Conservation biology

Seahorses Rachel Smith Biology 104 03 April 2015 Seahorses are majestic creatures that roam the aquatic depths and fascinate mankind with their unique body type. Seahorse is the name given to fifty-four species of small aquatic fishes in the genus Hippocampus. "Hippocampus" comes from the Ancient Greek word hippos meaning "horse" and kampos meaning "sea monster". Seahorses are also classified as Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Sub-phylum Vertebrata, Class Osteichthyes and Order Perciformes…

As we continue to grow more intelligent within our society, science has broken barriers when it comes to DNA, genetics and what are called “designer babies.” Stated in the Oxford dictionary, designer baby, by definition is: a baby whose genetic make-up has been selected in order to eradicate a particular defect, or to ensure that a particular gene is present (Oxford Dictionary, 2017). This allows to pre-select embryos before implantation. While that sounds phenomenal, no disease has actually…

The theory of evolution, describes the human social dynamics and provides a significant support to the study of parenting (Geary and Flinn, 2001). Central to the evolutionary approach, are the differences between the characteristics of men and women, and their functions. Thus, the theory of evolution provides a valid framework for understanding different aspects of childrearing. Next to parenting and the differences between men and women, anxiety can also be approached from an evolutionary…

Society, will be altered by genetic engineering. Designing the perfect baby seems like a fantastic idea. If one family does it, it is an excellent idea. If every family in the world designed their children this procedure would not be as impressive. The side effect for a production of a massive amount of perfect human beings is unknown. There are many different outcomes. Human society may lose their sense of individuality. If one family creates the “perfect” human, everyone else would want to…

What hair color? Tall or short? Smart or athletic? Imagine that you are able to choose the traits of your child, would you create a perfect baby or conceive your baby naturally? Researchers have been saying that parents will be able to choose their child’s genes. This can be done by placing a sperm and an egg on a plate to be observed and modified. By PGD, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and genetic therapy, human embryos can be checked for genetic defects and can be inserted genes that treat…

“Organ donation is an ethically complex area of medicine because a wide variety of religious and cultural beliefs exist regarding death, and many myths surround organ procurement and donation” (Cotter 603). Many religious books and leaders preach that organ donation is forbidden, and although many of those are misinterpretations, some people still feel that they need to die whole, and will have the ability to easily opt-out. In some religions, it is be believed that donating your organs could…

field, as well as pass the MCAT, earn a medical degree then complete residency training and lastly become certified by the board of pathologist (Become a Clinical Pathologist). In college for someone who wants to be a pathologist they must major in a biology, public health,or chemistry type of major as well as earn a 3.5 cumulative gpa if they wish to get into med school. In med school students will figure out where they want to be in the medical school by choosing certain electives. After…

The Theory of Evolution, conducted by Charles Darwin brought a grateful amount of controversy in the science and education fields today. Debates between is Darwin’s evolution theory correct and if it should be taught in schools. Many disagree that Darwin’s theory should be taught in public schools because it is not proven and it’s a religious belief. Yet Darwin’s theory has all the characteristics of applying to science education. Teaching evolution in public schools wouldn’t change one’s morals…

needs would have a devastating impact on the environment and the rate of soil erosion until the Midwest dust bowl incident of the 1930’s, which at that time was too late ("Dust Bowl", 2016). The soil conservation act, created in 1935 paved the way for soil and water control programs, and other conservation…

A persons mind is unique. Every person has his or her own way of thinking and learning. Not to mention, people come from different origins, which leads to some people having a higher vocabulary. Why is all this important in physics? In the article, “Talking to Learn Physics and Learning to Talk Physics” it states, “the development of physics discourse and conceptual understanding are different processes that depend upon one another for successful physics learning (Harlow, Otero 1).” This article…