Cell biology

kind to screen for genetic illnesses (Future Human Evolution Team [FHE], 2014, para.4,5). Exactly how does this process work, when designing a designer baby? The process known as gene therapy, which is inserting an the genes or DNA into a person’s cells, or recombinant DNA. Recombinant DNA are man made segments of DNA, which are increasingly becoming more advanced and used to manipulate genes. What the advancement of recombinant DNA allows scientists and doctors to do is associate certain…

everyone’s favourite web-slinging superhero. All three have something in common, and it's more common than you might think. Every one of these things have been manipulated by humans at the lowest level we can, while still calling the science we used biology and not chemistry. We are of course referring to genetics, or more accurately, Genetic Modification and Engineering. To the uninformed and naive, any kind of control of genes may seem like the actions of the villain in a superhero story. In…

used study results to form a more complete understanding of previously constructed theories. Genetic research in the 1920s significantly advanced scientific thinking and understanding regarding heredity and evolution of species. As a professor of biology at Columbia University, Thomas Hunt Morgan, along with his colleagues, used his research to confirm the theory that genetic material is carried on chromosomes. “[He] further discerned…

Genetic determinants are said to have biological differences that are the reason for different personality traits in family members. According to the textbook, “genetic differences and different life experiences, both within and outside the family, contribute to personality differences among siblings” (Cervone & Pervin 2013). Although some siblings may be similar, their different genetics cancel out their shared genetics. In studying the brain and the biological impact of genes on a personality…

Paleontologist study the fossils they find to reconstruct the history of the Earth and the life on it. Paleontologist determine the evolution of organisms and the interactions with different interactions. Paleontology lies on a thin line between biology and geology. Biology is the study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, identification and taxonomy. Geology is the study of earth science, geologist study solid earth such as the…

The experiment in this research article concludes that there are six separate giraffe species each considered to be an evolutionary significant unit. The biological species definition states that a species is a member of a population that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring and in doing so are reproductively isolated. Of the six listed giraffe species (Giraffa peralta, Giraffa rothschildi,Giraffa reticulata, Girraffa tippelskirchi, Giraffa giraffa, Giraffa angolensis) and the 381…

All things considered, these examples of how the confounding variables, (the environment and biology), have an influence on an individual’s decision, is proof of how social construction is at play. The environment is the structure that limited the potential for personal growth, but also the individual acted out their agency by making choices that may be detrimental to their health. Yuka Nakamura argues that, since their sociological imaginations are not activated, they believe that the choices…

The assignment I am most proud of is the research paper I wrote in my freshman year. I chose to write this research paper with the goal of determining the influence that animal testing has on humans. The reason I chose this topic was that of my interest in the rights of animals and humans. I strive for the conservation and safety of animals and humans. I felt that writing an essay about the effect of animal testing on humans could determine ways in which animal testing could be stopped for the…

Chapter 10 in the textbook begins the discussion on the where intelligence comes from by looking at the correlation of intelligence across family members. The results were ride ranging (with biological parents having a somewhat weak form correlation of .42 while identical twins in the same environment had a correlation of .86), but the conclusion remained the same: Genetics alone do not completely explain intelligence. If genetics don't explain intelligence alone, then it is important to look at…

Biomedical science has made great advances in the past few decades and improved mortality rates for individuals suffering from severe organ failure with the amelioration of organ transplantation. Through these advancements come anew process of donating and harvesting healthy organs, including prolonging withdrawal measures in order to maintain organ viability. While the conversation of organ donation appears to be a little more light hearted, especially if had in a healthier stage of life,…