Anatomy & Physiology

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered a link between gamma brain waves and your ability to pay attention.

Nov 27, 2009 - Marjorie McAtee

The human skin is the largest body organ and consists of three layers. The outermost epidermal layer is the stratum corneum, which helps protect the skin from infection.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

Peristalsis, the reflex propulsive movement in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by the myenteric plexus, helps propel food forward and aids digestion and absorption

Nov 23, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

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

Blood in the circulatory system has functions ranging from oxygen, nutrient and hormone transport to immunity, clotting and even body temperature regulation

Nov 20, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth