Nomenclature

Gaucher disease is on gene GBA; 2629 (Pastores, Hughes, YEAR). The alleles of the GBA gene are not yet known, however, there have been multiple testings’ of southern blots. Although, due to the lack of nomenclature (base pairing) understanding, there has not been a definite number of alleles found (Futerman and Zimran, YEAR). Yet, one study was able to find a few mutant alleles. The results of this study found one mutation consisted of a single-base substitution…

There are many reasons why the cosmetic industry has become a concern for the people of the United States. Many people have had diseases and cancers that can be linked to the chemicals that are placed in their personal care products and cosmetics. Little has been done for putting regulations on these chemicals being placed in personal care products until recently with the Personal Care Products Safety Act. The chemicals that are being put into cosmetics are affecting every person who uses any…

Many friendships throughout the novel are explored, with the central character within them being Stephen. He forms a bond with Keith Hayward along with the one between Barbara Berrill, something that proves to be hard for the protagonist. Frayn structures the novel in short and large chapters to show that his childhood, when compared to the present day, was far more momentous. Frayn presents hostility entering the one sided friendship between Stephen and Keith through the use of different…

An idealistic lifestyle has a wide variety of definitions, but for many, that involves being perpetually surrounded by models in minimal clothing. Hugh Hefner is the ‘perfect’ ladies man— an individual flocked by women living in an extravagant home. While some believe Hefner’s lifestyle is the pure manifestation of heaven, others see his unprecedented behavior as absolutely sickening. In Ross Douthat’s, “Speaking Ill of Hugh Hefner” he is thoroughly described as a repulsive human-being. Douthat…

The search for Troy has been going on for quite some time. The seemingly magic and enigmatic stories surrounding Troy and the Trojan War like a mist certainly cause quite a bit of confusion for those studying the history of Troy. Since Troy and the Trojan War had such an impact on the people of ancient Greece, regardless of what was actual fact and what was fiction, it is most important to understand what it was that the Greeks were so proud of and so interested in. Yet, it is these oddities and…

We as humans gain knowledge through many different ways or some of us even produce new knowledge such as a scientist who gives out a new theory about wormholes, but without the knowledge being applied in some part of our life or in the world itself, its value could be reduced. The world ‘application’ in the question refers to the utilization of the knowledge which could mean that the knowledge is personal knowledge and not shared knowledge, the word ‘value’ refers to both the tangible and…

In 2013, a survey took place on LGBT Americans, and 92% of them said society has become more accepting in the past decade. Today, homosexuality is still facing discrimination and equality issues. Even though, there has been positive growth toward homosexuals, people still struggle to accept it. It is important to have an open mind toward homosexuals because they are no different, they are have a unique ways of loving others. Although, there are negative attitudes toward homosexual people,…

Many people may not know that Air Defense Artillery lineage comes from Coastal Artillery Corps. It was created after the revolutionary war in order to protect the United States coasts against naval attacks and bombardments by ships. Air Defense Artillery has come a long way and has had to continuously evolve in order to protect the US from adversaries and danger. From the Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M-16 Halftrack to Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, the mission has always been to protect…

of hunger of sex and this hunger made him irrepressible and wild. Manto’s this theme made him extremely popular among youngsters. Man takes recourse to all kinds of subterfuge for the satisfaction of this hunger and dresses it up in acceptable nomenclatures and relationships. The society blames the women and their…

the United States as being a Latino. Based on the discussion, I realized the prejudice I received as a Latino is the cause for me hiding my culture. After the seminar, I was proud to say I was a Latino instead of hiding my heritage because of the nomenclature name that society in the U.S. provided for our culture; our identity. During that seminar, I learned that being Latino was part of my identity and is my integrity I chose to live by. As a peer mentor, I want my mentees to know that at the…