Processing of Palladium-Silver Composite Thin Membrane

Abstract In this paper, specific conditions for palladium as well as silver deposition were determined. Also, the simultaneous, co-deposition of the same was determined for hydrazine-based solution bearing both element precursors. The electroless plating kinetics for simultaneous, co-depositions for both elements in the mixture were determined. Moreover, a mathematical model...

Calcium and Its Effect on Musculoskeletal System

Project Summary Picture Summary The musculoskeletal system is an organ system made up of specialized tissues of the skeletal muscles and bones. Calcium relates to a mineral found primarily in foods, including milk, kale, and fish; it helps maintain strong teeth and bones in the body. This mineral plays an...

The Future of Classical Archaeology

Broadly, archaeology scientifically studies prehistoric and historical human activities by recovering and analyzing material culture. As such, archaeologists excavate and describe past human-made objects ranging from simple tools such as stone daggers to complex structures as temples and cathedrals. On the other hand, classical archaeology has traditionally focused its attention...

How Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry is Used in Drug Screening

Introduction Liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) were developed as an alternative way of testing other than GC/MS which was used to do tests of nonvolatile liquids. GC/MS is gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Tsuchihashi 2005). LC/MS is used in forensic testing and clinical toxicology. When correct phases of either mobile...

Relationships Between Reproduction, Heredity, and DNA

Genetic information in DNA is transcribed to RNA and then translated into the amino acid sequence of a Protein. Transcription During the process of transcription, the information in the DNA codons of a gene is transcribed into RNA. Suppose that gene X has the DNA base sequence 3’-TACCCTTTAGTAGCCACT-5’. The resultant...

The Importance of the Human Genome Project

The success of science depends on continuous research aimed at upgrading existing knowledge. As such the biological fields of science are undertaking such projects. One such project human genome project (HGP), one of the most important discoveries is aimed at not only identifying and defining all types of human genes...

The Evolution of Immunity and Immune Systems

Introduction Background Information Immunity is the biological state where an individual has adequate defenses against diseases, infections, and other invasions. At the same time, the individual acquires the ability to tolerate autoimmune diseases and avoid allergies (Nunn and Altizer 36). An immune system, on its part, is composed of numerous...

The Ballpoint Pen: A Chemistry’s Review

My item of choice is a ballpoint pen. This item is of interest to me because for decades, we have come to rely on it as a writing material. Although we are now living in the computer age, the ballpoint pen is still popular. The ballpoint pen is a simple...

Crop Production: Practical Report on Strawberry

Introduction Strawberries are a group of perennial plants which belong to the Rosaceae family. They thrive well in soil that has good drainage, is moderately acidic (pH range 5.0 to 6.0) and require plenty of sunshine grow. They are capable of viable fruit production for a period of up to...

A Hypothesis and an Experiment: A Case Study

In a bid to develop a hypothesis and plan an experiment, I listed several things I would like to know within my surrounding; why a plant curves towards a window, why a plant can not grow towards gravity, why the lateral buds of most plants fail to develop and elongate...

Atoms in the Human Body

Introduction Billions of years ago, when the dense speck expanded, the matter and antimatter should have disappeared and left nothing but energy. Still, some amount of matter remained and filled the world with numerous particles (Sundermier, 2015). Those particles circulating through the dark matter across the universe might pass through...

Enterobius Vermicularis: A Worm That Knows No Class, Race, or Culture

Introduction Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common among all helminths in the world with a prevalence rate of 20-40 million in the United States. Treatment of pinworm infection is fairly easy and medication can be provided at all public health facilities. This paper seeks to provide an analysis of...

Purification and Isolation Interferon Alpha

Introduction Chadha et al (1982) claims human Interferon alpha is protein derivative that is biosynthesized and secreted by lymphocytes under pathogenic stimulus. Allen and Diaz (1996, p.182-3) argues that the main stimulus that predispose secretion of human alpha are viruses, bacteria, parasites or tumor cells. Spiegel (1989, p.76-77) claims human...

Sodium Borohydride Reduction of 2, 6-Dimethylcyclohexanone

Introduction The aim of this experiment was to prepare a stereoisomeric mixture of secondary alcohols from the reaction of cis and trans 2, 6-dimethylcyclohexanone with sodium borohydride. 2, 6-dimethylcyclohexanone is a mixture of cis and trans isomers each containing a ketone functional group. The cis:trans ratio of 2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone used in...

The Correction Systems: US and Mexico

Introduction The United States (U.S.) and Mexico are two large countries in North America, which shares several similarities and differences in various aspects. Geographically, both countries border each other; that is, U. S borders Mexico on the North. In the basis of security and criminology, corrections systems in U. S...

