based life


On your tongue you possess receptors that can sense, very generally, the following tastes:
Sweet – usually indicates energy rich nutrients
Umami – the taste of amino acids (e.g. meat broth or aged cheese)
Salty – allows modulating diet for electrolyte balance
Sour – typically the taste of acids
Bitter – allows sensing of diverse natural toxins