J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Vikki ...

Move over karyotypes—genetic disorder detection has vastly improved. Researchers are now using array CGH (aCGH), to quickly scan through an entire genome for imbalances. Because aCGH facilitates ...

It comes down to science for the perfect baked goods. AnnMarie is a food editor and writer. She became the managing editor of American Cake Decorating magazine in 2021. She is also the cofounding ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance that may help relieve diarrhea, regulate blood sugar, and lower LDL “bad” cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water ...

Preferred stock is a little-known type of investment that combines the qualities of both bonds and common stocks. Preferred shares don't generate nearly the kind of excitement that common shares do.

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

Ever wonder why males and females of the same species can sometimes look radically different from each other? It's all thanks to a condition known as sexual dimorphism, which is generally triggered by ...