Biology

Honors Ethics of Genome Editing Faculty: Jennifer L. Cruise (Biology) and Michael J. Degnan (Philosophy) Where do you draw the line between the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ of genome editing? Which traits are we allowed to change, and who decides this? Will we be allowed to use gene editing to change basic human traits such as intelligence and athletic ability? Who will be able to afford gene editing? Will it make society less accepting of people who are born with genetic conditions? These are some of the…

constant changes in secular theories and society about the beginning of the universe and of life on Earth, which give way to the idea of existentialism. Through some research, I found that he is best known for one his evolution paper, called Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution. Dobzhansky states in the article his three predictions that have been disproven in the following years after its publication. These guesses include that Darwin’s theory of the tree of life will…

Name: Desire Salazar Date: 12/15/17 Period: Pre-AP Biology 5th Title: Population Genetics and Evolution Problem: How does the Hardy-Weinberg law provide evidence of evolution? Background Information: The lab will determine how the Hardy-Weinberg law provides evidence of evolution in a population. A population is “a group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live in the same place at the same time” (Biology Online). In each population, are three key elements: size, density, and…

pursue a degree in the Master of Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy school requires a lot of biology courses, which explains why I chose Biological Sciences as my major primarily. General Science was a better fit because it offers the option of having 30 hours of one science, and it introduced me to a variety of other science courses. In my case, my 30 hours of one science consisted of biology courses. Furthermore,…

My interest in biology and chemistry stems from the fact it explains a world that’s not visible to the eye, but is a key role to life. This sparked my interest in the intricacy of the human anatomy and physiology which has me curious to the research required. The desire to pursue a career in helping others, but also to explore science at a greater depth. I believe biomedical science will enable me to broaden my perspective and give me a solid foundation of knowledge and skills required for…

Ernst Mayr: an esteemed biologist who contributed to avian taxonomy, genetics, and evolution. He was a man who accomplished much, did much, and learned much. In his time, he was known as the ““Darwin of the 20th century””, because he expanded on Darwin’s theory of natural selection and completed it. (Encyclopedia Britannica) He earned many accomplishments and became honored in our society. Ernst Walter Mayr, born on July 5, 1904 in Kempten, Germany, was raised in a family of boys. His father…

Greek philosopher, born in 384BC died in 347BC. Through his work, the “Scala naturae” also called “the great chain of being”, Artistotle tried to analyze the relationship between all living things. “Scala naturae” is the earliest work of taxonomy in biology, which categorized species on Earth from the simplest to most complex. He also declared that species could not ever change over time. Nicholas Steno (1638-1686): Steno was a Danish scientist. Steno was an anatomist and bishop in the Catholic…

Langston University Biology professor Gnanambal ( Charmaine) Naidoo spent seven weeks during the summer in South Africa as a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow. Dr. Naidoo collaborated with Professor Mark Laing at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg. Dr. Naidoo reviewed the both the undergraduate and graduate Plant Pathology curriculum and the laboratory exercises. She also mentored graduate students and postdocs and presented seminars at two locations of the host institution.…

reality and the theory of the cognitive thought by breaking down the concepts of biology, evolution, and the impacts structure…

In light of my qualifications for the Masters Education Program of Genetic Counseling situated at Virginia Commonwealth University, it is significant to understand the spark that lit the conflagration of my interest in the field. Genetics as a whole has proven to be a profound influence on my life until this point, as it has for many others, but contrasted from others in its influence on my mindset and desire to understand the world that surrounds humanity. The questions of why people behave,…