Giant Microbes

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common, chronic gastrointestinal condition. IBS affects an estimated 15% of the global population, and in ...

Hemorrhoids are a pain in the rear for millions of adults. A hemorrhoid is a clump of swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. The walls of thes...

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic diseases characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract. Often marked by an abnormal immun...

Gallstones are hardened clumps of bile. Gallstones vary in size from a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. Some people develop just one galls...

The gallbladder is a small organ nestled under the liver. It acts as a bag to store and concentrate bile, a dark green to yellowish brown fluid pro...

The appendix is a finger-shaped tube sticking out of your colon. It is often considered a “joke organ” with no function.

Migraines are an intense debilitating type of headache that afflict millions of people. They cause pounding, throbbing pain. Migraines, along with ...

About 80% of people have back pain, the other 20% probably have no computer. This agony is no joke and a top reason for doctor visits. Back pain ha...

Our Coeliac can be treated by turning the intestinal cell inside-out! Check out how the villi changes.The unhappy cell converts into a happy cell b...

A bad relationship can break your pets' heart. But they'll love this little worm! Perfect gift for all dog lovers Good reminder to keep your pets ...

The toe bone connected to the heel bone,The heel bone connected to the foot bone,The foot bone connected to the funny bone!(And ours won't break......

Amoeba's moods are always oozing. Pick your favorite! Our amoeba is an adorable and unique companion Perfect for anyone with changing moods -- or ...

Fairy tales can come trueIt can happen to you with this Young at HeartAnd if you should survive to 105Look at all you'll derive out of bein' aliveA...

Nervous? Relax, and trust your impulses.Great gag gift for anyone with a case of the jitters!Fun way to learn all about the nervous systemGood for ...

This smallest bear in the world can hibernate for decades before coming back to life!Giant Microbes take on the stuffed Teddy Bear makes an adorabl...

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases among women, a relationship with Trichomonas can be hard to handle.Great teaching tool for hea...

Is toxic mold lurking in your basement?A good sympathy item for those battling this microbial menaceLearn how to indentify and prevent toxic mold f...

TB can infect any part of the bodyTB can remain in a latent state for periods of timeCoughing and sneezing are the most common cause of TB transmis...

The perfect predator, T4 terminates its prey.Fun gag gift for science buffsA unique addition to any plush doll collection.

The miraculous stem cell is the body's dreamer – it can grow up to be whatever it wants to be.Learn about this medical miracle-workerGreat gift for...

When staph drops by, visiting hours are over.A popular teaching tool in hospitalsBetter hygiene reduces nosocomial transmissionsGood reminder to tr...

Beauty may only be skin deep, but your skin is more than just a pretty face: it’s your largest organ, and your first line of protection against the...

This virus was discovered decades ago in an African forest named Zika. Transmitted mainly by the Aedes mosquito, Zika has spread dramatically acros...

Trilobites were wonderful creatures that went extinct before dinosaurs ever lived! They were arthropods that evolved over 500 million years ago in ...

Learn all about this infamous disease and how it has been eradicated.Makes a great tool for students of all ages to learn about science, history an...

One bite from a tropical sand fly can ruin your complexion. Shoo fly, don't bother me!

It would be rash not to get the vaccine for this "Little Red" virus. Makes an excellent MMR vaccination momento Useful educational tool for medica...

The life of the party, his best trick is to hold his breath until he turns blue! Invite him to your next bash and he's sure show you a bloody good ...

Your pets will be foaming at the mouth to get one of our Rabies dolls. A sympathy gift for anyone battling raccoons and bats A dark gag gift item ...

Norovirus’s penchant for travel can make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Fun gag gift for cruise ship vacationers. Good training tool f...

No one likes having a sore throat, unless it's a Giantmicrobe! Find out what makes Streptococcus bacteria more than just your average sore throat v...

If you want to get in shape, get off your gluteus maximus and work your muscles!Our muscle cell expands and contracts like a real muscle!Perfect fo...

You won't find this Superbug in the Halls of Justice.Great training tool for infectious disease preventionGood reminder for hospital patients to ex...

Millions of people get Measles every year, despite a vaccine that's spot-on.A fun teaching tool to help kids understand their MMR vaccinationGreat ...

A kiss is just a kiss -- unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Find out who gets her special love.Funny gag ...

Kissing this frog can give you warts. But, the new HPV vaccine can be a real prince.Great teaching tool for health education classesA memorable way...