Articles written by Diane Ursu

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is an ever-changing example of ecological succession, particularly secondary succession.

Nov 16, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Proper setup of user accounts, avoiding weak passwords, performing timely WordPress upgrades, and WordPress backups stop hackers from ruining your blog.

Nov 4, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Biology jobs comprise several scientific disciplines that contribute information on the different levels of organization to more fully understand life.

Nov 3, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Cellular respiration facilitates ATP production to fuel cell processes. It includes glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Oct 12, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Flowering plants are monocots or dicots based on the number of cotyledons produced when a seed sprouts. Other characteristics are used for identification.

Oct 12, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Carnivorous plants, also called insectivorous plants, are plants that eat animals. They include the pitcher plant, the Venus flytrap, and the sundew.

Oct 12, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The coveted yellow jersey, or maillot jaune, is one of four jerseys awarded to riders at the end of each Tour de France stage.

Jul 5, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Learn how to write a nursing resume that is targeted, succinct, and designed to secure a job interview for a nursing career.

Jun 25, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Dachshunds are loyal companions with big personalities. Dachshund characteristics may create the appearance of a problematic wiener dog.

Jun 25, 2010 - Diane Ursu

A live Asian carp was found near Lake Michigan on June 22, 2010. Is it too late to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes? Will the Chicago locks be closed?

Jun 24, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Shingles is a painful condition affecting a nerve. It usually produces a rash with blisters. Medications may help shorten the illness and treat the pain.

Jun 23, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The shingles vaccine decreases the risk of having a shingles outbreak by 51% in those who have never had shingles. It is unknown if it prevents recurrence.

Jun 23, 2010 - Diane Ursu

After an episode of chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in nerves and may later develop into shingles (herpes zoster).

Jun 23, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Pigmentation is an adaptation to the presence of UV light that contributes to reproductive success by influencing folate and vitamin D3 levels in the body.

Jun 22, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Skin pigmentation is a response to the body's need for vitamin D3 production and protection from UV light. It is an adaptation to the environment.

Jun 22, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Yawning and spider web formation are examples of innate behaviors called fixed action patterns. Once initiated, fixed action patterns cannot be interrupted.

Jun 19, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Biology concepts and connections are often presented in lists and units, but biology students may struggle when critical thinking is not developed.

Jun 12, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Muscle activity, blood pH, and body temperature affect heart rate and breathing rate. These processes work together to maintain the body's normal state.

May 26, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The presence of a cell nucleus is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic DNA is also copied into RNA for gene expression.

May 7, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The bacteriophage virus structure allows it to invade bacteria for virus reproduction. New bacteriophages are released by cell lysis due to osmosis.

May 7, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Taxonomic classification is an important part of phylogenetic systematics. It begins with the three domains of life and becomes much more specific.

May 1, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Taxonomic classification illustrates the relationships between all life. It begins with the three domains of life and four kingdoms.

May 1, 2010 - Diane Ursu

An organism's taxonomic classification as Archaea, Bacteria or Eukarya depends on cell structure and genetic material.

Apr 28, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Single, prokaryotic cells comprise archaea. Archaean cell walls contain L-glycerol isomers, which differ from those of bacteria and eukaryotes.

Apr 27, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Bacteria are single, prokaryotic cells. They are different from archaea in that peptidoglycan is a major component in the bacterial cell wall.

Apr 27, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Keep kids safe on camping trips by following child safety tips including bike safety, swimming tips, and fire safety for kids.

Apr 15, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Human waste disposal using a cathole is easy and often the preferred method when wilderness camping. Biodegradable toilet paper may be buried in some areas.

Apr 13, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Wilderness camping without access to a toilet can be intimidating for women. Careful planning with the proper camping supplies can ease the anxiety.

Apr 13, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Yeast is used for making beer, wine and bread in the form of brewer's yeast and baking yeast. This fungus also causes yeast infections such as oral thrush.

Apr 11, 2010 - Diane Ursu

It is not uncommon for student loan companies to harass borrowers of private student loans. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) offers borrower protection.

Feb 13, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Bioethics addresses conflicts between science and morality. While there is no resolution for many bioethical issues, there are ethical options.

Feb 11, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The Italian gourmet burger is an easy gourmet hamburger recipe consisting of Italian herbs and spices and matched with the right hamburger condiments.

Feb 10, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Jehovah's Witnesses may not have blood transfusions; however, discussion of all options is vital for truly informed consent, and patient confidentiality is necessary.

Feb 9, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Although the Watchtower Society banned blood transfusions, it is important to discuss this procedure with Jehovah's Witnesses and maintain strict patient confidentiality.

Feb 9, 2010 - Diane Ursu

The Stanley Milgram Experiment demonstrated the likelihood of one's obedience to authority using imaginary shock punishment and raised the debate of research ethics.

Feb 3, 2010 - Diane Ursu

A newly-introduced species may change an ecosystem by becoming an invasive species that alters the food supply and habitat, leading to diminished native populations.

Jan 27, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Sexual reproduction allows for natural selection and genetic diversity which increase the likelihood that progeny may not receive harmful genetic mutations.

Jan 26, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Cholesterol natural remedies can be part of one's daily diet. There are many cholesterol-lowering choices. Learn how to reduce cholesterol with simple dietary changes.

Jan 25, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Eat a heart-healthy diet for controlling cholesterol. Include foods high in fiber to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol.

Dec 26, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Equine thrush is a bacterial infection of the hoof caused by muddy and unsanitary conditions. Treating thrush is easy with hoof cleaning and topical ointments.

Dec 10, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Franklin Roosevelt's proclamation of Thanksgiving on the third Thursday of November sparked controversy. It was well within his right, however; but Congress regulated it.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Cord blood collection is an easy process and cord blood storage is reliable should leukemia or other conditions arise. The cost of cord blood banking is small.

Nov 21, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Several molecular interactions affect the structure of a polypeptide.

Oct 22, 2009 - Diane Ursu

The skeletal system supports and protects the body, creates blood cells, and stores and releases calcium.

Oct 14, 2009 - Diane Ursu

The respiratory system is comprised of a series of organs that prepare incoming air for gas exchange in the lungs.

Oct 13, 2009 - Diane Ursu

The digestive system consists of organs that are responsible for breaking down food and absorbing molecules and nutrients that are necessary for cellular function.

Oct 13, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Each month, the female reproductive organs work together to prepare for pregnancy.

Oct 11, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Sensory receptors send impulses to the brain regarding the environment in and around the body.

Oct 11, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Cancer begins when there is a mutation to the genetic code that controls cell division.

Oct 11, 2009 - Diane Ursu