An organ is composed of two or more different types of tissue that work together to carry out a complex function. An organ system consists of a group of organs that perform intricate functions necessary for the survival of an organism. Sometimes an...

An organ is a multicellular, multitissue part of an animal or plant, which forms a discrete structural and functional unit. (Tissues are formed of many cells that are similar in structure and function, and are bound together as a unit by intercellular...

In biology, an organ (Latin: organum, "instrument, tool") is a group of tissues that perform a specific function or group of functions. Usually there is a main tissue and sporadic tissues. The main tissue is the one that is unique for the specific...

It comes as no surprise to anyone that the number of organic farms is booming to meet consumer demand for healthy food. In Washington, a state known more for its apples than any other crop, there are 45 organic dairies. Five years ago, there were...

A Silicon Valley startup hoping to become "the Google of audio and video" introduced software this week that trolls the Internet for podcasts, music and videos, then sorts the clips into categories such as "fashionista," "hip hop" and "gossip snoop."Divvio Inc. _ whose 12 employees...

Sales of organic milk are soaring, but watchdogs say some of the dairy products shoppers are consuming may not be as earth-friendly as the labels purport.A large dairy in Tulare County recently became the first in California to have its organic certification suspended because it...

Police have broken up an organ transplanting ring that persuaded dozens of Israelis to have their kidneys removed in Ukraine for $30,000 each, a spokesman said Monday.Nine Israelis suspected of trafficking in organs and humans have been arrested and remain in custody, police spokesman Micky...