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Why does Biology matter?
Asking the question "why does biology matter" is like asking why human beings breath everyday, both figuratively and metaphorically.
Like it was mentioned before on the many articles of this website, Biology is the study of living organisms, that of which we are.
Biology can span many different topics, from the cells that make up our body, to the evolution cycle that makes us up.
All of these are essential to our understanding of our bodies, and the complex organs and membranes that we have.
Not only that, but biology can also tell us a lot about the living beings that we share an earth with.
From the glorious cranes, to the small bullfrogs, these animals are our fellow earth dwellers, and some of them are in danger.
Researchers are focusing on releasing smaller cane toads into the populace, teaching animals not to consume their poisonous carcasses.
This is only one of many examples of how Biology is useful in our world today, and only one reason too.
It explains many different aspects of our life, and helps us act on those different aspects.
Making medicines, fighting sicknesses and cultivating the very food we eat, we need biology.
Remember that worldwide pandemic? Well that very vaccine to the COVID-19 virus we know all too well was a result of biologists getting together and making a change.
All in all, Biology is a very interesting topic that we can't necessarily escape, but then again, who would want to?
Yes, endangered animals are a very strong issue today, and said issue is only getting worse.
Endangered animals, invasive species and all sorts of other problems are ever growing, and are enough to call to action.
Using biology however, we can find different solutions to this ever-growing problem.
Take for example, the cane toad epidemic that is still plaguing Australia.
If you didn't know, Cane toads are an invasive species, and have been steadily taking over the country ever since their introduction back in 1935.
Originally used for pest control, these toads began to slowly wipe out many different other animals due to their toxic emissions, multiplication and deficient predators.
Using biology however, attempts to thwart the amphibians can be made.
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