How Slime Chemistry Can Help Us Understand The Origin Of Life

How Slime Chemistry Can Help Us Understand The Origin Of LifeSlime chemistry refers to the research on how life originates. The laboratory experiments conducted by researchers are responsible for the long search for the origin of life, the realm where life and the modern world have become interlinked. The search for an alternative solution is now so expensive that the simplest and most modern molecular biology techniques are now available at high cost.Slime chemistry involves studying the morphology and physical properties of living cells. The 'slime' refers to a biological material formed by living cells that prevents them from coalescing. Scientists have learned that slime is a simple organic chemical that has properties similar to that of methanol.The physical properties of the slime allow scientists to study its behavior, especially its absorption and release of energy. Many of the important discoveries have been obtained by studying slime biology.Slime cells make up a large part of the cell wall of bacteria. While normal bacteria have a hard outer wall, this is what makes the slime cell possible. Molecules that make up the slime contain a molecular anchor called G protein-coupled receptor.Cells in which slime cells have formed form a population that contains both living and dead cells. In addition, slime cells tend to become genetically mutated if they are allowed to come into contact with any foreign cell that is similar to their own.Slime chemistry holds the key to understanding how living cells come into contact with their environment. Slime cells are essentially containers in which living cells can pass through. Some researchers believe that the origin of life was largely driven by the existence of biological weapons used to combat other living creatures. The origin of life is now taking place everywhere: in the natural processes that characterize all life, in the functioning of stars, and even in the structure of our planet.By applying the scientific method, researchers can learn as much as they can about how life came to be. This knowledge is fundamental to any future discussions about the origin of life and may play a vital role in determining the kind of lives we are willing to create.

Studying General Biology

Studying General Biology Why and How to Study Biology ChaptersWhat do Biologists Do?Three Main Branches of Biology:Basic Biological ConceptsPeople often define themselves as what type of student they are using a left or right brain approach. In other words, they either think of themselves as having logic and information based interests or artistic and humanities related ones. Fortunately, when studying a polarizing subject like general biology, there are many ways you can become more involved in the subject you may either love or despise.Biological functions form a part of our daily lives, which includes everything from the bioinformatics that go into making your medicine to the cellular biology that go into enhancing your sports performance. Understanding the evolution of the field of biology, and the terms that make it up, can help you in your studies and in life.Subjects in the biological sciences are vastNucleus: structure found in most cells, except bacteria and some algae, that specializes in controlling and regulating the activit ies of the cell. Furthermore, it is where hereditary information, or genes, are locatedMeiosis: this is the process under which a germ cell divides its nucleus to form four sex cells, or gametes. Each gamete contains only half the amount of chromosomes as the original, parent cell.Cell division: the process under which cells reproduce, namely mitosis and meiosis.Phytotron: a special type of greenhouse utilized for studying plants and their environmentMolecule: a group of bonded atoms that form the smallest unit of a chemical compound, important for understanding plants’ molecular processes.Zoology forms a major part of biological studies, including knowledge over the make-up and behavior of animals. Some important terms to understand under this branch are:Selective breeding: the process by which parents are chosen to breed based off of particular characteristics with the aim of producing more desirable offspring.Heritable components: heritability is a statistic that involves a pro portion of phenotypic variance that is attributed to genetic varianceIn microbiology, there are many definitions one can encounter. However, the most important concepts to understand are the eight microorganisms that one can study.Eight microorganisms:Bacteria (eubacteria, archaea)AlgaeFungiProtozoaVirusesPrionsLichensSlime MoldsIf you're interested in learning how these concepts affect fields dealing with aquatic animals, check out marine biology!

Get Ready for Six LSATs a Year!

