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Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is an inherited recessive disease, this means two recessive alleles are present in an individual from their parents. This disease impairs the ability of the body to repair DNA which is damaged mainly by Ultraviolent light as well as various chemical Carcinogens. ” The most common forms of DNA damage occurs via the cross linking of adjacent pyrimidines resulting in the formation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs)” (1) for example UV light will often make two T 's…

Aldous Huxley explores a “utopian” society in the novel Brave New World. The characters are complex and explored from different points of views. Huxley’s life and influences on his life affected the ideas and themes of his most famous book. Through research of Huxley’s life and looking at John and Bernard from Brave New World, one can come to comprehend more about the book. The plot of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley is carried by John’s isolation and his hatred of society because of his…

Cosmetic testing on animals causes more harm than good because of the unnecessary pain inflicted towards the animal, increasing costs of animal testing, and the unreliable comparison between animals and humans. In my opinion, testing cosmetic products on animals is not a necessity. No animal should have to die because of volumizing mascara or coconut scented shampoo. Products used on the skin or near the eyes should logically already be safe and should not have dangerous ingredients in them that…

Lack of Organ Donors in the United States The need for organ donors is rapidly increasing and there are many ways to help others become aware of these issues, receive proper information on what an organ donor is, and how to become organ donors. Receiving quality information can help save multiple lives. Recognizing that having enough available organ donors for everyone is vital, people should be able to put themselves in the same position organ recipients are in and think that it could be them…

self Summer is in full swing, and that means many people are spending as much time outdoors as they possibly can, enjoying the sunshine and warmer temps. But with more sunshine and warmer temps comes intensified UV radiation, which can damage our skin and eyes. Why is Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) so Harmful? You’ve heard UV rays are bad, but did you know that the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organization have declared them a carcinogen? You may also…

A Nurse leader is defined as nurse who is interested in the profession of nursing and interested in refining the ways to better and improve upon goals to make a better healthcare system. Nurse leaders are “essential to help shape and lead the future of a dynamic integrated patient-centric health care system” (Kennedy, M., Moen, A. (2017)), helping to maintain an overall healthy and functioning community. Nurse leaders need to ensure that they possess the necessary skills to provide “safe and…

Introduction Ozone depletion has been regarded as one of the global environmental issues for several decades. It is defined by Martens (1) as the situation that the amount of stratosphere ozone layer is decreasing and being damaged. The major reason is that the ozone in the stratosphere protects us from the harmful ultraviolet radiation and absorbs heat from the infra-red radiation. Reducing the amount of ozone probably causes irreversible and permanent damages to human and environment,…

Topic: Reasons for the increase in illegal organ harvesting Human trafficking is no doubt one of the biggest violations of human rights. As mentioned in the Declaration of Human Rights Article 3, everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. When one of the most basic rights is violated, the possibility that other rights would be followed through might be at a loss. Among the deeds that are categorized under human trafficking include slavery, sex trafficking, child trafficking…

Indoor tanning has become increasingly popular. Not knowing the risk, people of all ages go to places with tanning booths to lay in and bake. When people go to the tanning beds they have a great chance of getting skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, eye problems, and all different kinds of diseases. Tanning beds should be banned. Although people think tanning beds are harmless, tanning beds are the main source of skin cancer and many other health problems. Tanning beds are not good for…

depending on the organ. Most donated organs are from those who have previously passed, but living donors can donate as well. Living donors can donate a kidney or part of pancreas, lung, liver, or intestine. Tissues can also be donated, they can donate; corneas, ski, tendons, cartilages, bones, and heart valves which can be stored in tissues banks and must be used within 24 hours of removal. These donated tissues can be used to restore sight, cover burns, repair hearts, and even mend connective…