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Biology Biology Basics Experiments/Lab Study Aids From Regina Bailey, your Guide to Biology Heavier People Have Larger Leg Bones Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that heavier individuals have femurs with a wider shaft. This discovery is good news for forensic scientists in that it could help them determine the identity of an unknown person from their remains. While the information gained from the study cannot pin-point... Read more Asexual Reproduction Pros and Cons In asexual reproduction, one individual produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself. Asexual reproduction can be very advantageous to certain animals. Animals that remain in one particular place and are unable to look for mates would need to reproduce asexually. Another advantage of asexual... Read more Bee Study Reveals Clues to the Aging Process Studies with bees reveal a possible link between brain proteins and dementia in humans. According to researcher Gro Amdam, brain cells in bees and in humans are similar. The studies revealed that when older bees assumed roles normally done by younger bees, some of the older bees had an increase in proteins that help... Read more DNA Models Constructing DNA models is a great way to learn about DNA structure, function, and replication. DNA models are representations of the structure of DNA. These representations can be physical models created from almost any type of material or they can be computer generated models. They can be constructed from candy, paper, and even jewelry... Read more See More About:  dna models  nucleic acids  biology science fair projects Biology Ads Biology Weak Bones About Leg Leg Cramps Leg Lengthening Featured Articles Biology Dictionary Cell Biology Games and Quizzes Genetics Human Anatomy & Biology Plant Biology   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Regina Bailey Biology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Biology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Science Fair Projects Biology 101 Biology Study Tips Virtual Dissections Sexual Reproduction Advertisement