Get Ready for Six LSATs a Year! LSAT Law School Blog This June, the LSAT announced that during the 2018-19 school year the number of LSATs will expand from four to six administrations annually. This is undoubtedly excellent news for test takers who will obviously appreciate the added scheduling flexibility. However, there is an even bigger benefit for prospective law students looking to improve upon a previous score â€" beginning with the September 2016 exam there will no longer be any limit on the number of LSATs a test taker can record over a two-year period. The Law School Admission Council has announced these changes as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the barriers to entry into law school. New and veteran LSAT students alike should welcome this news. For those students who are just beginning their prep, it could give them a chance to fine tune their schedule if they are targeting the 2018 application cycle. Veteran LSAT takers on the other hand will also no longer feel the Sword of Damacles dangling above them on their third attempt in 18 months, if they’ve not quite yet reached your target score. 2017-18 â€" The Transition Year Because LSAT test dates are announced a year in advance, test dates through February 2018 will not be changing as part of this announcement. In addition to the recently completed June 12, 2017 exam, those dates are as follows: September 16 / September 18 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM December 2 / December 4 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM February 10 / February 12 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM 2018-19 â€" Six Tests Begin The 2018 LSAT testing year will still begin in June with the annual Monday exam at 12:30 PM on June 11, 2018. Then, there will be subtle shifts in the calendar beginning in the fall as the gaps between 2018-19 administrations begin to shorten to ultimately allow six exams in total: September 5 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) / September 8 â€" 8:30 AM November 17 / November 19 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM January 26 / January 28 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM March 30 / April 1 (Saturday Sabbath Observers) â€" 8:30 AM Monday June 3, 2019 â€" 12:30 PM The June 2019 test will also be considered as part of the 2018-19 testing calendar, as the start of the testing calendar will shift to July for the 2019-20 year. 2019-20 will then kick off with another Monday test July 29, 2019 at 12:30 PM, with another five tests to be announced next summer. What Does this Mean for LSAT Students? More than anything, it means there is significantly less wait time for the average potential law student. Gone are the days of having to plan for any test administration at a minimum a whole season in advance. Now, this doesn’t mean that like the GMAT or GRE there are tests being held on a nearly weekly or daily basis in the major metropolitan markets, but it does mean that if a student must reschedule because of an unexpected life or career conflict they can do so in a more rapid fashion. The other beneficiaries of this change will be students who feel they underperformed. There will still be the 3-4 week delay on score reports, but now, within two months, students will be able to take the test again and without the fear of potentially only having one chance left to take the exam for two years! This will also enable students to maintain their prepping momentum as they ready themselves for a repeat attempt, rather than having to try and extend their focus for an additional 2-4 months minimum. MyGuru experts are prepared to assist students in either camp prepare for their next LSAT whether it’s coming up this September or a longer term goal looking towards 2018 and beyond. About the Author Stefan Maisnier is one of our most experienced test prep and LSAT tutors, as well as our Director of Online Tutoring.

Benefits or a Teen Summer Job

Benefits or a Teen Summer Job If theres one thing every teen wants, its a little extra spending money. Without a doubt, a summer job has a big financial advantage for your teen, but here are seven other benefits: Earning money boosts your teens independence. A summer job helps your teen grow from a child who is completely reliant on you into a young adult capable of starting to support himself. With an income, your teen can start becoming a little more self-sufficient, saving for things she wants. That gives her a feel for independence from you and your pocketbook. Work instills a sense of pride. Extra spending money will give your teen a little more freedom, but it also fosters your teens sense of self-worth and self-respect. No longer does he need to ask you for money every time he wants to make a purchase. Hell feel empowered and proud of his hard work and growing bank account. Your teen will gain life skills. Filling out job applications, learning to make a strong impression in an interview, working with customers and dealing with different management stylesthese are real-world tasks and skills. Your teen might not realize how much that summer job is actually preparing him for scenarios he will face in life. A job teaches responsibility. By its very nature, a job requires your teen to be accountable by showing up somewhere on time, being dependable, fulfilling job duties and striving to do a job well. Teens who earn money also realize its value and begin to understand what it takes to accumulate those paychecks. Work nurtures your teens fiscal responsibility. Learning to save and manage money are important lessons your teen learns from working. Your teen might even choose to invest some money into a certificate of deposit or high-interest savings account, which cultivates good habits for adulthood. Working will help your teen learn to manage his time. If your teen wants to maintain his social life, put some effort toward college applications and also get a part-time job over summer, hell need to learn to prioritize his activities. That requires good time management and learning about a healthy work-life balance. Your teen will be exposed to different fields. Some jobs might spark a passion in your teenlike working at a bookstore, in a hospital or in a hospitality setting. You never know when your teen might discover a possible career path. There are many advantages to your teen getting a summer job, and best of all, a summer job wont interfere with school and your teens extracurricular and other obligations like an after-school job would. So, let him apply away and explore the options. The commitment will be good for him!

