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human-biology× 487
Biology pertaining to humans.
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evolution× 326
Changes in the heritable attributes of populations of organisms over time. Major mechanisms include drift, natural selection, mutation, and gene flow (migration).
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biochemistry× 271
The study of chemistry within the scope of biology: the compounds that occur and the reactions involving them in living organisms.
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genetics× 270
the branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics.
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neuroscience× 204
The study of the structure and function of the nervous system and its components.
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molecular-biology× 201
The study of the molecular processes of the nucleus and cell function.
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cell-biology× 192
The study of cells: their physiological properties, structure, environmental interaction, division, life cycle, and death, as well as the organelles they contain. Also known as cytology.
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zoology× 188
The biological study of animals.
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dna× 170
the carrier of genetic information, including for all known living organisms. The only known exceptions are RNA viruses.
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bioinformatics× 164
Bioinformatics connects life sciences and quantitative sciences, typically involving the application of software and algorithms to solve computationally intensive questions, such as those in genomics,…
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physiology× 156
The study of the normal function of living organisms and the means by which it is achieved.
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botany× 138
The study of plant life; e.g. angiosperms, gymnosperms, bryophytes, pteridophytes, and algae.
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microbiology× 115
the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This includes organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and others.
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proteins× 115
Biopolymers consisting of amino acids that fold into 3D shapes and perform a large number of functions in living organisms.
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homework× 113
indicates that the question targets some basic concept or information that might seem trivial to professionals and could be seen as a home assignment in biology-related university courses. Pl…
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pharmacology× 99
the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function
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immunology× 91
The study of the immune system in organisms, primarily responsible for fighting infection.
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bacteriology× 80
A subdivision of microbiology dedicated to the study of bacteria.
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metabolism× 79
The set of chemical reactions that happen in the cells of living organisms to sustain life.
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plant-physiology× 76
Study of the normal functioning of plants and plant cells
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entomology× 73
The scientific study of insects.
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molecular-genetics× 65
The scientific study of the structure and function of genes at the molecular level, particularly chromosomes and DNA.
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reproduction× 65
The biological process by which new individuals are formed.
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human-anatomy× 63
The morphological structure of human beings.
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brain× 62
The primary component of the central nervous system, which, along with the spinal cord, controls the body of bilaterally symmetrical beings.
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ecology× 59
Interactions and relationships among organisms and their environment. This includes biotic and abiotic (non-living/environmental) factors that impact organisms.
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eyes× 59
The discussion of the anatomy and evolution of eyes. Consider using the "vision" tag for questions regarding how the brain interprets information from the eyes.
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lab-techniques× 58
Questions relating to protocols, procedures, and good practice when using laboratory equipment.
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species-identification× 57
Questions looking to find the name of a specific species of organism. Please include as much information as possible on habitat and behavior, and ideally provide images.
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endocrinology× 56
The area of physiology dealing with the production and effects of hormones.
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dna-sequencing× 55
The process in which the DNA sequence of all or part of an organism's genome is obtained.
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rna× 55
a biological macromolecule made of nucleotides used in cells to convey genetic information to protein. RNA also plays a role in catalyzing certain biological reactions as …
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pathology× 55
The study of diseases, including their causes and effects.
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vision× 52
Questions regarding how the brain interprets information from the eyes. Consider using the "eyes" tag for discussion of eye anatomy, physiology and evolution.
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gene-expression× 51
The process by which information encoded in a gene is converted into a functional protein or RNA, resulting in or contributing to a phenotype.
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food× 49
Any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.
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