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monsters in order to develop the idea that mankind can often be little more than animals and to pose the question of what makes something truly human. First of the beasts are the most obvious of the characters as monsters. They are sculpted mutants, crimes against nature. Moreau created them attempting to mold a human form but they…

The main purpose of anti-cancer drugs is to fight cancer cells. Cancer is a larger group of diseases that only have one thing in common that is abnormal cells growing at of control. While the growths of cells are very controlled, that is the opposite case with cancer. But with cancer the cell cycles are disrupted and the cells then divide causing them to multiply enabling a mass of cells called tumors. Benign and malignant are the two types of tumors. Benign are non-life threatening but…

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ages ten and twenty-four. That results in approximately four thousand and six hundred deaths according to the CDC’s survey conducted last year. Among teenagers, suicide is a highly recognized issue. It is an extremely relatable matter due to the fact that it can happen to literally anyone, a family member or dear friend for example. Many forms of media have been dedicated to this prevailing issue such as songs. Thousands of songs…

Antibiotics and similar drugs have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015). However, as of recent, bacteria are evolving to form super bacteria that resistant to our known antibiotics (Neu 1992). Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. This leads to higher medical costs, prolonged hospital stays and increased mortality. It is…

Gene therapy is a growing medical technology specifically relating to the insertion of genes into human cells and tissue to treat diseases, mainly focusing on hereditary diseases in which mutant genes are replaced with ones of which are functional and healthy. Within gene therapy there are two other main occurring factors such as somatic gene therapy and germ-line gene therapy also taking into consideration the two techniques that follow gene therapy; gene augmentation therapy and gene…

Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drug. A new emerging field which hold the combinational knowledge of pharmacology and genomics in order to provide not only safe and effective medication but also have the high degree of acceptance with the genetic make up of the patients. Current status of dose regimen followed ”one size fits all”. But is very tiresome job to predict these therapeutic responses in all the patient. Some times dominating negative side…

the reader of the true narrative he has attempted to write. Examples can be observed in the Atomic Age by the various works of films from "Them!" a 1954 science fiction film, directed by Gordon Douglas, about humanity's battle with a nest of giant mutant ants, acts as a tale of repercussions in dealing with nuclear waste. Other films like Godzilla, a monster narrative expressing the fear and terror of atomic bombs landing on Hiroshima, to the more prestigious works of fiction in H.G Wells "The…

Although the term might conjure up images of mutant monsters tearing through a lab or some horror/science fiction from pop culture, a biochemist would inform you that humans have been genetically modifying organisms for thousands of years. (VA comparing fruits of past to now) We’ve been slowly enhancing…

idols to dictate our life, our behavior, what we wear, and even our thoughts. Children often display their appreciation through copying their behavior, regardless of whether or not they understand their idol's behavior. Would Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series eat pizza or fresh greens? Anyone who grew up watching the show would know the answer. They have become conditioned to know what Leonardo would choose, highlighting the impression television shows and pop culture can…

in a teen drama format which enjoyed a lengthy ten season run. Other recent TV superhero or superhero-like series enjoying varying degrees of success include: “Angel”, “Arrow”, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, “Birds of Prey” (TV series), “Dark Angel”, “Mutant X”, “Heroes”, “Misfits”, and “No Ordinary…