Answers to Biology Questions

Biology, genetics, ecology and evolution, insects, mammals, marine science, plants and zoology...

14 March 2013

How can protein sequences be used to predict 3d structure?

14 March 2013

Are humans the only species to clean their teeth? If so, how do the lions and wolves in natural history programmes keep...

21 February 2013

Research has suggested flies can smell meat from 7kms away. Is this true and how do we know?

14 February 2013

With divorce rates being over 50%; is monogamy for humans societal concern (nurture) or natural need (nature)?

07 February 2013

Is it possible to recreate the conditions found on Mars down here on Earth?

31 January 2013

Most hairy mammals have patterned hair, so why don't humans have tabby or tortoiseshell hair colouring?

29 January 2013

What are the best stem cell sources?

24 January 2013

...and how clever can they actually make you?

24 January 2013

Can electronic devices that emit high-frequency sounds repel mosquitoes? If so, how?

23 December 2012

What factors affect the taste and texture of chewing gum?