Antimicrobial Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: A Review

The dangers of tuberculosis (TB) still form a reality for a large segment of the global population, as it cannot be called a “disease of the past,” unlike bubonic plague, for instance. TB continues to represent a growing threat, as around 2 million people become its victims annually (Gengenbacher and...

The Effect of Magnesium Deficiency on Plant Growth

Introduction The term magnesium was derived from the word magnesia which is the district in Greece from which magnesium was first mined. The importance of magnesium in plants was discovered by scientists such as Mayer, Knop, Sachs, and Salm-Horstmar; and then in 1904-1902, Willstarter identified magnesium to be part of...

Fatty Acid Analysis by Gas Chromatography

Introduction Biological systems contain a wide range of fatty acids in cell membranes and stored fat. In particular, the cell membrane of microbial organisms consists of a bilayer of glycerophospholipids in which the fatty acids are esterified to glycerol (Carlsson 1973, p.288). Microbial fatty acids are unique from one species...

Master of Finance to Help African Development

Introduction Education is a vital need of modern society. It allows people to develop their skills and talents so that to further use them for their own prosperity and for the glory of their countries and continents. In Africa, the issue of education is rather burning as the weak economies...

Failed States and the Importance of Addressing the Issue

The concept of a failed state, also known as a fragile state, emerged about three decades ago, but politicians and researchers have not reached unanimity in defining and interpreting this issue. Generally, states are considered to be failed when they have lost control over considerable parts of their territory (Lynch...

Reduction of Ethyl 3-Oxobutanoate Using Baker’s Yeast

The aim of this experiment is to show how natural enzymatic reducing agents are as effective as the chemical ones. A reduction process is characteristically the gain of two hydrogen atoms or the loss of an oxygen atom, or both (Fox & Whitesell, 2007). This results to a structural configuration...

The Influence of Water on the Growth of Popcorn Plants

Introduction The growth and development of plants in an environment depend on numerous factors for their growth and development. Major factors required for plants’ growth are water, air, soil, light, nutrients, and warmth (Qaderi et al. 5). Since the amount of precipitation varies from one season to another and in...

The Psychology of Seeing – Color Blindness

Introduction The term blindness is used somewhat misleading in the designation of certain visual conditions in which visual acuity is not significantly reduces. Color Blindness, for example, does not involve a reduction of “visual sharpness and should more accurately be called a color-perception deficiency. Color blindness occurs almost exclusively in...

Anatomy, Physiology, and Living Habitats of Tanuki

Introduction We are “Red Panda,” a mammalian species native to southwestern China and the eastern Himalayas (see Appendix 1). We are the only members of the Ailuridae family (we could have been raccoons but scientists opted to place us in a separate family). We live both in the wild and...

Geography: France and Its Muslims Article by Stephenie Giry

Introduction In the article, the author is trying to highlight the issue of integration in Europe. This is in terms of the religious groups and the discrimination they face in European countries. The topic is important as it shows the underlying issues that are hindering integration in Europe. The controversy...

‘Nevruz’ or ‘Newroz’? Deconstructing the ‘Invention’ of a Contested Tradition in Contemporary Turkey

The article “Nevruz’ or ‘Newroz’? Deconstructing the ‘Invention’ of a Contested Tradition in Contemporary Turkey” is a dissertation, written by Lerna K. Yanik, on the study and documentation of public celebrations in Turkey during the 1990s era. According to the article, “the concept of Nevruz and its cerebrations are associated...

The Anthropology of Messages and Communication

Introduction Language and ideas have a symbiotic relationship where one is dependent on the other. A language is used to convey ideas while the language relays messages. Examining the anthropogenic of ideas and language can impact the message sent out and how it is perceived and interpreted. It must be...

Symbiotic Relationship Between Cleaner Gobies and Fish

Introduction According to Deloach and Paul, symbiotic relationship refers to the interdepenence between two animals of different species for a long duration of time (7). Symbiotic relationship occurs only when different species are involved in intra-specific relationships (relationships within the same species).They include mutualism, when the two species benefit from...

The Global Water Crisis: Issues and Solutions

Global warming and the water crisis is the title of a paper written by Kanae Shinjiro addressing the main issues that affect the earth resultant of global warming including the water crisis (860-864). For a long time, people often thought that water security was an issue revolving around drinking water....

San Francisco Physical Geography

San Francisco’s climate falls under the Mediterranean type of climate. This type of climatic condition is characterized by moderate temperature and the temperature rarely ranging above 40 degrees or below 15 degrees. This is why San Francisco is called the “the-conditioned city”. Since San Francisco is in the middle of...

