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Did you know the apple cider vinegar in your kitchen right now is also good for you? It has been used as an old school remedy for many years which include helping to cure symptoms of the flu to skin conditions such as warts. Adding a little of this sour liquid to your life may have some great health benefits. How is it made? There are many sources that vinegar can be made from such as apples, honey, grains, molasses, etc. They all have the ability to be fermented. This can be done by using a…

equipment is to be worn at all times, as appropriate, given the employee 's job duties. It is also every employee 's responsibility to fully understand and be prepared to safely and properly perform the duties and tasks of his/her job; to quickly and carefully follow all instructions; and to correctly use and maintain office or medical equipment and instruments. Any questions about job health/safety are to be discussed with the Supervisor/Practice Manager or the physician/owner…

should also warn people of the potential transmission of zoonotic viruses from nonhuman primates to humans through interactions from captivity or transportation. Hanuman langurs carry the retrovirus SRV and their organs and tissues can be a source of Salmonella infection [Murphy et al., 2006]. Vice versa, nonhuman primates can be infected with human pathogens as well, such as measles and influenzas [Alves et al., 2010]. Therefore, illegal trade of…

Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s are a huge topic in today’s world. Although GMO’s have been around for the last few decades, it hasn’t been until recently that people are more concerned about the possible negative consequences/effects. GMO’s are organisms that are altered through genetic engineering so the DNA of the organism has one or more new genes when produced. This usually increases the quality and/or quantity of a product/organism and a few other factors. Many people are concerned…

1) Malayan Box Turtle (Cuora amboinensis kamaroma) Description Origins: Mainland Indochina (South and Central Vietnam, southern Laos & Cambodia), Thailand (Phang Nga Province etc.), Singapore and mainland Malaysia. Size: 5 to 12 inches long (depending on the subspecies) Lifespan: Typically an average of 50 years but reportedly up to 150 years Malayan Box Turtles are responsive and active pets. Pet owners will find it appealing as this species prefers staying in the water instead of basking and…

The purpose of performing physiological tests is to figure out certain characteristics of microorganisms or to reach a conclusion on what an unknown microorganism is. It can be also used to determine what is needed for bacteria to be cultured in or on certain media. Culture media can either be liquid or solid, and they can be used to identify certain characteristics of different bacterial species. This is indicated by the growth or lack of growth in or on certain media. Solid media can also be…

Literature Review What is electricity for homes, what is gasoline for cars, what is battery for smartphones, that’s what food means for human body? Food can be as simple as single ingredient, or as complex as homemade gourmet recipe. When someone look at a dish, it can be seen as one item on a plate but it contains many nutrients. Humans need energy to survive, beside that need also the nutrients to be healthy, or heal if any illnesses occurs. There is thousands of nutrients such as vitamins,…

Animals and humans have bacterial populations all over their body. However, the gastrointestinal microbiome is one of the most complex and dense populations studied (Todar, 2012). The mammalian gastrointestinal tract is comprised of about four million bacterial genes with more than 95% located in the large intestine (Galland, 2014). The gastrointestinal microbiota varies along the tract at longitudinal levels and horizontal levels due to particular bacteria attaching to the epithelium in the…

Modern society has been blessed with brilliant minds that have helped humans increase their life expectancy to the point where we are living well even at what is considered overpopulation. We were able to cure polio, the black plague, and other diseases that would’ve been considered a virtual death sentence a few centuries ago. Because of this, our bodies have almost no need to fight off diseases naturally. Now it isn’t being worried about at the moment because we still have tons of modern…

The dawn of fast food chains has served more than half of the world since the early 1950’s, serving an image as a dependable food source for quick meals. However, it wasn’t until decades later that critics debate on the negative impacts the fast food industry has on public consumers, including health risks, nutrition value and description, portions, and methods of preparation. This enraged food organizations associated with the government, such as the FDA, to take action and start straightening…