The Visible Body Blog

Anatomy & Physiology, Biology

Mitosis and Meiosis: What's the Difference?

Posted on 7/11/22 by Laura Snider

Did you know that right now, inside your body, some of your cells are making copies of themselves? Don’t worry—that’s normal. Your cells need to make copies of themselves so that they can replace old, dead cells. It’s the circle of life, Simba. ...

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Technology in Anatomy Education, Biology

10 Things Instructors and Students Love About Visible Biology

6/24/22 by Sarah Boudreau

Instructors around the world can now use Visible Biology, a 3D visual guide to biological processes and concepts. Visible Biology is offered within ...

Biology

6 Evolution Myths—Debunked!

4/8/22 by Sarah Boudreau

If there was a New York Times bestseller list in 1859, Charles Darwin might have made it with his groundbreaking book On the Origin of Species by ...

Biology

Four Ways to Teach DNA Structure with Visible Biology

4/1/22 by Sarah Boudreau

DNA can be hard to understand because it’s difficult to visualize, but it’s important for students to understand the structure of DNA so they have a ...

Biology

A Look Inside the Chloroplast: Organelle Components and Photosynthesis Basics

3/18/22 by Sarah Boudreau

Open up your refrigerator—all the delicious things you see in there have either relied on photosynthesis or have eaten something that relies on ...

Pathology, Biology

Four Brilliant Black Scientists from the 20th Century

2/18/22 by Sarah Boudreau

To celebrate Black History Month, let’s explore the stories of Marie M. Daly, Charles Richard Drew, Ernest Everett Just, and Jane C. Wright: four ...

Technology in Anatomy Education, Biology

How 3D Models Help Biology Students

2/4/22 by Sarah Boudreau

As technology advances, there are more and more tools to help students visualize complex information. These tools open up new avenues for students ...