Chemical Experiment on Enzyme Amylase

The Aim of the Experiment This paper presents an experiment that was conducted to determine the activity of amylase on starch at various pH levels. The main aim of this experiment was to determine the optimum pH level for action of enzyme amylase on starch. Introduction An enzyme is a...

Cultural and Natural Landscape of the City of Bonn

The city of Bonn has considered one of the most sophisticated cities of Germany so that many inhabitants recognize it as another capital. The city embodies the harmony of place and time; it connects the natural and cultural landscape into one identity that creates the spiritual and moral harmony. This...

“Gypsy World” by Patrick Williams

Introduction In Patrick Williams’ work entitled, Gypsy World: The Silence of the Living and the Voices of the Dead, he was able to show how the Manus Gypsies of France navigate a hostile world. At first it seems that his anthropological study was focused on describing their traditions when it...

Cloning Moral and Ethical Issues

Introduction Cloning is the creation of an embryo by the method of human somatic cell nuclear transfer. This procedure involves implanting DNA cells from an organism into an egg whose DNA nucleus has been removed then chemically treated so that the egg begins to behave as though fertilization has occurred....

Classical and Evolutionist Theories

Introduction Business management employs various strategies to achieve results. The five steps strategy by Porter focus on outside factors like the strength/weaknesses of competitions. The resource based approach by Penrose employ the firm’s resource and capabilities to gain a competitive edge. Theories, on their part, explain why various approaches to...

Cloning: Issues and Moral Aspects

Introduction Cloning is one of the most debatable issues in modern medicine and the scientific community dealing with benefits and opportunities of the research and moral arguments against inhuman medical practices. Cloning is immoral because it violates the moral rights of an embryo thus it is really difficult to define...

Comparing Hunter-Gatherer Societies and Today’s Mainstream Lifestyle

A hunter-gatherer society can be defined as one whose primary means of survival involves the direct gathering of plants like wild fruits and vegetables to the hunting of animals in the wild with no intention of domesticating them. (Barnard, 2004, p 23)From the basic definition given above, it is quite...

“The Bone Woman” by Clea Koff

The Bone Woman, written by Clea Koff, is considered to be forensic anthropology disclosing human rights abuses investigation. The book is written in an evocative style allowing the readers to dive into the depth of the author’s feelings and professional ideas. The analysis of The Bone Woman gives an opportunity...

New York and Tokyo: Comparison of SWOT Results

Introduction Results attained through creating SWOT matrices for cities of New York and Tokyo had shown us weak and strong points of both cities. In this assignment, their economic, societal, and environmental status and problems will be compared and discussed. The results of this comparison will show which city is...

Thermogravimetric Analysis of Inorganic Compound and Rubber

Summary Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a method of thermal evaluation of substances where deviations in physical and chemical properties of materials are quantified with changes in time or temperature. The purpose of this experiment was to use TGA to determine compositional information about an inorganic salt and formulate a series...

Reaction Kinetics: Making Stew with Beans

Results Plots have been created to show how the mass of chickpeas changes with the time of soaking in deionized water (see Figure 1), 2M NaCl (see Figure 2), and 3M NaCl (see Figure 3). These plots were compared for 3 duplicated sets of experimental conditions. It can be seen...

Chemistry: Molecules that Make a Solution Red

Literature Review The perception of color arises when light receptors in the eye convey messages to the brain, hence producing different sensations of color. Early observations by Newton revealed that color is not inherent in objects.1 Instead, the surface of an object reflects certain colors and absorbs others. Therefore, the...

Chapter 3 of “The Triumph of the Seeds” by Hanson

Chapter Summary The chapter “Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut” of Hanson’s (2015) book presents the author’s empiric and exploration journey by understanding how seeds store and use energy for embryos and germination. The biologist attracts and captures readers’ attention not only by an eye-catching chapter title but also by...

Polymers Crystallization and Contributing Factors

Section – A. Polymers Structural factors that promote the crystallization of polymers are the following. Structural Regularity A polymer with a regular structure is more likely to crystallize as the ordering of the molecules is easier in that case. A polymer with an irregular structure will not crystallize. Stereoregularity This...

Geography of Place Knowledge: Sources and Their Role in Understanding

To acquire knowledge about a place, a person needs time and local expertise. Books, maps, and the scientific background will not help much. The knowledge, however, can be obtained from men and women residing near this place. They can tell about what they feel about this site, how they express...

Genetic Counseling for Cystic Fibrosis

Some of the inherited genes may predispose individuals to certain health conditions like cystic fibrosis among other inheritable diseases. Therefore, genetic counseling is recommended for people with a family history of a certain inheritable condition. This paper discusses the reasons for genetic counseling and possible responses from a patient together...

