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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Factors Affecting Its Prevalence

This research paper discusses research pertaining to the behavioral, environmental and genetic factors that affect the incidence o...

Gonadal Dysgenesis

Synopsis Genetic abnormalities often have distinct...

The Impacts of Down Syndrome

Introduction Down syndrome results from a chromosomal anomaly. Instead of a child having the normal twenty chromosomes the...

An Overview of Huntington's Disease

2008, 436). There is no cure for Huntingtons. Genetics The gene for the disease is found on the fourth chromosome (Collins, 19...

Ethics of Gene Therapy

have become capable of changing genets. Genetic research is the latest large area of study in the broader field of genetics. While...

Genetic Research, Trend Towards Personalized Medicine

envisioned as means to optimize care, taking it to a new level of quality. The technologies associated with this trend have result...

Mass Extinction: Comparison of Flora and Fauna

may be severely affected by this extinction period as early as 2100. PBS reports that, while scientists like David Jablonski belie...

A Topic in Biological and Cognitive Psychology

have a twin who reflects the same mental illness (Edlin & Golanty, 2010). Slide 6: Epigenetic Change Non-hereditary biological ...

The Ethical Controversy of Gene Mapping

much greater understanding of which chromosomes control which aspects of the human organism. This understanding is widely regarded...

Development of Personalities

the environment. A childs parents belong to the group and the child learns at an early age the importance of taking care of the en...

Antisocial Behavior in Children

behaviors. MAOA is the structural gene for production of this enzyme. Four other chemicals, epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin...

Topics Pertaining to Learning

it draws on what students already know, which aids them in assimilating new material. The learning environment should be both chal...

Person vs. Environment Debate, Behavior Influences

This paper presents the writer/tutor's opinion that neither personal nor environment factors are fully responsible for shaping hum...

Genetics, and the Future, Science Fiction

This research paper pertains to the topic of genetic manipulation and how advancements in this field were predicted by science fic...

An Alcoholism Overview

and forgetful. It can be a very serious problem for the elderly who are often on a smorgasbord of necessary pills to treat a varie...

Human Nature and Selfishness

that mankind is hardwired for selfishness and are a slave to these drives whether we understand or are cognizant of them in the fi...

Protein Synthesis, RNA, and DNA

amino acid sequences of Proteins" (2003). In figuring out the Genetic Code one can see how a sequence of bases as contained in RNA...

Chapter Twelve of Visions by Michio Kaku

for the new research that could be done. Scientists are stating that it is now possible to grow tissues that will not trigger the ...

Unborn Babies, Genetic Defects, and Parents' Right to Know

with it a great deal of uncertainty and guilt. Needless to say, most men and women who undertake abortions do not do so lightly o...

Sex Offending Explained

of sex crimes, however. Sexual violence often targets children as well (Nester, 1998). The issues surrounding child abuse alone ...

Overview of Important Global Issues

In six pages significant global issues including DNA selection of baby sex, deforestation, euthanasia, family, divorce, genetic en...

Feeding the Masses Through Genetic Engineering

engineering it is first important to understand the process itself. Genetic engineering is a new technology. In wasnt until the ...

Genetic Engineering and its Benefits

University, says, "Every disease we know about is either being attacked with genetics or is being illuminated through genetics " (...

Genetic Studies and Issues of Ethics

In nine pages genetic studies including human genome projects and the ethical issues that surround them are considered in terms of...

Human Genetic Mapping Research, Pros and Cons

In twelve pages this paper discusses the research into human genetic mapping and evaluates pro and con arguments surrounding the i...

Sexual Preference and Genetics

In eight pages this paper examines heterosexuality v. homosexuality in terms of genetic basis proof. Five sources are cited in th...

Differing Viewpoints on Cloning

Should cloning be allowed? How about for humans? Should we be able to design our own children? Who owns genetic material? The poss...

Genetic Predisposition and Alcoholism

In five pages alcoholism is examined from a genetic perspective and psychological and biological aspects are employed as supportiv...

Adolescent and Child Obesity

In eleven pages the problem of obesity in American children is examined in terms of adolescent health risks and causes that includ...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetic Engineering

In five pages genetic engineering as it modifies agricultural crops is examined in terms of the advantages and disadvantages of th...