Tag: mitochondria
Molecular Machine Safari
Take a tour of molecular machines working in the cell and see what new things scientists have found out about them.
“Designed for [a] Purpose” — Heme Production Defeats Evolution
Hemoglobin is well known as the molecule that transfers oxygen in blood, but its precursor, heme, is lesser known.
Of Turbines and Pumps: More on Denton’s Latest
We rarely give a second thought to our body’s energy production. Robots use a battery pack and long lengths of wiring to transfer electricity.
“Resolution Revolution”: Intelligent Design, Now at the Atomic Level
Breakthroughs in imaging are allowing scientists to see iconic molecular machines in unprecedented detail. This will be a great boon for design science.
The Ultimate Recycler
Right now, within your bodies this little engine is cranking away. Without this machine, oxygen-dependent life could not exist.