Genomics

One-fifth of any given person's genes are privately owned, is this invasion overly intrusive of one's personal space or should one not be concerned about this at all? Should gene patent holders be allowed to withhold genes at their will or should one be in charge of what happens to their own genes within their body? Michael Crichton, American best-selling author, who wrote “Patenting Life” and American economist and author John E. Calfee who wrote, “Decoding the Use of Gene Patents” both discuss…

Based on our findings, the NSAIDs aspirin and ibuprofen do have an impact on the heart rate of the Lumbriculus variegatus worms as evidenced by Figures 2 and 3 above. We observed that caffeine also had an impact on the heart rate of the worms. We can state that our hypothesis was correct when it came to the ibuprofen solutions because evidence supports the claim that the ibuprofen does increase the heart rate in Lumbriculus variegatus. Furthermore, as the concentration of ibuprofen increased,…

IS DNA FROM MOM OR DAD?NEW TECHNIQUE WILL ACCULATERATE PERSONALIZED MEDICINE DNA is a hereditary genetic material. It is the carrier of genetic information, and is the process of one generation to another generation. All the cells of our body except red blood cell contain the copy of our DNA. Since at conception , A person receives the DNA from both father and mother.we each have 23 pairs of chromosomes each pair of chromosomes have one was received from father and one was received from…

Pinpointing what factors lead to heart disease, in the case coronary heart disease, is a difficult task. However, it is an important task because knowing what leads to heart disease is the key to preventing it. After all, the goal of medicine is to prolong life, medicine cannot achieve this without further examining potential factors that can lead to heart disease. Annotation: In examining psychosocial and medical approaches, Stephen and Marmot first discuss how stress in different levels of…

the spread of diseases that can result from normal sexual reproduction because AI is done using sterile procedures also the use of AI can minimize injury to the cattle population that caused by aggressive bulls during the mating process. The use of genomic selection greatly decreases the time taken for the AI process due the calves can be genetically tested before they begin to produce milk therefore the waiting time is reduced. Embryo Transfer removes a fertilized egg of a breed cow into the…

One of the most defining features of mammals is the ability to give nutrition to young via a lactation system instead of egg-yolk that is observed in other lineages. Lactation evolved during the Triassic period—specifically the Cynodant lineage—along with other Mammalian characteristics such as fur. Certain milk proteins, and quite many other parts of the lactation system, have been conserved through evolution and time. It is hypothesized that lactation arose amongst mammals that showed maternal…

So, what is animal testing? When you Google this question, the answer will go something like: “an animal test [that] is any scientific experiment or test in which a live animal is forced to undergo something that is likely to cause them pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm”. Authors Silvio Garattini and Giuliano GrignaschiIn their academic journal “Animal testing is still the best way to find new treatments for patients” and Nancy Beck and Hope R. Ferdowsian in their academic journal…

Genetically Modified Organisms (a.k.a GMOs) is a term used to represent organisms and crops created using biotechnology and genetic engineering. It involves generating a class of organisms by integrating genetic information from different species using recombinant DNA biotechnology. The first successful achievement in genetic engineering experiments using plants dates to the 1980 's1, 2, 3, where biotechnology introduced major approval of bacteria used to produce insulin for manufacturing in…

Background and Education Plans The end, or reason, for my life is something that had intrigued me early in life. As a child, I began to consider the origins of my name and learned that “Alexis” was derived from the ancient Greek word Alexos – which means, “to defend.” Through personal experiences and contemplation, I have made it my firm conviction that the end, or purpose, of my life is to defend and be of service to the people. My career objectives include completing my Bachelor’s degree…

Background Basal cell carcinoma can be defined as a malignant neoplasm in humans. Basal cell carcinoma originates in the areas between the follicles, subject to a spontaneous mutation. BCC’s can be organized into four categories: nodular, morpheaform, metatypical, and superficial. BCC can be treated generally through SMO inhibitors, for example, vismodegib (Ximena 398). Vismodegib is a molecule inhibitor of the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway (Pricl 389). The pathogenesis of BCC is the inapposite…