Kenya: Country Analysis and Economic Development

Executive Summary Kenya is a developing country located in the eastern part of Africa. It has a thriving economy and serves as the major communications and logistics hub in East Africa. It borders with Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. According to government statistics released in 2016, Kenya has...

The American Pumpkin Growers Association’s Challenges

As the irrigation costs soar and are expected to double by the 2040s, growing pumpkins will become a challenge, the American Pumpkin Growers Association (APGA) stated in the Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 release. Droughts in the main farming districts will substantially decrease the average pumpkin diameter and possibly cause yearly...

Teat Dipping and Milk Iodine Concentrations in Dairy Cows

Article Similarities and Differences The three articles reviewed give different approaches to optimal udder preparation practices before and after milking to obtain high-quality milk. The papers involve primary studies investigating teat disinfection practices that affect iodine levels in milk. In all three studies, the variable measured in milk iodine content...

Relations Between Biology and Culture

Introduction There are many thoughts on the origins of human beings. A lot of people believe that they were created by God or some other spiritual form. However, the scientific approach usually recognizes humans as one of the biological species that obey the same laws of nature. Darwin’s theory offers...

How Neurons Communicate?

All body cells are able to display a membrane potential that is defined as the separation of positive and negative charges of a membrane that promotes the distribution of different chemicals (Sherwood, 2011). Communication is one of the main functions of the cells in the nervous system that is possible...

Primates and Their Defining Characteristics

Primates are the group of mammals. This group consists of such animals as monkeys, lemurs, and apes. Humans are primates too. What is more, humans are the most recent category of primates. Although humans live all across the globe except Antarctica, the majority of primates inhabit tropical and subtropical areas....

Venezuela’s Agricultural Sector Challenges Amid Economic Pressures

Introduction Venezuela is a country in South America. It has been characterised by overreliance on petroleum exports. This has affected all the other sectors of the economy, as they receive less support from the government. One such sector is the agricultural sector. The country will be impacted greatly if no...

Human Species Uniqueness Compared to Other Species

Introduction Do you believe that the human species is unique? Evolutionary scientists have claimed that human species emanated from ape-like creatures, but the truths about such claims have remained controversial. However, scientific studies have compared human species to other species and noted substantial uniqueness in terms of personality, judgment, and...

Marine Pollution: 21st Century Reality and Technological Threats

Marine pollution is a sad yet integral part of the 21st century reality. A range of technological advances and solutions for economic issues pose a tangible threat to environment, and oceans are by far the most vulnerable element of the latter. A recent marine pollution issue shows in a very...

Measures of Central Tendency

Introduction Measures of central tendency are values that fall in the midline of a given data set (Dodge, 2003). Measures of central tendency are often used in research to get an idea of where most data values lie. Other data measures that are closely related to measures of central tendency...

Should Apartments Ban Dogs Based on Breed?

Background For over half a century now, governments around the globe have legislated against specific dog breeds for various reasons, particularly based on the vicious attacks on human beings and other domesticated animals. The increasing dog population up to about 68 million in the United States has escalated the fear...

Wild Animals of the United States of America

Introduction Wildlife is always deemed to be of great significance economically, ecologically, environmentally as well as culturally. It includes a wide range of species from amphibians, insects, birds to mammals. Thus, there is no doubt that there are some organisms that are native while others were introduced or re-introduced to...

Genetic Engineering: Gene Therapy

Stem cell research is a subject that has generally been absent from the current public and political debates recently. The issue has been pushed aside by more immediate issues such as the economy, war on two fronts and healthcare. However, it wasn’t long ago that headlines were concerned with the...

Biblical Anthropology: Divine Image of Humans, Value of Life, and Sacredness of Marriage

Introduction Anthropology is the study of human beings and their societies, cultures, and development. It seeks to understand the complex nature of humanity, including our physical, social, and spiritual aspects. In the context of theology, anthropology explores the nature and purpose of humanity from a biblical perspective. Aspects of Biblical...

Texas’ Four Physiographic Regions: Landscapes, Climates, and Cultures

Introduction The state of Texas, known for its size and geographic variety, serves as a canvas on which numerous natural beauties are painted. Studying the distinctive blending of natural and human factors requires thoroughly studying its physiographic regions. Texas has four main physiographic zones, each distinguished by distinct topographical features,...

Adaptation Strategies for Task Performance Without Thumb Function

Introduction This study examines the effects of thumb absence on task performance, paying particular attention to the tactics people use to make up for this loss. Understanding these methods is essential for those who have lost their thumbs or have reduced thumb function (Nichols et al., 2022). Although previous research...