Thanksgiving Day 2016

Thanksgiving Day 2016 Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays, is coming. And we all know what it means! Prepare your special thanksgiving pants! One of my friends says, I dont stop eating when Im full. I stop eating when I hate myself :) But, if to be serious dont forget to give thanks for all the good things in your life. Try to show some appreciation and express your deepest gratitude to your family and friends for providing never-ending encouragement and support. Thanksgiving Day celebration has a rich history with multiple views. If you want  to learn more about it, read our article Thanksgiving Day â€" Are You Ready For an Annual Food Coma?  or ask one  of our history tutors! Happy Thanksgiving Day! Thanksgiving Day 2016 Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays, is coming. And we all know what it means! Prepare your special thanksgiving pants! One of my friends says, I dont stop eating when Im full. I stop eating when I hate myself :) But, if to be serious dont forget to give thanks for all the good things in your life. Try to show some appreciation and express your deepest gratitude to your family and friends for providing never-ending encouragement and support. Thanksgiving Day celebration has a rich history with multiple views. If you want  to learn more about it, read our article Thanksgiving Day â€" Are You Ready For an Annual Food Coma?  or ask one  of our history tutors! Happy Thanksgiving Day!

3 Ways to Calm Your Nerves Before a Job Interview

3 Ways to Calm Your Nerves Before a Job Interview pixabay.com Remember that you have this interview for a reason   If your nerves stem from you not being qualified enough, assure yourself of your worth and capabilities. Youve gotten as far as to get an interview, meaning, there was something about you and your application/resume that was enough to catch your employers eye to call you in for an interview. You dont quite have the job secured, but the employer already sees potential in you to secure it. Take another look at your resume while you reflect on what would make you perfect for the position. Are you experienced in the field that you are applying for? Are you capable of handling the tasks that are associated with the position? Even if this position is your first step into the field, you still are able to have the potential to fill the position. Employers arent always looking for the most seasoned applicant they look at a variety of things before coming to their final decision. Your personality, skills collected from prior experiences, and your commitment to the position all factor into how you are perceived as an applicant. Your ability to learn and adapt to change is even more important, as an employer will want you to be able to grow as the company does. Do your research   When it comes to an interview, being prepared can make a major difference in how nervous you will feel. You can do plenty of different types of research to prepare yourself. If you havent experienced the type of job interview youre going to do for your upcoming one, research different strategies to feel more prepared. If it is going to be a group interview, research how to make yourself stand out. A common (and obvious) strategy for a group interview is to be engaged and proactive in the interview. Doing so will keep the interviewers attention on you and help you from falling out of the conversation of the group interview, which is fairly easy if you spend the entire interview listening to other applicants answer and waiting for the perfect chance to answer. As Skype and phone interviews arent uncommon anymore, research different tips on how to handle a Skype interview. Make sure that all of your software for your computer and webcam is up to date in order to prevent any technical difficulties during your interview. Prepare not only yourself for the interview but also your space by tidying up the space that the webcam would show and limiting background noise by letting any possible roommates know that you are going to need a quiet setting until the end of your interview. Call someone from your support system   You may think that your job interview will seem insignificant to others even if you are personally fretting over it, but dont hesitate to reach out to someone from your personal support system. My go-to person to call whenever Im nervous about something I perceive as big is my mom. Even if it may seem silly to others, I know that my mom is always willing to listen to whatever has me worried and is able to give me advice on whatever is troubling me. When you call someone, it may just be you want to spill all your worries, but they can also help you with your nerves in other ways. They can help you practice for the interview by giving you questions and giving you pointers on your answers. They can also offer tips from their own experiences with job interviews to improve your experience.

