Biology
Exploring "Why" questions about Biology
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Why can’t we breed weaker bacteria to outcompete “superbugs”?
Well, you can't really selectively breed bacteria, they reproduce asexually, so every trait of the previous generation gets passed down to the next generation unless there is a mutation. The only way
Why is the current generation waiting for the baby boomers to die out?
They're the ones running the world. They have all the jobs, all the money, run all the businesses & control the government. The younger generations, even into their 30s and 40s, are left with a wo
Why are some people “naturally smart” and seem to get through academics/life in general with ease?
As someone who went through school pretty easily without ever really trying all that much, the key to my success, or what makes me "naturally smart" is my ability to memorize things quickly and relati
Why is tuna the go-to canned fish when other species cost significantly less per pound?
Tuna is a very very firm fleshed fish that takes well to preservation. It holds it's shape, texture, and flavor very well. The canning process, which involves pressure cooking at 15psi and temperature
why do people with an extra chromosome have a face that seems flat?
I'm not sure anyone knows exactly why each genetic abnormality so commonly affect the face. It does seem that chromosomal problems almost always have extreme manifestation in the face as opposed to ot
why are babies generally considered “cute” and old people are generally considered “ugly”
Babies have large eyes! Babies have large heads! Babies have soft skin!
Why are stem cells so special and why are people against them?
Stem cells are like blank discs. They haven't differentiated yet into brain cells or muscle cells or liver cells, so they are much more useful to research since scientists can theoretically teach them
Why do people make computer viruses solely to crash other computers?
There are several reasons, the simplest being to prove to themselves and others that they can. Some derive a sense of power or self-worth from their abilities. > *They don't gain anything* This is
Why are humans the only species that wear clothes and when did this happen?
One factor is migration and climate. You'll notice many native tribes in tropical areas may not wear clothing, or simply very little clothing. As humans migrated north out of Africa, it got colder.
Why is it that plants comparatively much less diverse (only ~250,000 species) than other clades of life?
I don't know for certain, but think about it: Plants are sedentary. They find a particular kind of environment that suits them well and, for the most part, stay in one place for their whole lives. The