Perkins BP, LSU Biological Sciences Undergraduate May 9, 2008 The nuclear envelope is the double membrane that surrounds the nucleus and separates the genetic material and nucleoplasm from the cytosol in eukaryotic cells. It is composed of the inner and outer nuclear membranes (each consisting of a lipid bilayer), nuclear pore complexes, and the nuclear [... […]

B. P. Perkins, LSU Biology Undergrad Introduction The competitive exclusion principle can be paraphrased in four words: Complete competitors cannot coexist (Hardin, 1960). Although some find this to be an over-simplified maxim that may cause some ecologists to overlook more important underlying evidence, it does raise some interesting questions in the curiou […]

Genetic Nomenclature The phenotype of an organism consists of the observable traits of that organism. The genotype is the actual genetic composition of the organism, its genes and alleles. There are commonly accepted rules followed when naming the phenotypes and genotypes in bacteria, although notations can vary. The phenotype is designated using a three let […]

Being able to converse with people in a language other than your own is a great feeling and one of the languages that is on a lot of peoples wish list is Spanish. As with so much in the age of the Internet there are now a great many ways to learn Spanish or almost any other language you [...]

If you are a keen sportsman or woman, or just like to try and keep fit, the footwear you choose can have a large impact on your enjoyment. Getting the right footwear will ensure you can exercise for weeks, months and years without the risk of injury. For most forms of recreational exercise, comfortable shoes designed for the sport [...]

Ah, California, the sunshine state. Surely this West Coast state has to be one of the most desirable places to live in the whole of the US, if not the world. It should be no surprise therefore that the market for California real estate is pretty hot at the moment. If you are thinking of upping sticks from wherever [...]