Germ theory of disease

Smallpox is a highly communicable disease that is spread by breath, contact, and clothing. It has been dated back to ancient times with descriptions as early as 10th century texts. Up until around the 18th century, contracting smallpox was considered “normal”. Every kid got smallpox and it was seen as just a part of growing up. Before the germ theory people thought that getting ill from a disease was God’s will. Since before 1880 there was not sufficient technology to detect microbes, the only…

Chapter 9: All domestic animals are alike and in order for people to domesticate animals they have to be certain they are able to do it. It involves wild animals being transformed into something more useful form humans, such as a cow for food or fertilization and plows. Many species by this time have dramatically changed in size rather it makes them bigger or just their brains smaller but having more developed organs. Keeping them as a pet is also an example of having them domesticated because…

fresh flowers on them. Today we still use aromatherapy, but we use it through oils, candles, and soaps. The rotten treacle they thought had to be at least 10 years old to work and was a thick, smelly ingredient that was assumed to purge the body of diseases. The horrible smell of the sewer was rumored to prevent the diseased air from coming in contact with the atrocious stench of the sewer. However, many died not only of the plague, but also other illnesses. Leeches were utilized for…

Preliminary DNA analysis of the fatty tissue shows that it came from an ibex” (Witze 2011). The DNA analysis proved researchers theories correct of Otzi’s last meal. Zink’s team had a huge decision to make, whether or not they should defrost Otzi for a complete autopsy or not. If they did defrost his body they run the risk of contaminating his body with the scientists germs and bacteria. If they were to defrost Otzi’s body they would only have 9 hours to complete the autopsy before having to…

The Islamic religion is spread across 3 continents. Islam is different than other religions because it has no physical miracles. Muslims in Makkah took a journey called the Hegria in 622 A.D. because the leaders of Makkah beloved they were causing violence in the Kaava. This journey was the ultimate test of devotion for the Islamic people who left their families behind. The Hegria marked year one of the Muslim calendar. Muslims pray five times a day facing the Kaava. The first to call people to…

Year 10 Research Task – Genetics and Evolution Gene Therapy What is Gene Therapy? ‘Therapeutic gene therapy’ is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. Inheriting faulty genes causes a wide range of conditions, including cystic fibrosis and haemophilia, and may cause susceptibility to some cancers. It is an experimental technique with aims to rid genetic conditions at their source. Several approaches are being tested - - Replacement of a mutated gene with a working…

the public. These Christian beliefs over ruled a lot of scientific thought and prevented discoveries. Throughout this period diseases such as the Black Death, otherwise known as the Bubonic Plague, killed over 70 million people. It is one of the deadliest times in history, as well as the most superstitious. Hence, it created a world of magical and irrational theories. Doctors didn’t have the understanding of medical remedies, it was a…

For example, articles like “Einstein 's Theory of Relativity” would have been read and maybe re-read in a time thoroughly before the time of computers for full comprehension.As Nicholas Carr would describe it, now our eyes have adapted to “skim” through not only the prolonged online readings…

infant mortality rate in the United States of America was nearly twice the worst infant mortality rates in the world today (192). However, this tragedy was solved not by a centrally directed plan, but by innovation and discovery, such as the germ theory of disease. The climb of the United Sates toward prosperity was the result of many individual triumphs that emerged unplanned. Authoritarian development claims that…

Patients with impacted maxillary canines are difficult and take more time in treating than those with a routine malocclusion.(3) The exact etiology of palatally displaced canines is unknown, however two common theories might explain the cause: the guidance and the genetic theories. The guidance theory, in…