Sunday, November 18, 2012

Nucleus for President!

It has begun! The presidential race of the cell! Which organelle will win this year? What alliances will be formed?  Will friendships be destroyed? Only time will tell.

 Visit @knowingnucleus on Twitter to view our page. Voting will begin shortly, make yours count.





You can also search #shscellwar to see the discussion.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

The Pros To Being A Protein: An Actual Life Story

If I had to be a macromolecule, I would be a protein.

I was formed in the warm summery month of July. My mother and father, both polypeptide chains had a bond together that eventually formed me (proteins can be one or more polypeptide chains folded or bonded together). As i grew up I liked to dip my feet in all sorts of activities. I learned how to do everything (Proteins are involved in almost everything). I tried ultimate cup stacking (enzymes), gymnastics (structure), girl scouts (carrier), cheer leading (cell communication), karate (defense), ballet (movement), and hoarding (storage). I  like being a protein. I have a very diverse group of friends (Proteins are the most structurally and functionally diverse group). I also like that I can do everything, being a protein in all.

                                                                         WARNING: GRAPHIC
   Me being formed   
Me, aren't I cute? :)