Genome

an expectation of the neutral theory of evolution involves different degrees of mutations. It is expected that mutations occur at a higher rate in cave animals because the slightly deleterious mutations are fixed within the population due to their genome size, the smaller population size and the difference in chemical mutagens found in…

values of the past. Although everyone should be embracing the new scientific discoveries, because of the racist past, science is being used to keep these awful ideas alive. According to the “Genome in Black and White and Gray” written by Robin Henig written in 2004, humans have advanced far enough to use the genome to tailor medications to different people. Since this article has been published the medication BilDil in the article has become commercially available. In the article Henig discusses…

The film Jurassic Park is a film that takes place on an island in the Caribbean Ocean where the main inhabitants are various reproduced dinosaur species. Paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler and mathematician Ian Malcolm are invited to the island by the owner of Jurassic Park, John Hammond, and his lawyer Donald Gerraro to confirm that the island is safe for public interaction. Hammond’s grandchildren are also invited to view the island. On this island, researchers who work for…

Name: Beatriz Brun Drawer/Group #: 37 PS ID #: 1396854 Three digit mutant code: 848 BIOL 3311 Spring 2015 Lab Section: 14704 Date: 02/23/2015 TA Instructor Name: Eric Pham Writing Assignment 3: Review of a D. melanogaster gene Characteristics of the Drop gene Introduction The fly Drosophila melanogaster has been widely utilized in the field of genetics, since the first paper was published in 1910, for being a good organism to conduct research. In addition to being small and easy to…

One of the most expensive organs in the human body is the brain. The physiological task of the brain includes receiving information from the rest of the body, deducing that information, and then guiding the body’s response to it. The brain also helps perform vital processes such as maintaining blood pressure, releasing hormones, and respiratory functions. For a while, many scientists thought that all mammalian brains (including the human brain) were made in the same way. Therefore, it is fair to…

Genetic Testing: A Lottery or Peace of Mind Vivien Akoth Ongadi Delaware Technical Community College ENG 101-601 Mr. Ruiz April 29, 2022 Genetic Testing: A Lottery or Peace of Mind Introduction In the tense atmosphere of a Thursday afternoon in a fertility clinic waiting room, Serah and Hope, recently devastated by their fourth loss, sit quietly together. They are haunted by failed IVF attempts and burdened by their family history of chronic genetic abnormalities. Anxious, they sit…

colds or flu, we are familiar with, but viruses can cause a range of other diseases. We are each possessed of multifaceted and diverse ecosystems of microbes that have a profound influence on our existence. Viruses are part of our human genome: the human genome contains more DNA from viruses than our own…

Systemic Telomere Length and Aging Telomeres represent essential structure for genome stability, since their role is to protect the extremities of linear chromosomes from degradation and recombination. Furthermore, they also participate in the nuclear architecture, as well as in the meiosis-specific genome recombination and reorganization. Telomere length is the result of the equilibrium between shortening and lengthening mechanisms, and in many different organisms there is a decrease in…

Neurodegenerative disease is an all-encompassing term for an array of conditions which principally affect the neurons of the human brain. These make up the nervous system, which also incorporates the spinal cord and, under normal circumstances, do not replace themselves or reproduce. Therefore, when they are damaged or die off, they are unable to be replaced. Neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and/or the death of nerve cells. This…

Pediatric cancer is among the leading causes of death for children today. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "the most prevalent cancers seen in childhood are leukemia’s and brain and central nervous system cancer. Within the United States, these cancers account for the highest incidence and death rates among children today" (2014). Research shows genetic factors play a significant role in causing a variety of pediatric cancers. This paper will provide research and…