Don’t Do This Unless You’re a Grasshopper Mouse!
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer might have titled her book “Scorpions for Breakfast,” but the grasshopper mouse really does eat them. Don’t try this yourself unless you’re the grasshopper mouse!
Category: SLIDER
What does “The Fourth Helix” mean?
“The Fourth Helix” is a reference to the DNA structure of telomeres, the ends of chromosomes. Our telomeres shorten as we age.
About “The Fourth Helix”
“Watch Mr. Wizard,” a television program that ran from 1951 to 1965, was a science show just for us—the Baby Boom generation. Mr. Wizard entertained and enlightened his viewers with experiments concocted from every-day items. The Fourth Helix is written especially for the grown-up fans of Mr. Wizard, but anyone can join us!