Immunity

As noted in “Introduction to Biotechnology”, a vaccination is described to be “The process of administering a vaccine to provide and organism with immunity to an infectious microorganism” (pg. G-18). Jenner showed a great interest in natural history and surgery, which led him towards his years of research in medicine. Smallpox was an ever-growing issue throughout most countries in the world during Jenner’s…

In the past mothers depend greatly on breastmilk as the best way of feeding babies. With the advancement in technology and daily hassles, mothers turn to either breastfeed for a couple of months, then formula feed their babies. Every mother has the right to decide whether to breastfeed or bottle feed, this personal right will be supported no matter the decision. However, exclusive breastfeeding is the best thing a mother can give to her baby for the first six month of the baby’s life. This is…

emerged in China. There is a fear that it may jump across species and directly infect the human race. We know with certainty the affected birds have died but we are uncertain how mankind will be affected by this new virus. A few things are certain; immunity via vaccines saves many lives. As I stand before you all, let us not make a hasty decision without thought. Please allow me the time to present the pros and cons to vaccinating all citizens of United States, after all this becomes a struggle…

always lead people to hardness. Example, evolution in technology in medical application, such phylogenetic reconstructions to identified viruses or sources or diseases to optimal way to treat them; Or attenuated live vaccines help human enhance their immunity to prevent certain diseases. Evolutionary change is inevitable and issues behind natural selection is being argue in James Curtsinger’s Darwin in the Pumpkin Patch or Bay Area Travels with Charlie. Again, what is nature selection?…

Integumentary System: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin The skin covers the entire body surface, making up most of a humans body weight. Skin tissue provides the human body with protection from mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, and bacteria. Along with this, the skin provides insulation while regulating heat and cushioning for tissues and organs. This body system also helps with the prevention of water loss, but also allows excretion of things such as urea, salts, and water. The skin has…

The Book yesterdays kin, is an action filled book where the main character, Marianne a biologist professor at a small college in up state new york is forced into a high pressure research situation where she is lead to believe the fate of human life on earth at stake. She among other leading scientist are informed by the Aliens that a spore cloud is coming to earth with a virus that will kill the entire human race. The book starts with her indifference to the aliens who have landed in New York,…

In 1942 Christopher Columbus led an expedition to the Americas. His voyage was what started the colonization of the Americas by Europeans for generations to come. These foreigners stripped native Americans of their land, conquered ancient empires, and started settlements in the continents of North and South America. Some may ask, “Why did the Europeans conquer so much of the world and not someone else?” This is a question that has been confusing minds for centuries. Jared Diamond, the author of…

According to The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on the Body (2010), "there is a strong correlation between the immunity of the body and adequate sleep. When adequate amounts of sleep are not received, the overall immunity of the body is significantly damaged. A weakened immune system increases the likelihood of contracting infections, viruses, and diseases. This evidence demonstrates the true importance of sufficient…

Should Vaccinations be Mandatory? Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine to boost one’s immune system to develop immunity to a specific pathogen. They are designed to prevent certain illnesses and even death and add quality to the human life cycle. There are several vaccinations that have been invented to stop the spread and control diseases. The earliest epidemic of disease dates back as early as 1500 BC when there was no preventative measure for the now known disease named…

The first cases to do this were the Slaughter-House Cases of 1873, which declared that the Privileges and immunities of citizens guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment are those which they possess as citizens of the United States and not those which they enjoy by virtue of state citizenship. This decision meant that those privileges and immunities which heretofore rested, namely, upon the states.” (Flack 7) This lead to some controversy because it “marked the practical overthrow…