I know it sounds strange coming from someone in research and someone that teaches pharmacology, but I really do feel that as a society, we tend to over-medicate. The why of it is probably due to a lot of things: commercials advertising medications for everything under the sun, the ease of getting things over-the-counter (OTC), […]
Archive | Nature and Science RSS feed for this archive
See-Through Brains…Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
That’s right folks. Researchers have figured out how to make mouse brains invisible. An Invisibility Cloak for brains… I can see the head shakes and snorts of derision. “What good is it to make a brain invisible if you’re supposed to be using it for research?” Never fear, Dr. Fab will tell you how! The […]
See Mars Through the Rover’s Eyes
How many of us have ever dreamed of setting foot on an alien world? When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut and explore the universe like Captain Kirk. Hopping from galaxy to galaxy, having all sorts of adventures and meeting amazing alien species. And while the human race has yet to […]
Adorable Animal: Matty the Sloth
SQUEEEEEEEEE! I may just die from the cuteness of this video. Seriously. I need a sloth. Like now!
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Chlamydia
“I just got Chlamydia!” said Dr. Fab as she ran through the halls. :O It was quite hilarious watching professors peeking out of their offices as I ran by. Once they caught sight of my newest microbe, they laughed and asked to hold my cute little Chlamydia. Now who wouldn’t love a face like […]
Baby Arthropods
I was watching an episode of Blue Planet on Saturday, the soothing voice of Sir David Attenborough streaming through the house as I made breakfast. Hubby says, “Honey, you gotta come see these!” I hurried into the living room and was met with one of the most adorable things I’ve ever seen. When most people […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Valentine’s Day Special
Ahhh, love is in the air as is the scent of roses and chocolate. I have been planning this episode of Dr. Fab’s Microbes since I first started this many months ago. I even ordered a special set of plushies just for this occasion. It’s been rather difficult to keep from posting them early because […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: E. coli
For this week’s edition of Dr. Fab’s Microbes I bring you Escherichia coli or E. coli to all his friends. I can see people panicking about the E. coli and saying it’s a horrible microbe that does nothing but cause death and destruction and diarrhea. And while it CAN cause illness, this little guy is actually a […]
Cute Aggression: Whaaaaaaaaaaat?
It seems strange to see those two words together, doesn’t it? But if you see a picture like this: You will be brought to a state of euphoria and squee-age that can’t be contained. You will put your hands up to your face and you will feel the uncontainable urge to peench something. Or perhaps […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Chicken Pox
Ahhhh, that lovely childhood infection Chicken pox (varicella-zoster virus) is usually contracted by kids but that isn’t always the case. Teens and adults can get it too and it’s usually worse the older you are. Better to get it while you’re younger. Back in my day, when a kid got chicken pox, you’d bring your […]
Vampire Squid
As I’m sure you all have learned by now, I am a biology nerd. LOVE science and all the super cool and fascinating creatures of this world. One of the most fascinating regions is the inky depths of the oceans. Scientists once thought these would be lifeless since all life had to have connections to […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Clostridium perfringens
Today’s microbe is a rather nasty little bugger. He is Clostridium perfringens and is a normal little bug that inhabits the intestinal tract of humans. People can get food poisoning from this bacteria by eating meat that hasn’t been prepared properly. Infections like this are not usually fatal. But there is something else that C. perfringens can cause […]
Dr. fab’s Microbes: African Sleeping Sickness
Welcome to this week’s edition of Dr. Fab’s Microbes! I decided to do something a little different this time and do a video instead of just a post Hope you all enjoy learning more about African Sleeping Sickness. For more information on my fuzzy microbes or to order some for yourself or that awesome nerdy […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This nasty little bacteria is spread through air droplets of people that are infected. Many people will recover from the infection and never show evidence of the bacteria. But there are some that will relapse after a few weeks of the initial infection. The symptoms of […]
Dr. Fab’s Microbes: Aaaachoo!!!!
*sniff sniff* That’s right folks. Dr. Fab has gone and caught a sniffle. Not feeling too bad but this runny nose is going to drive me insane. The common cold is making its rounds as is typical during the winter months. The most common cause of the cold is rhinoviruses but there are actually hundreds […]
BUY NOW! The Chosen
BUY NOW! Shattered Destiny
BUY NOW! The Mad Lord Lucian
BUY NOW! Dangerous Reflections: Alexis Davenport, Book One
BUY NOW! Twisted Reflections: Alexis Davenport, Book Two
BUY NOW! Battlespace Anthology
Proud member of RMFW!
Follow me on Pinterest!
The content of this page is protected by copyright laws
