Genetics

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been a subject of intense debate and controversy for several decades. While proponents argue that GMOs offer a range of potential benefits, including increased crop yield and enhanced nutritional value, opponents raise concerns about their potential negative impacts on human health, the environment, and socioeconomic aspects. This essay aims to […]

To test or not to test. That is the question. Well, Shakespeare’s Hamlet never had to answer the complex questions regarding genetic testing. But in our modern society we do have to answer these complex questions. Since the development of the Human Genome Project and genetic testing, we have had to answer the difficult question […]

Background and Rationale: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which causes dementia and is characterized by neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular amyloid-І plaques (AІ). The progressive decline in neural function causes memory loss, more commonly known as dementia, and the loss of cognitive function. In a healthy physiological state intracellular calcium signals are coupled […]

A study of inheritable traits in fruit flies. INTRODUCTION The Drosophila melanogaster, more commonly known as the fruit fly, is a popular species used in genetic experiments. In fact, Thomas Hunt Morgan began using Drosophila in the early 1900’s to study genes and their relation to certain chromosomes(Biology 263). Scientists have located over 500 genes […]

There is a theory that humans descended from an earlier, lower form of life. There is an assortment of evidence that shows that all living creatures on Earth descended from a common ancestry. Evolution doesnt discriminate against humans. It is believed that we too are a product of an earlier predecessor. The similarities in all […]

The transitional relation between the lapilli-bombs agglomerates and clastogenetic lava (Fig.12B)proposes that theemitted lava blebs for each lava was virtually continuous throughout a singlefountains episode. Likewise, each eruptive unit has its own cooling joints.The occurrence of inversely coarse-tail-graded beds, poorly defined bedding, lithic clasts and lapilli/bombs-rich concentration zones are indicative of an emplacement of the […]

Andrew Niccol’s film, “Gattaca” describes a world where genetic engineering has become norm. Based on a society where intellect is built not on diligence and determination but instead genetic determinism, the film explores oppression in society, displaying just how easily corruption can become. Race, sex, height and gender; discrimination of which is unseen in the […]

The Endogenetic processes are the processes that shape the land by forces coming from within the earth (Endogenetic forces). There are 3 main Endogenetic processes: folding, faulting and volcanism. They take place mainly along the plate boundaries, which are the zones that lay on the edges of plates. These zones are weak. Endogenetic processes cause […]

Nowadays, Clone is a word that is heard throughout the world, especially the United States. Scientists have discovered a way to bring back extinct animals. Many people dream to extend a life time for their loves one and to be able to express their hidden feelings in their mind after their loved one has disappeared […]

Deoxyribonuclease I (DNASE1) polymorphism and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus in Iranian population Milad Mohammadoo-Khorasani, Saeedeh Salimi, Maryam Moossavi, Mahnaz Sandoughi, Zahra Zakeri, Maryam Khoddamian Abstract Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease. The etiology of SLE is multi-factorial and both genetic and environmental factors play role. In SLE patients a […]