Eurasian Hoopoe: Classification, Adaptation, Habitat, Life Cycle, and Behavior

Introduction It is well-known that the lion is the king of all animals. However, if birds were to choose their king, they would likely have selected the hoopoe for its bright, tall, erectile crest that reminds one of an orange crown. A reason to choose The Eurasian hoopoe as a...

Jim Mcgaugh’s Memory Findings in Rats and the Importance of Forgetting

Forgetting is a process that has been studied extensively in both animals and humans, as well as across different species. Forgetting is critical for advancing human development. Without forgetting, one would continue to re-experience negative memories over and over again (a pathological condition called PTSD). Unfortunately, most people are reluctant...

The “Geospatial Revolution: Episode One” Video

The term geospatial technology encompasses a variety of tools utilized for gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing Earth and the location of objects on it. Throughout history, cartography and mapmaking were crucial parts of human civilizations that allowed exploration and creation of new settlements. Thus, the earliest maps edged on stones...

An Open Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

For a deep study of culture, it is essential first to understand whether it is arranged according to the principles of patriarchy or matriarchy. Establishing a central line of transmission of cultural heritage contributes to the structuring of research. For example, if the matrilineal descent community defines membership in the...

Red Cabbage pH Indicator Experimentation

Introduction In the course of the experiment, red cabbage extract was dissolved in water to test the pH level of household chemicals. According to Abedi-Firoozjah (2022), “red cabbage extract (RCE) is a common and rich source of anthocyanins, which are closely related to the pH of their environment” (p. 3)....

Significance of Major Discoveries in Modern Biology

Introduction The modern world constantly changes, and various discoveries help to improve life. For instance, the field of biotechnology offers many innovations, and one of the most influential ones is cloning. The concept of cloning can be described as different techniques used to create copies of new individuals, tissues, and...

Germany Language and Religion

Germany is a multilingual country mainly due to the increase in immigration, internationalism, and socio-economic opportunities that drive human capital to the country. German is the official language spoken by over 95% of the residents (Sen Nag, 2017). German is a West Germanic language linguistically related to English and Dutch....

Role of Consumption of Meat in Human Evolution

Ever since the antique times philosophers and scientists have been proving that humans are not much different from other animal species. For example, genetically, Homo sapiens are almost identical to chimpanzees. However, through the course of the evolution, humans diverged from other representatives of the animal kingdom. Meat consumption played...

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The fluctuation of the deer population on Arizona’s Kaibab Plateau from 1905 to 1939 is an excellent example that demonstrates the importance of carrying capacity. This concept refers to the average population size of the species that the geographical area can support (National Geographic, n.d.). In other words, the environment...

Genetic Engineering: Cloning With Pet-28A

Embedding genes into plasmid vectors is an integral part of molecular cloning as part of genetic engineering. This technique is widely used to obtain comparably cheap biological materials in a short time on a large scale, so genetic cloning and cell engineering techniques are spreading rapidly. One such example is...

Nagel’s “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?”: The Concept of Conscious Experience

Thomas Nagel uses the bat as an illustration of the ability to understand the mind and body operation. Thomas Nagel provides an argument that organisms of different species have a specific viewpoint (Nagel 445). It can get demonstrated by how the organism displays its true character during its time of...

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There are over a hundred different chemical elements in nature, exhibiting not only different physical but also chemical properties. Under normal conditions, some atoms are gases while others are solids; some exhibit an acidic environment in aqueous solutions while others have a low pH. However, the Periodic Table allows us...

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The troposphere begins at the surface of the Earth and can go up to five or nine miles. This area of the atmosphere has the highest density and a lot of weather. As you go higher in the troposphere, it gets colder; the temperature can be an average of 62°F...

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In various research fields on biological responses and human anatomy, most individuals have developed a norm for psychologists to participate in studies concerning mental or brain operations attentively. This anticipates to concentrate more on philosophy and anatomy, but these two subjects dislocated this to psychology. Perception and sensation are two...

Baddeley’s Working Memory Model

According to the multi-component model of working memory, a working memory model is vital for resourceful intellect. According to the dual pathway model, triggering instead of disengaging moods increases working memory capacity, allowing for greater cognitive suppleness. Short-range memory is also called the working memory. As an alternative to all...

Environmental Biology: Green Energy

It is important to note that modern human civilization is high energy-dependent, which means that energy is a key determining factor of human prosperity. However, energy can come from a wide range of different sources, some of which are not as environmentally friendly as others. Although the majority of energy...