Valentine`s Day vs. President`s Day

Valentine`s Day vs. President`s Day Well, now that the two holidays are over, let me ask; which one would you prefer? I had to ask myself this question when someone at work noticed that I had not one single comment to make about Valentines Day. What’s the matter, don’t you like Valentines Day? Well as a matter of fact… let’s look at the record here; President’s day which honors two of the greatest leaders in American history, the very essence of freedom? George Washington was the first president of our country. He led the revolution against the English, among others. Abraham Lincoln held a broken nation together as we tore each other apart in the civil war. And, oh yea, he ended slavery! These were two of the most influential men in our country’s history. Here’s another thing about President’s day; it’s a national holiday. And congress stuck the two birthdays together and put them on the third Monday of the month so we could all have another three day weekend with our family and friends. One more day of rest for the workers of America to enjoy. Let’s hear it for George and Abe! Now Valentine’s Day; as my coworker and friend Dariya mentioned, Valentine’s Day is the second most celebrated holiday in the country to Christmas, in regards to how many holiday cards are sold. Hallmark cards, flowers (usually roses), candy, and an out pouring of love and affection for the ones we love. My lovely wife and I, and I mean Lovely; refuse to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We both bristle at the idea that some stupid marketing ploy media machine tells us all to run out like a bunch of lemmings and pick up the appropriate item that society and corporate America tells us we must buy to show our true love our true love. Please. I had to listen to the horror stories of friends taking their loved ones out to insanely crowded restaurants’ where the love seemed to be getting lost along with everyone’s patience. And let’s not forget all the people, who for varied reasons are not involved in a relationship right now. They get to walk around and watch all the couples expressing their hallmark love and know in their hearts they are very alone, suicide anyone? Love should be expressed every day. Life is short; life is uncertain, do not wait until February 14th to tell somebody how important they are to you. Tell them NOW! And tell then again tomorrow! Now which holiday would you prefer, shopping for well marketed, overpriced gifts on the way home from work or a three day weekend of relaxation to really express your love? You make the call. Happy holidays! Valentine`s Day vs. President`s Day Well, now that the two holidays are over, let me ask; which one would you prefer? I had to ask myself this question when someone at work noticed that I had not one single comment to make about Valentines Day. What’s the matter, don’t you like Valentines Day? Well as a matter of fact… let’s look at the record here; President’s day which honors two of the greatest leaders in American history, the very essence of freedom? George Washington was the first president of our country. He led the revolution against the English, among others. Abraham Lincoln held a broken nation together as we tore each other apart in the civil war. And, oh yea, he ended slavery! These were two of the most influential men in our country’s history. Here’s another thing about President’s day; it’s a national holiday. And congress stuck the two birthdays together and put them on the third Monday of the month so we could all have another three day weekend with our family and friends. One more day of rest for the workers of America to enjoy. Let’s hear it for George and Abe! Now Valentine’s Day; as my coworker and friend Dariya mentioned, Valentine’s Day is the second most celebrated holiday in the country to Christmas, in regards to how many holiday cards are sold. Hallmark cards, flowers (usually roses), candy, and an out pouring of love and affection for the ones we love. My lovely wife and I, and I mean Lovely; refuse to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We both bristle at the idea that some stupid marketing ploy media machine tells us all to run out like a bunch of lemmings and pick up the appropriate item that society and corporate America tells us we must buy to show our true love our true love. Please. I had to listen to the horror stories of friends taking their loved ones out to insanely crowded restaurants’ where the love seemed to be getting lost along with everyone’s patience. And let’s not forget all the people, who for varied reasons are not involved in a relationship right now. They get to walk around and watch all the couples expressing their hallmark love and know in their hearts they are very alone, suicide anyone? Love should be expressed every day. Life is short; life is uncertain, do not wait until February 14th to tell somebody how important they are to you. Tell them NOW! And tell then again tomorrow! Now which holiday would you prefer, shopping for well marketed, overpriced gifts on the way home from work or a three day weekend of relaxation to really express your love? You make the call. Happy holidays!