Author: kmont017

One concept I learned in this cell biology course that strongly connected to my other biology coursework is membrane transport, especially how proteins regulate what enters and leaves a cell. Understanding diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport helped me make sense of topics in biochemistry and physiology, where protein structure directly affects function. For example, learning how transmembrane proteins act… Read more →

FDA to Phase Out Animal Models Since 1983, animal testing has been mandatory for safety reasons (Han, 2023), but recently, the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 (2022) ended the mandatory testing requirement. Animal models have been the gold standard for preclinical research for a decade (Domínguez-Oliva et al., 2023). These models have been the bridge between lab discoveries and human trials,… Read more →

I chose this video because it helped me understand how the cell membrane works. It shows that nonpolar molecules can pass through easily, while polar molecules need transport proteins, which made the concept more memorable and less abstract. Read more →

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Neurons are important in veterinary medicine because they control how animals move, react, and behave. By studying neuron structures such as dendrites, axons, nuclei, and mitochondria, veterinarians can understand how signals travel through the nervous system and identify problems such as injuries, diseases, and neurological disorders in animals. Read more →