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Feeling a little nervous? Relax, trust your impulses, and explore your nervous system with our adorable Nerve Cell (Neuron) plush! Thi...

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...

Did you know? Blood is thicker than water—and so is plasma! This vital component makes up about 55% of your blood and plays a crucial ...

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...

Prostate Cancer Awareness:Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, especially older men, but early detection t...

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

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...

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

Noctiluca causes bioluminescence in the ocean. Light up your life (or somebody else's) with our little Sea Sparkle GIANTmicrobe plush!...

This wonderfully realistic plush representation of an adult human skull will have you thinking about life and enjoying your life in no time. Be tho...

Presenting our Smallpox GIANTmicrobe plush, showcasing the infamous Variola Virus!   This adorable rendition of a lethal disease serves as an engag...

Sperm cells are male reproductive cells. They have a head, which is the body of the cell, and a tail, which is the flagellum that propels the cell....

FACTS: 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...

Discover the microscopic world of Staph with our cuddly plush! Staphylococcus aureus may be tiny, but its impact can be significant. A...

The miraculous stem cell is the body's dreamer – it can grow up to be whatever it wants to be. FACTS: Most cells in the body are experts at specifi...

The stomach is a small hollow bag with muscular walls. As you eat it stretches to hold up to 3 liters. It is both a food mixer and acid bath! Our a...

The two testicles are the primary reproductive organs in men. Also known as testes or male gonads, the testicles have two functions: production of...

Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria, is a lethal infection often contracted through wounds, particularly from rusty nails. ...

Presenting our Smallpox GIANTmicrobe plush, showcasing the infamous Variola Virus!   This adorable rendition of a lethal disease serves as an engag...

FACTS: The thyroid is a large endocrine gland located in the front of your neck. It has two halves that wrap around the windpipe. The endocrine sys...

You 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...

Introducing our Toxoplasmosis GIANTmicrobe plush, a quirky yet informative representation of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite!  Learn about this comm...

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases among women, a relationship with Trichomonas can be hard to handle.  Featured on ...

Trilobites were wonderful creatures that went extinct before dinosaurs ever lived! They were arthropods that evolved over 500 million years ago in ...

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria.  Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of contaminated food or water...

Do you know what really causes ulcers? It’s not stress—it’s microbes! Meet Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most pept...

Everyone 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 ...

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...

The Enchanting Waterbear - A Microscopic Marvel Discover the captivating waterbear, affectionately known as the moss piglet or tardigrade, a tiny w...

The West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitos. With no treatment and no vaccine available for humans prevention is the only option.This is based on th...

Make medical and science learning fun with this unique GIANTmicrobes White Blood Cell plush. Cuddly and soft, this adorable plush will spread healt...