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General Information The systematic position of the feathered dinosaur Archaeopteryx, which was the size of a modern crow, is still questioned. This animal looked like a typical representative of reptiles; it had dry skin and long claws: in addition, Archaeopteryx lived at the same time as other dinosaurs, as the...

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Synthetic production of alkyl Alkyl halides, popularly known as haloalkanes or halogenoalkanes, are chemical compounds comprising at least one halogane. Although there is no clear differentiation, they are a distinctive subset of halocarbons. The compounds are widely used in different industries and, consequently, are identified by various names (Kursunlu et...

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The Anatomy of the Skeletal System The skeletal system is located in the whole body and may be divided into two parts: the appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton. Researchers note that “the axial skeleton runs along the body’s midline axis and is made up of eighty bones,” including, for...

Camelopardalis – Giraffe Traits

This assignment focuses on the Camelopardalis species a type of giraffe. One of the noticeable characteristics of this species is its elongated neck that enables it to reach the topmost part of the trees to be able to get foliage for sustainability. This essay looks into the long-necked trait and...

Bis(imino)pyridine Ligands Overview

Introduction BIP with imino-C and imino-N substituents Bis(imino)pyridine (BIP) with imino-C (SC) and imino-N (SN) substituents. Bis(imino)pyridine ligands are an important class of ligands that are currently being investigated around the globe for their properties in numerous fields of industry. Their tridentate nitrogen donor complexes, with different transition metals, give...

The Brain Is More Than a Bag of Chemicals

The brain is one of the most complex body organs, and addressing the issues that relate to it can be sophisticated as well. The TED Talk video gives an elaborate description of the common misunderstanding of the brain like a bag of chemicals and that related ailments can be resolved...

Country Analysis: Japan

Country Description As a country for analysis, Japan is selected as a unique state with distinctive business approaches and cultural characteristics that create a distinctive image of the country. Traditions and beliefs constitute a significant part of Japanese business politics, which explains the significant differences between its culture and those...

Bioethical Analysis: Case of Terri Schiavo

The present paper aims at providing bioethical analysis world-famous case of Terri Schiavo, a patient who was artificially kept alive for more than 15 years in a vegetative state. Ms. Shiavo experienced cardiac arrest, which led to brain injury, on February 15, 1990 (Fine, 2005). As a result, the patient’s...

Harvey Fineberg: Are We Ready for Neo-Evolution?

As ordinary people live day to day, they do not always think of those secrets and interesting questions that scientists are still trying to find answers to. For example, what is the current evolutionary state, and what exactly will the future bring to humans? When a person looks ahead to...

The Concept of Epigenetics

Epigenetics is a study of heritable phenotypic changes or gene expression in cells that are caused by mechanisms other than DNA sequence (Grossniklaus, Kelly, Ferguson-Smith, Pembrey, & Lindquist, 2013). Epigenetic changes may be ‘stored’ in a number of cells and may be inherited by future generations. Basically, epigenetics studies how...

Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Blood vessels in the body and their function There are five types of blood vessels. These are the veins, arteries, capillaries, venules, and arterioles. The arteries take blood away from the heart, they also provide oxygenated blood to the body cells. Arteries branch into smaller vessels called arterioles, which help...

Embryonic Development – Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction Embryos have different stages depending on organisms for instance, in humans, it is a newly developing being up to the ninth week of development. In organisms with multiple cells, the term ’embryo’ broadly describes the life cycle or early stage of development before hatching or birth. The embryonic development...

Food Additives Use in Agriculture in the United States

Introduction Today, agriculture makes significant contributions to the development of the U.S. economy. Many industries are closely related to this field, including food sales, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing. The connection between agriculture and the chemical industry results in the creation of a new agrichemical industry with higher-yielding seeds, specific chemical...

Species Egalitarianism in ‘Are All Species Equal?‘ by Schmidtz

Species egalitarianism is a core theme of the article written by Schmidtz for the Journal of Applied Philosophy. This doctrine discovers the idea that all species should be equal and have moral standing, meaning to command respect (Schmidtz, 1998). To explain the worth of his position in the modern world,...

“Aromatase” by Di Nardo and Giovanna

In their article, Di Nardo et al. presented the results of the experiment on assigning the value of pKa to a specific residue related to a cytochrome P450 (1186). It is possible to agree with the results of this experiment that is associated with observing the evidence regarding an elevated...

History of the Upper West Side

Geographical location The Upper West Side neighbors borough and Manhattan in New York City; it is located in between Central Park which is on the eastern side and the Hudson River which is located on the western side, above the West 59th Street and below 125th Street. The region covers...

