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    Catcher in the Rye’s Holden Caulfield, Harry Potter’s Severus Snape, and Neuromancer’s Henry Case all share something in common—they are antiheroes. Merriam-Webster’s definition of an antihero is, “a protagonist or notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities” (Merriam-Webster). While that is the ‘dictionary definition,’ many authors have taken liberties in describing which “heroic qualities” are missing, and which traits are used instead (Merriam-Webster). Through a…

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    Modern biotechnology is truly astonishing; the technology has extended our carrying capacity far beyond our limits by eliminating devastating diseases, provided life saving pharmaceuticals, as well as solutions for agriculture sustainability for a population expecting to reach 9.5 billion individuals by 2050. Agriculture sustainability is a global concern, which affects each organism on this planet. Hence, as an advanced society we must invest on our current technologies to provide food…

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    Introduction Genetically modified foods have become a major concern and have caused controversy regarding both their health and environmental effects (2). 'Using modern techniques of genetic engineering, it is possible to introduce specific genetic material derived from any species of plant, animal, or microorganism, or even a synthetic material, into different species of plant' (Journal 1) This allows a desired trait to be enhanced and reproduced. (3) (4) 'The resulting plants are commonly…

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    Essay On Cryoprotection

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    Since most of the human body is made of water and by lowering the body below the freezing point of water will result in massive ice formation. Cryonic facilities can’t simply put patients into a vat of liquid nitrogen because their cells would freeze and simply shatter. Because of this reason, patients are protected from ice damage by using a mixture or agent (sort of a human antifreeze) to reduce, or even eliminate, ice formation. Conventional bypass technologies are used to circulate the…

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    Ergot In Hysteria

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    A Medical Explanation for the Salem Witchcraft Occurrences While some people believed that the symptoms of the afflicted were too easily turned off and on, ergot poising could have caused the Salem witchcraft trials because most symptoms resembled ergot poising and the environment in New England had the perfect conditions for ergot to survive. In his historical piece on the witch trials called the Wonders of the Invisible World, Cotton Mather said “... I report matters not as an advocate, but as…

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    reduce scarring. Phytol Phytol is unique from other terpenes, offering other medical options. Phytol is the byproduct of decomposed chlorophyll. It has floral and balsamic aroma. It is an immunosuppressant and impedes the activity of Aflatoxin (a mycotoxin) in the body. It is used topically to reduce itching and to treat slow-healing wounds. Beta Myrcene Beta Myrcene is also found in mango, lemongrass and hops. It is analgesic and anti-inflammatory and has shown to have anti-tumor qualities.…

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    GMO Game Final paper (DRAFT) It is important to realize that the population of the world is increasing and the world’s resources are depleting, this puts us in a dire need of new ways to feed the growing population. The potential solution to this problem is--Genetically Modified food. Genetically modified(GM) crops are a breakthrough technology, as they accelerate the breeding of crops and make crop production more efficient. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines genetically modified…

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    CHAPTER-2 VARIABILITY AMONG THE ALTERNARIA BRASSICAE ISOLATES INTRODUCTION The chapter is mainly concerned with examining the variability among Alternaria brassicae isolates from the oilseed brassicas. Since, the oilseed brassicas are more prone to the fungal attack and thereby, resulting in reduced productivity of the oilseed. Therefore, the present investigation focuses on the studying the features such as morphological, pathological and molecular variability of Alternaria brassicae. The…

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