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Everyone starts life in a woman’s uterus which we develop during pregnancy. Each side of the uterus has an ovary with thousands of human eggs. Ea...
View full detailsDeoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, contains the genetic code that describes the physical characteristics of every known life form. Find out how DNA wor...
View full detailsEveryone starts life in a woman’s uterus where we develop during pregnancy. The uterus is shaped like an inverted pear. The fallopian tubes are on ...
View full detailsThis wonderfully realistic plush representation of an adult human skull will have you thinking about life and enjoying your life in no time. Be tho...
View full detailsTyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of contaminated food or water...
View full detailsFACTS: The Kissing Disease, or mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (named after its discovers Michael Epstein and Y. M. Barr.) More...
View full detailsFACTS: The clap, or gonorrhea, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. (The word "clap" comes from "clapier,” the old French word ...
View full detailsThere are over 250 different kinds of cold viruses! But rhinovirus is by far the most common. (Rhino means "nose" in Greek – think rhinoceros.) Wit...
View full detailsRNA and its molecular cousin DNA are nucleic acids that carry the genetic code. RNA, or ribonucleic acid, acts as an intermediate messenger for gen...
View full detailsFACTS: The pancreas lies behind the stomach and has two distinct roles. As an endocrine gland, it makes the hormones insulin and glucagon to contro...
View full detailsCaffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in over 60 different plant species from cocoa and coffee beans to cola nuts and tea leaves. With ...
View full detailsGallstones are hardened clumps of bile. Bile is a dark green to yellowish brown fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and then de...
View full detailsThe two testicles are the primary reproductive organs in men. Also known as testes or male gonads, the testicles have two functions: production of...
View full detailsWhich came first: the chicken, or the egg -- or the Salmonella bacteria? Discovered in 1885 by American veterinarian Daniel E. Salmon, Salmonella b...
View full detailsWhite Blood Cells obliterate foreign substances (bacteria, viruses) that attack the body from the outside. Neutrophils account for more than half o...
View full detailsThough the word “anthrax” conjures up fearsome thoughts of biological weapons, anthrax is a once-common disease caused by the spore-forming bacteri...
View full detailsIndulge in the charm of our GiantMicrobe House Fly, adorned with pearl and silver wings, brilliant eyes, and a crested head—a delightful addit...
View full detailsThis sensation can lead to desperation, so make some preparations for this situation, or else you'll face dehydration! This adorable plush represen...
View full detailsMillions of people get Measles every year, despite a vaccine that's spot-on. Spread awareness with this adorable plush measles virus. GIANTmicrobe...
View full detailsFACTS: The spleen is a brave little organ nestled near the stomach. It is the largest organ of the lymphatic system. This is the body’s drainage sy...
View full detailsAdrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone crucial for the body’s fight-or-flight response. It is mainly produced in the adrenal glands as...
View full detailsMeet RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. You have probably already been exposed to RSV before your second birthday. It is one of the most common...
View full detailsDo you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile. FACTS: Lots of microorganisms like to ...
View full detailsGIANTmicrobes plush representation of Autism helps educate, spread awareness, and encourage discussions about vitally important topics in health an...
View full detailsGIANTmicrobes ADHD is a plush representation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This product helps educate, spread awareness, and encoura...
View full detailsRed Blood Cells are responsible for transporting oxygen in the body and carbon dioxide to the lungs via the circulatory system. They appear red du...
View full detailsFACTS: Chlamydia is perhaps the most common of all sexually transmitted diseases, though it is comparatively unsung. While it can produce symptoms ...
View full detailsAntibodies are xenophobic proteins whose job is to make foreign intruders say uncle. Find out how - and Y! A unique way to explain how super protei...
View full detailsFor at least six thousand years, Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been used to make beer and bread! (It is also one of the many varieties of yeast used...
View full detailsMeningitis can be a real headache – and a pain in the neck too. Learn how to stay clear of this fathead. Great for medical professionals and health...
View full detailsMake medical and science learning fun with this unique GIANTmicrobes White Blood Cell plush. Cuddly and soft, this adorable plush will spread healt...
View full detailsThe word amoeba comes from the Greek word meaning “to change” – and Amoeba proteus was named after the Greek sea god Proteus who could transform hi...
View full detailsFACTS: Heart disease is by far the leading cause of death in much of the world. Over 500 million suffer from cardiovascular disease, which includes...
View full detailsBipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes shifts in mood, energy and the ability to function. People suffering with this disorder m...
View full detailsYour bones are made primarily of an intricate edifice of mineralized tissue laid down by bone cells like a coral reef. At first, the work is exciti...
View full detailsThe soft, wrinkled three-pound brain inside your head is your mind, your personality and your body’s boss. From speaking and seeing, to thinking an...
View full detailsTrilobites were wonderful creatures that went extinct before dinosaurs ever lived! They were arthropods that evolved over 500 million years ago in ...
View full detailsInsomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the world. Approximately 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia and over 10% may have chronic insomn...
View full detailsMillions of people break a bone each year, and most of us will at some point in our lives. For the young, a broken wrist is the most common. For th...
View full detailsFACTS: The egg cell, or ovum, is the largest and most important cell in the world – and it’s only found in women! Although men produce over a milli...
View full detailsIrritable bowel syndrome is much more prevalent than inflammatory bowel disease. IBS affects an estimated 15% of the global population. In the USA ...
View full detailsAsthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects people of all ages. It is the most common chronic disease among children. On the rise and ofte...
View full detailsAbout 80% of people have back pain, the other 20% probably do not spend as much time on the computer. This agony is no joke and a top reason for do...
View full detailsChromosomes are threadlike structures inside cells that store genetic information. They are composed of the material chromatin, which consists of ...
View full detailsThe eye is a complex organ that focuses and processes light into the sense of sight. The cornea, a transparent membrane, first directs light throu...
View full detailsAnxiety has always been a part of human life. The natural “fight or flight” reaction to stress and danger has enabled people to survive over the mi...
View full detailsYou already have a mouthful, but this tooth is the cutest of them all. This cuddly tooth even has a zippered pocket where your child can put baby t...
View full detailsDepression is the most common mood disorder in the U.S. and prevalent throughout the world. It is also referred to as major depressive disorder or ...
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