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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...

FACTS: Heart disease is by far the leading cause of death in much of the world. Over 500 million suffer from cardiovascular disease, which includes...

HCV is perhaps the most dangerous of the hepatitis viruses. Like HBV, it is transmitted by bodily-fluids. It causes severe liver damage in 70% of c...

Breaking out is hard to do. Learn the facts. Our STDs are the perfect reminder to get tested and be safe. FACTS: Herpes is one of the great-grandda...

Hip replacements are the most common type of arthroplasty, or joint replacement, and one of the most successful operations in medicine. The numbers...

H.I.V. (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that kills the CD4 cells, or T-helper cells, which help the body fight infections. Once the body's...

Indulge in the charm of our GiantMicrobe House Fly, adorned with pearl and silver wings, brilliant eyes, and a crested head—a delightful addit...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that includes more than 100 different strains or types. “Low risk” HPV types can cause the common warts which...

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the world. Approximately 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia and over 10% may have chronic insomn...

Irritable bowel syndrome is much more prevalent than inflammatory bowel disease. IBS affects an estimated 15% of the global population. In the USA ...

Perfect teaching tool and gift for anyone who enjoys balancing their bodily fluids, removing wastes, controlling the production of red blood cells ...

FACTS: The Kissing Disease, or mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (named after its discovers Michael Epstein and Y. M. Barr.)  More...

Spread the love with this special edition COVID-19. Love in the Time of COVID is a gift that your loved ones will cherish for years to come.COVID-1...

Millions of people get Measles every year, despite a vaccine that's spot-on.  Spread awareness with this adorable plush measles virus. GIANTmicrobe...

Meningitis 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...

For allergy season, dust storms, and cleaner breathing this mask will protect you in style whatever the situation. This one-of-a-kind limited-editi...

Cell biology and organelles have never been this exciting, engaging and adorable! This colorful plush mitochondrion represents the powerhouse of al...

There are about 3,000 species of mosquito, but culex pipiens is the most common. It is found almost all over the world, except in Antarctica. Spani...

Staphylococcus aureus is a very common bacteria often found growing harmlessly on the skin. Although originally responsive to penicillin, strains s...

The Omicron surge brought with it a potent fast-moving wave of Covid infections across the globe. This variant is still potentially lethal, but for...

FACTS: The pancreas lies behind the stomach and has two distinct roles. As an endocrine gland, it makes the hormones insulin and glucagon to contro...

FACTS: Platelets, or thrombocytes, are the smallest cells (or cell fragments) in the blood. Under the microscope, they normally look like little di...

FACTS: Although paralytic diseases have existed for ages, polio was the scourge of the early part of the 20th century. Ironically, up to 99% of the...

FACTS: The pox (or Great Pox, as distinguished from the “lesser” poxes such as chickenpox and smallpox) burst onto the historical scene in a 1494 e...

Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, are flexible, red, biconcave discs. This structure provides the cell with ample surface area for the abs...

RNA and its molecular cousin DNA are nucleic acids that carry the genetic code. RNA, or ribonucleic acid, acts as an intermediate messenger for gen...

Meet RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus.  You have probably already been exposed to RSV before your second birthday.  It is one of the most common...

FACTS: A childhood encounter with “little red” (or “rubella” in Latin) was historically considered a rite of passage. Usually symptoms were limited...

Which came first: the chicken, or the egg -- or the Salmonella bacteria? Discovered in 1885 by American veterinarian Daniel E. Salmon, Salmonella b...

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