Biology and Health Content Writer at Math AI
Rebecca Green, who recently completed her Master's in Biology from the University of Cape Town, works as a university lab teaching assistant and a part-time contract writer. She enjoys making biology fun and accessible through engaging content.
18 Aug, 2024
This article explains how some hormones enter cells via receptor-mediated endocytosis, a selective mechanism involving binding to cell surface receptors and vesicle formation. This ensures efficient and regulated cellular entry.
18 Aug, 2024
This article explains how insulin corrects a hyperglycemic state by promoting glucose uptake into cells and inhibiting glucose production in the liver. It details insulin's mechanisms and effects on blood sugar levels.
18 Aug, 2024
This article explains how glucagon stimulates the breakdown of polymerized glucose, focusing on the biochemical process of glycogenolysis. It highlights glucagon's key role in maintaining blood sugar levels and energy balance.
18 Aug, 2024
This article explains hormones as chemical messengers transported by the bloodstream to specific target cells, highlighting their specific actions and the mechanism of hormone-receptor binding. It also covers steroid hormones' role in gene expression.
18 Aug, 2024
This article explains that osmosis is a type of diffusion, specifically involving the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane. It covers its definition, importance, and mathematical representation.