Anatomy & Physiology / Biology

    Women's History Spotlight: Five Fantastic Female Scientists You Should Know

    March is Women’s History Month—we thought we’d celebrate by learning about the achievements of five women who made huge contributions to biology, ...

    Anatomy & Physiology / Pathology

    What Is Heart Valve Disease?

    Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but seeing as February is National Heart Month we’ve got another circulatory system blog post for you! In the ...

    Anatomy & Physiology / Biology

    I Want to Know What Blood Is: A 3D Visual Field Guide to Blood Cells

    It’s February, and you know what that means here at VB...it’s time for a blog post about the circulatory system! Instead of focusing on the heart, ...

    Anatomy & Physiology

    5 Reasons We're Grateful for the Nervous System

    It’s almost Thanksgiving here in the US. While our family gatherings and friendsgiving celebrations may be virtual this year, there’s still a lot to ...

    Anatomy & Physiology

    5 Facts About the Prostate and Prostate Cancer

    The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. It contains the ejaculatory ducts and a portion of ...

    Anatomy & Physiology

    5 Facts About the Ovaries and Ovarian Cancer

    Today, we’re going to talk about the ovaries, the gonads of the female reproductive system and the site of a process with one of the best names ...

    Anatomy & Physiology

    4 Fascinating Facts About Vaccine History

    Vaccines have been in the news a great deal lately, as research and clinical trials for a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine continue at an impressive pace. August ...

    Anatomy & Physiology

    Biomechanics: Lever Systems in the Body

    Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to do a calf raise with 50 lbs than it is to perform a 50-lb bicep curl? Is it because your bicep is ...

    Anatomy & Physiology / Pathology

    5 Facts About Aphasia

    Did you know that in addition to being Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, June is Aphasia Awareness Month as well? Aphasia is a language disorder ...

    Anatomy & Physiology / Pathology

    5 Facts About Alzheimer's Disease

    Alzheimer’s Disease is a neurodegenerative condition that impairs memory and cognitive functioning. It affects around 5.5 million Americans, most of ...