Botany

In the article, “Why Plants Are (Usually) Better Than Drugs” by Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Weil argues that using whole herbs, as opposed to drugs containing isolated compounds, is a better method of medicine. He discusses the benefits of using herbal treatments to gently heal the body, naturally achieving health by providing the necessary elements for the body to heal itself. By isolating a single compound, and excluding the other compounds, we are missing out on potential health benefits. These…

.1. Introduction: Forensic Science: Forensic may be defined as the Application of Science to law. This is the application of Scientific methods to decide questions arising from crime or litigation. In forensic science, the DNA properties are used in investigation to include a suspect or exclude a suspect from a criminal case like rape, assault even from small drops of semen, blood, or small pieces of hair, nails, etc. In forensic analysis certain regions of DNA are analyzed and respective…

Ivan Turgenev’s ‘Fathers and Sons’ is a liberal novel written in 1862, which traces the ideological differences between the two young students of Moscow University, Yevgney Bazarov and Arkady Kirsanov. While Bazarov is a radical rebel and firm believer of nihilism, Arkady is a moderate however both the sons are vastly different in their beliefs from their traditional fathers. The novel explores nihilism in Russian society and how the radical nihilistic beliefs affect relations of Bazarov and…

2.4 Medical Science It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has. – Hippocrates (460-377 BC), the ancient Greek physician – considered as one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine and, often referred to as the ‘Father of Medicine’ Visualize a chip that is implemented in the brain, which processes images from an artificial retina grafted in the eye and restores the vision of a blind person. Visualize a…

FORENSIC SCIENCE (forensis: a latin word, meaning-belonging to the court of law) in its’ simplest term is the multidisciplinary branch of science that is used for the court of law for criminal administration. The role of forensic science starts after Crime Scene Investigation. It is the Physical Evidences which are Collected, Packed, Preserved, from the crime scene and Forwarded to the Forensic Laboratories for their examination under the different branches of this science. CRIME SCENE…

The experience of biting into the glistening skin of a beautiful apple, tasting the luscious flesh of a flavorful fruit that resembles drinking fresh cider, the refreshing crunch that is capable of turning any “unhealthy” day of gloom into one full of energy, and the feeling of content that accompanies a first-class apple is lacking in the produce sold at convenience stores across Penn State’s campus. Unfortunately, the tempting basket of “red deliciousness” that occupies the check-out counter…

Biochemistry Biochemistry is a branch of science concentrated on living organisms and their chemical processes. It has become a household name for itself in modern history as more and more developments occur and has encouraged scientist to not only pursue a medical career, but has branched out into research and bio-engineering to create a better life for an individual. In all, the area uncovers the way of the future and has found itself as a major part of science. Without the subject a lot of…

When I think of the word SLUR, I think of words that are highly insulting to a particular ethnic group or organization, not once did I ever think of (SLUR), The Science Learning Resources Center, established by Ann Stuart, a renowned Chancellor of Texas Woman’s University (TWU) the 80,000-square-foot, $26.4 million Ann Stuart Science Complex (ASSC), according to the Texas Woman’s University website was designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards in keeping up…

next year, so he was sent to continue his study of science at the University of Vienna. When Gregor was at the University he studied mathematics, and physics under Christian Doppler, who the doppler effect wave frequency is named after. He studied botany with Franz Unger, who had studied with Charles Darwin. ( information via bio.com) “In 1853, upon completing his studies at the University of Vienna, Mendel returned to the Mrs. Sarah Haag: This is a direct quote. Therefore, it needs to be…

This paper focuses on the achievements Greeks made in: Arts, Science, Literature and Philosophy. This paper examines each subject of achievement in detail while looking at ancient Greek civilization. In regards to the Greeks achievement in Art, this paper looks at: what was considered Art in Ancient Greece, Famous Greek art pieces, different forms of Art like: Pottery, Sculpture, The Human Body and Architectural structures. For Greek literature, we will examine the alphabet, Greek writers like…