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Explore the world of gastrointestinal health with our adorable Acid Reflux plush! This plush isn't just a cute toy; it's a hands-on wa...

GIANTmicrobes ADHD is a plush representation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This product helps educate, spread awareness, and encoura...

Adrenaline, 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...

The 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...

Though the word “anthrax” conjures up fearsome thoughts of biological weapons, anthrax is a once-common disease caused by the spore-forming bacteri...

Antibodies 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...

Explore the complexities of anxiety with our Anxiety GIANTmicrobe Plush, a unique educational tool designed to raise awareness and foster understan...

Asthma 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...

GIANTmicrobes plush representation of Autism helps educate, spread awareness, and encourage discussions about vitally important topics in health an...

Babesia is a fast-spreading tick-borne parasite that causes malaria-like symptoms in humans. FACTS: Babesia are the protozoan parasites responsibl...

About 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...

Introducing our cuddly Bed Bug GIANTmicrobe, Cimex Lectularius, a delightful companion that guarantees smiles and pleasant dreams without any bitin...

For 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...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes shifts in mood, energy and the ability to function.  People suffering from this disorder ...

Your 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...

Do 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 ...

Brain cells, or neurons, are the building blocks of the nervous system.  They are designed to receive and transmit information.  The cell body has ...

The three-pound brain inside your head is your mind, your personality and your body’s boss. From speaking and seeing, to thinking and remembering, ...

The 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...

Did you know? Breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women, but early detection and proper screening can significantly improve outcomes. O...

Millions 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...

Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in over 60 different plant species from cocoa and coffee beans to cola nuts and tea leaves. With ...

Introducing our Cavity GIANTmicrobe plush, featuring the mischievous Streptococcus Mutans!  This adorable representation of a dental n...

Red Blood Cells are responsible for transporting oxygen in the body and carbon dioxide to the lungs via the circulatory system.  They appear red du...

White Blood Cells obliterate foreign substances (bacteria, viruses) that attack the body from the outside. Neutrophils account for more than half o...

Getting chickenpox was once a childhood rite of passage – nearly everyone contracted the disease at some point in their youth. Indeed, some parents...

FACTS: Chlamydia is perhaps the most common of all sexually transmitted diseases, though it is comparatively unsung. While it can produce symptoms ...

Delve into the delightful world of chocolate with our charming plush Chocolate, based on the shape of the actual theobromine molecule!...

Chromosomes are threadlike structures inside cells that store genetic information.  They are composed of the material chromatin, which consists of ...

FACTS: The clap, or gonorrhea, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. (The word "clap" comes from "clapier,” the old French word ...

There are over 250 different kinds of cold viruses! But rhinovirus is by far the most common. (Rhino means "nose" in Greek – think rhinoceros.) Wit...

COVID-19 has arrived and quickly spread globally along with confusion, rumors and fear. Scientists investigate therapies and vaccines as nations “g...

Coughs have many causes - this one is the Whooping Cough bacterium - Bordetella pertussis.This is based on the shape of the actual molecule!

COVID-19 has arrived and quickly spread globally along with confusion, rumors, and fear. Scientists investigate therapies and vaccines as nations “...

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists have been working at a record-breaking pace to develop a vaccine. This usually takes years, even decad...

Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. Packaging ...

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the U.S. and is prevalent throughout the world. It is also referred to as major depressive disorder ...

Pancreatic beta cells play a vital role in maintaining blood sugar levels by producing insulin.  Delve into the fascinat...

This sensation can lead to desperation, so make some preparations for this situation, or else you'll face dehydration! This adorable plush represen...

Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, contains the genetic code that describes the physical characteristics of every known life form. Find out how DNA wor...

Escherichia coli is a bacterium that naturally lives in the intestines of healthy animals and humans, however, there are strains of E. coli, specif...

Although the origins of Ebola hemorrhagic fever are unknown, the Ebola virus was first recognized in 1976 near the Ebola river in the Congo in Afri...

FACTS: 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...

Estrogen is the female sex hormone responsible for the development of typically female characteristics.This is based on the shape of the actual mol...

The eye is a complex organ that focuses and processes light into the sense of sight.  The cornea, a transparent membrane, first directs light throu...

The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver.  It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid pr...

Gallstones 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...

How much do I love thee? How about a million barrels worth and 2.5 billion heartbeats! Your heart is only about the size of your fist and 10 ounces...