Chinese Samurai

Samurais are members of a powerful military rank, employed by feudal lords (daimyo). Samurai defend against enemies classified by the government. They denote the noble warriors (Bu Shi). Chinese character 侍 (Shì) means to serve or to attend to the higher orders of society. Shì is nominalized to denote “those who serve in close attendance … Continue reading Chinese Samurai

Why Do Phospholipids Form A Bilayer?

A phospholipid has the unique property of amphiphilic. It has both lipophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-fearing) properties. These dual traits of phospholipids spontaneously form a bilayer when put in the water, but how does that happen?  A phospholipid consists of one glycerol, two fatty acids, and an inorganic phosphate group modified by an alcohol. They … Continue reading Why Do Phospholipids Form A Bilayer?