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Genetic Predisposition and Alcoholism

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

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...

The Expensiveness, Seriousness, and Commonality of Alcoholism

the social costs." The remedy has been to treat the victims of alcohol abuse rather than to challenge the strong economic and poli...

Breeding Plants in the Future

apples or pears available for consumption, and no corn or green beans, that would be somewhat problematic. Few think about plant b...

Breeding Plants and Genetic Marker Uses

the story. The old fashioned way of plant breeding entailed crossing parent plants that had desirable characteristics, like resi...

Techniques of Biotechnological Transformation

In six pages genetic manipulation and breeding of plants are examined in this overview of biotechnology and techniques of transfor...

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...

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...

Biological Evolution and Cultural Evolution Compared and Contrasted

In five pages the ways in which the human population has been shaped by evolution is examined in a coparative analysis of genetic ...

Contemporary World and Genetic Competence

In five pages this paper examines the practice of genetic competence in this informational discussion. Seven sources are cited in...

Personality Theory of Hans Eysenck

In two pages this paper examines the genetic determinants that are a part of Eysenck's theory of personality with such concepts as...

A Proposed Adolescent Alcohol Use Assessment

In eight pages the environmental and genetic causes of teen alcohol usage are featured prominently in this study proposal based up...

Patau's Syndrome: Trisomy 13

of their facial expressions are indicative of the condition, although the public often looks upon them as being somewhat unusual. ...

Genetic Engineering and Human Cloning

In fact, both cloning and genetic engineering attempt to take the gene pool out of the hands of nature and put it into the hands o...

Genetic Predetermination and the Actions of Adolf Hitler

In fifteen pages this paper speculates on whether or not genetic predisposition could explain Hitler's actioins and what role if a...

Genetic Diversity and the Origin of Life

According to one theory, the universe and its components were formed in a single cataclysmic explosion between ten and twenty mill...

Homosexuality: Choice Or Biological Predisposition?

beliefs" (Foner et al, 1991). The act of ridiculing gays and lesbians even back then has made it difficult for them in todays wor...

Genetic Influence on Elite Athletic Performance

of the test in making an educated guess as to a childs athletic future when a child is below age 9 (Lite). In other words, the tes...

Developing a Genetic Vaccine for Malaria

pathogen"; that is, they have to be able to counter the disease if it mutates (Ivory and Chadee, 2004). As noted above, its been d...

The Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering

fictional, of course, yet it brings home some very interesting points regarding genetic engineering. First, agriculture has turne...

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...

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...

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...

How Cultures Play A Role Where Emotions Are Concerned

only one child per family --otherwise leaving the parents to face fines, taxes and the absence of governmental support -- has been...

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...