Chihuahua and a Pitbull as a House Pet: Comparison

The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog, with a height ranging from six to 10 inches and a weight that is less than 2.7 kilograms. The dog is regarded as harmless and docile companion dog for high society women and celebrities, who carry it around everywhere and pamper it (AKC,...

How Migration Impacted Peru’s Culture

Introduction Peru is the third-largest country in South America and borders Colombia to the north together with Ecuador, Chile to the South, and Bolivia together with Brazil to the east. As per the 1973 census, the population for the country was 22 million people and the capital city of the...

Medicinal Value of Tropical Rainforest Plants: A Reference to the Amazon Rainforests

Introduction According to both written and archaeological evidence, plants have been a reliable source of medicine for human beings over a span of many thousand years. The first medicinal plants were probably discovered accidentally when a person tried the edibility of a plant and in the process discovered that it...

India: Country Studies. Internet Data Collection

The country chosen for discussion is India. Geographic Location: The country is located in the southeastern part of Asia. The southern part of the country forms a peninsula enclosed by the Arabian Sea in the west, the Indian Ocean in the south, and the Bay of Bengal in the east (Figure...

Adolescent Brain Development and Legal Culpability

Neuroscience has made great strides which now provide new ideas about the development of the brain. New discoveries confirm scientifically that the teen years are a period for transition (Adolescence, Brain Development and Legal Culpability, Juvenile Justice Center) Impressive changes are believed to occur in the brain in the second...

Cell Biology: Cell Sizes, Types, and Theories

Abstract All life on earth is made of a fundamental structure called a Cell. They can be of two types of organisms: Unicellular and Multicellular. Unicellular are made of a single cell (Uni – one, in latin) cell and Multicellular organisms are made of many cells (Multi – many). Cell...

Human Impact on Evolution and Environment

Abstract Evolution refers to the change of properties of a living organism from one generation to the next over a period of time. Human has impacted both negatively and positively during the evolution period, a time when man was also undergoing evolution. Such positive changes include the preservation of some...

Chapter 4 of “Your Inner Fish” by Neil Shubin

Neil Shubin is one of the most famous biologists and paleontologists of the modern world. His works, “Your Inner Fish,” especially attract readers’ attention and positive feedbacks of critics not only by their strong theoretical basis, a wide variety of evidence and support, and well-developed structure but also by the...

Anthropology: Cultural Ecology Among Maasai People

Introduction Ecology refers to the study of habitat or surroundings, and the way of life of all the living things in an environment. A people’s ‘Culture’ is their way of life, attitude, creed, ethics, and morals which is passed from one generation to the other. Cultural Ecology, therefore, refers to...

Chemistry of the Dying Process, With and Without a Mordant

Ancient people may have gotten the idea to dye fabrics when they noticed stains on their clothing after eating or working with different plants, berries, and mollas. They began to use these plants and animals to dye fabrics. Ancient dyes can be classified chemically into three groups: blue and purple...

Water Treatments and Maximum Plant Height

Introduction The first question this research attempted to explore was how different water treatments affect maximum plant height. The hypothesis stated that the greywater would result in shorter plants in the experiment because such water has potentially harmful chemicals and materials that may have adverse impacts on the soil in...

“The Blue Zones of Happiness” by Dan Buettner

The video “The Blue Zones of Happiness” shows a lecture read by an American explorer, Dan Buettner. Being a National Geographic Fellow and public speaker, he is the founder of the so-called “Blue Zones.” These zones are the areas where the average life expectancy is much higher than in other...

Homo Floresiensis and Human Evolution Models

Homo florensis were discovered recently as a new hominid species and provided some new evidence for the three models of human origins – Out-of-Africa, the Multiregional, and the Assimilation theories. According to Whitehouse (2018), Homo florensis were found on the island of Flores in Indonesia. The main characteristic that differs...

Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Humans

Classification and Morphology The genus Staphylococcus has various species, which are mainly divided depending on their ability to cause clotting of the blood plasma. This process is referred to as the coagulase reaction. Staphylococcus aureus is coagulase-positive, implying they cause clotting. The organisms are mainly found in the axillae and...

Theory of Continental Drift

What was Pangaea? According to the continental drift theory, over 300 million years ago, all the continents were joined together forming a single landmass surrounded by water. This landmass is called Pangaea. List 4 type of evidence which supported continental drift The continental drift theory supposes that over 300 million...

Oia, Greece: Tourism and Economic Development

Introduction Though not as popular as it deserves to be, Oia has been well known among tourists as a patch of exotic and thrill in the heart of Europe. Attracting thousands of visitors with its unique nature, reasonable prices, and European services, Oia truly is a pearl in a bag...

