Mutant

While the earlier works of the X-Men comics represent racism in society through the mutants, the more recent stories of the X-Men chronicles have largely shifted the mutant metaphor, focusing more on discrimination pertaining to individual’s sexuality (Darowski, 166). Shifting this metaphor from racial discrimination to sexual preferences as a rhetorical device, keeps the tittle relevant as time goes on (167). Coincidently or not, the X-Men, which work as an allegory to the LGBT community,…

“Magnus” throughout this assessment. The following diagnostic evaluation seeks to assess Magnus from the initial onset of his mutant powers onward throughout the course of his life, as symptoms manifest, as well as administer a possible course of treatment. Magnus is a powerful super-mutant who uses his powers to attempt to wipe out the human race so that the rise of mutants, whom he refers to as “homo-superior,” and a new stage of human evolution, may begin (Housel & Wisnewski, 2009, p. 99).…

Reserve genetics is a tool used to identify the functionality of a known gene sequence or a gene family by genetic editing to generate the mutant phenotype. As it is done in a direction from gene to phenotype, which is opposite to ‘forward genetics’, hence named as reverse genetics. As the whole genome sequences are much more accessible nowadays with various genome sequencing technologies developed. This enables modifying a known gene, and to create a known mutation. The mutated gene might then…

In 1966, DC Comics introduced the world to a psychotic plant loving Poison Ivy. According to Wikipedia, "Poison Ivy's origins were revised in Secret Origins #36, 1988, written by Neil Gaiman." In this story, Poison Ivy, previously known as Pamela Isley, studied advanced botanical biochemistry at a university in Seattle. There, she was seduced by her professor, Dr. Jason Woodrue. Woodrue used her in one of his experiments and injected plant and animal based toxins into her. These poisons not only…

deviance. Davis somberly quotes “To have a disability is to be an animal, to be part of the other.” (Davis 40). A society where such sentiments exist holds in store other disturbing implications. If we are compelled to banish all flavors of strange - mutant, disabled, or something else entirely to the realms of unthinkability, the line dividing human and non-human must be drawn. When we consider the inherent volatility of life, it’s not unthinkable to imagine that someday fate may cast us across…

activate plasminogen. So any increase in PAI-1 decreases fibrinolysis consequently increasing the risk of thrombosis. PAI-1 gene (SERPINE1 gene) is found on chromosome 7q21.3-q22. Its wild type promoter contains five consecutive G residues while the mutant promoter contains only four consecutive G residues resulting in an increase in PAI-1. There are three genotypes:…

has changed very little in a decade and has the full support of the President of the United States in his actions. Frank Miller wanted the reader know that Batman didn't just lose to the Mutant leader, he was nearly killed. Despite this near death, once Batman recovered, he formed a new plan and fought the Mutant leader once more days later. In the rematch against the younger, stronger, and faster opponent Batman wins using his wit. This is not because Batman is a mere human, this is despite of…

be reconverted to histamine by the tan gene. In a mutant tan gene fly, however, the photoreceptors have a decreased amount of histamines to release and low levels of histamines suggest no electroretinogram (ERG) recordings from the fly. A mutant tan fly that is exposed to flashes of light will not produce neural signals. The decrease of histamine as a neurotransmitter will decrease wakefulness and induce a more drowsy state. As a result, the mutant tan fly experiences a delayed reaction when…

ALS is a multi-factorial neurodegenerative disease that affects the upper and lower motor neurons of the spinal cord. It is found in both familial and sporadic forms. Familial ALS is recognized by mutant SOD1 which fails to convert reactive oxygen species to hydrogen peroxide and/or water; however, studies have shown the presence of SOD1 aggregates in sporadic forms as well (Redler and Dokholyan, 2012). This is due to the ability of wild-type SOD1 to become toxic due to oxidative stresses in the…

statement. Limitations to the dell theory are mutant supply chains where destruction is unavoidable, and the fact that world conflict has turned more into wars between groups vs. nations rather than…