China’s Geography and Climate: A Foundation for Industrial Growth

China’s population, physiography, climate, agriculture, development, and natural resources The country is well situated with good geography and climate that can support the farming activities, exploitation of resources, etc. China is among the most industrialized countries in the world and they continue to advance day by day. All types of...

Transcription and Translation in Molecular Biology

The purpose of this paper is the review of the major principles and rules of the Central Dogma of molecular biology. The Central Dogma was first introduced in 1958, and it is meant to explain the universal rules of genetic information realization. The Dogma describes the basic principles of genetic...

History of Sea Navigation

People have traveled across seas and oceans for centuries. During ancient times, people mainly avoided open seas as they used various landmarks to navigate. However, sailors gained experience and developed various methods and tools to find their way. The development of technology contributed greatly to the development of sea navigation...

Zulu Community and Its Social Responsibilities

Introduction To begin with, it is important to establish that the community’s main economic activity is hunting. People from the Zulu community are mainly hunters and gatherers. The main avenue where the community interacts is during social actives which are highly valued. The Zulus conduct festivals throughout the year and...

Origin Myths of Kogi, Mundurucu, Yanomamo, and Ona Yahgan: Cultural Insights

Origin Myths In the myths of the tribes inhabiting South America, there are multiple metaphors including those depicting the role of humans, animals, and objects of nature. These figurative images reflect the social beliefs of these nations. For instance, they show the role of a man and woman in society;...

National Parks: Environmental Threats and Protection

Protecting the Habitat of Endangered Bird or Timber Logging? Walker and David argue that every person is required to protect the endangered species because; they have a duty to protect the earth, including these birds, for future generations (127). The societies do not possess the species, but they are charged...

Water: Essential Natural Resource for Survival

Introduction Water is among the most valuable natural resource found on the earth. The human body can survive for a number of days without food, but its systems will fail without water. The ecosystem requires water in order to supply human beings with food, energy and other resources essential for...

Carel Van Schaik’s Definition of Culture in Sumatran Orangutans

How does Carel Van Schaik define culture? In reference to Sumartan orangutans Carel Van Schaik makes a conclusion that that the animals that the cultural animals are also intelligent. The scientist explores various opinions considering the forces that serve to stimulate the development and evolution of intelligence among animals. Van...

Challenges in Tracing Human Relatives | Our True Dawn

The article Our True Dawn by Catherine Brahic describes the challenges that appear to modern scientists while trying to trace our relatives. The author also describes the difference in methods used by scientists. For geneticists to determine the period of splitting humans from apes means to specify exactly the time...

Environmental Factors Affecting Fermentation Efficiency: A Comparative Experiment on Sugars

Introduction Fermentation is a long-standing and essential biochemical process used by humans. For millennia, humans have utilized this process to convert essential ingredients into a range of vital products, including bread, beer, yogurt, and cheese. Fermentation is a metabolic process used by microorganisms like yeast, bacteria, and fungi to convert...

Exploring the Microbial World in Ed Yong’s “I Contain Multitudes: Mutually Assure Success”

Introduction Chapter 7 of Ed Yong’s “I Contain Multitudes,” aptly titled “Mutually Assure Success,” delves into the intriguing world of microorganisms, their symbiotic relationships with hosts, and the mechanisms that underlie the harmonious coexistence between species. In this chapter, the reader is transported to a minuscule space, evoking imagery akin...

Spectroscopic Analysis of Plant Pigments from Fresh Berries, Red Cabbage, and Turmeric

Introduction The study of coloring properties of plant samples has increased practical utility for both textile and academic purposes. In the present laboratory work, the objective was to investigate the properties of three plant pigments. The work consisted of several parts. In the first step, pigments were isolated from Fresh...

Overview of Japan’s Geography, Culture, and Human-Environment Interaction

Location Japan is located in Eastern Asia, in the Pacific Ocean. Its latitude is approximately 36°N, and its longitude is approximately 138°E. It is situated in the northern and eastern hemispheres. It is an island country with four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) and thousands of smaller islands....

ATP Production and Metabolic Pathways: Understanding Energy Flow in Cells

The Generation of ATP in Metabolism ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy foundation of cells. It is essential for various cellular processes. In aerobic organisms, it is produced during metabolism through cellular respiration. During glycolysis, glucose is broken down to produce ATP and NADH. Pyruvate then enters the citric acid...

Yukon 125: Canadian History, Indigenous Issues, and Environmental Challenges

Introduction I chose “Yukon 125” for my work, on which several articles are written on the portal. The Arctic Ocean borders the Yukon to the north, the Northwest Territories to the east, British Columbia to the south, and the United States State of Alaska to the west. The articles touch...