Transition From ANOVA to LMM

As science progresses, methods used to obtain knowledge are improving and becoming more complicated. Boisgontier & Cheval (2016) note that there is a transition to using mixed models for statistical analysis in various areas of science. They offer a better basis for analyzing variables than other more familiar tools. In...

Importance of Lifespan Development

Lifespan development is the complete process of the human being’s development from conception until the time of death. It is also referred to as a holistic approach to better understand all the physiological, emotional, cognitive, and fundamental social changes that normal human beings undergo. Therefore, this discussion will extensively look...

Osteology of the Skull: Short Describe

There are 23 bones in the skull, some of which come in pairs. In general, the skull, excluding the mandible, appears as a single unit of joint bones (Seeley et al., 2002). Newborn’s skull consists of 45 bones, which gradually begin to fuse due to the process of osteogenesis. The...

Lake Mattoon: Recreational Site and Water Reservoir

Introduction Lake Mattoon is a man-made water reservoir located in central Illinois. It was created in 1957 to provide an additional source of water for the population of Mattoon and Neoga. Moreover, the lake is continuously stocked with various fish species, including catfish, bluegill, brass, and crappie. Today, lake Mattoon...

Use of Selective and Differential Media

Purpose The purpose of this lab experiment is to enhance learners’ understanding of unique bacterial behavior in various media and relevant skills necessary for microorganism identification. This experiment will allow us to use both selective and differential media to identify gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. The three types of media used...

How America Became a World Power?

American internal and external strategies allowed it to gain political power worldwide. The violent competition for establishing the new world order was particularly evident during the Cold War era. However, the lack of competitive forces in the 1990 and the 2000s resulted in creating an idea about taking responsibility for...

Melting Point of Substances: A Laboratory Work

Introduction Accurate identification of an unknown substance’s composition is one of the cornerstone tasks of chemical analysis, therefore the range of potential techniques used for this purpose varies greatly. One useful qualitative determination practice is to measure the melting point for a substance since this characteristic is considered unique. Thus,...

Nerve Cell and Its Functions in Human Body

The nerve cell is a eukaryotic cell found in the central nervous system of the body. It is the cell through which nerve impulses from different body parts are transmitted to and from specific cells to facilitate the body’s functioning. These impulses are sent in the form of nervous signals...

Iron as Fundamental Element in Human Life

In group 8 and period 4 of the periodic table lies a chemical element by the name iron with 24 as its atomic number and Fe as its chemical symbol. It is classified under first transition series metals and is silvery in color with an atomic mass of 55.847.iron is...

DNA Analysis in Forensic Science

Introduction In the context of present-day developments, DNA analysis appears to be an essential tool for numerous fields. Modern biology and biochemistry intensively use methods, which are based on recombinant DNA. In addition, it is applied in bioinformatics, which implies data mining, which is contained in the DNA sequence. It...

Mass Transfer of CO2 in a Packed Column

Background for the research Researching the influence of sustained tilt on the mass transfer of CO2 in a packed column, the basics of the floating production systems are going to be considered. One of the unit operations onboard floating systems is the gas-liquid contacting columns used to strip gases such...

The Ames Test: Evaluating Mutagenicity of Chemical Compounds

Introduction There are a number of reasons defining the importance of correct evaluation of various mutagenic reactions in chemical compounds. Although many similar tests were designed, at the moment, the Ames test remains to be the most efficient for distinguishing mutagenic activities. Unlike several other options of assessing a mutagenic...

Enzyme Determination of Glucose

Introduction The experiment was conducted to determine the usage and purpose of spectrophotometer relative to Beer and Lambert’s law. Spectrophotometer is used in measuring the intensity of light absorption as described in Beer and Lambert’s law. In the experiment, Glucose and enzymes were provided and since glucose is not absorbent,...

Manufacturing Dimethyl Ether From Methanol

Abstract One of the sources of dimethyl ether is methanol. This report analyzes the viability of manufacturing dimethyl ether from methanol by heating it and converting it to dimethyl ether and water. The report considers different costs of operation to calculate the profitability of a plant producing 100,000 tonnes annually....

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...

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution: Impact of Genetics

The development of natural science challenges the tenets of already existing theories. Today, with the help of new technologies and modern approaches, researchers are able to formulate more sophisticated ideas that affect previous discoveries. Darwin’s theory of evolution is one of the ideas that was influenced by the developing field...

The Human Tongue and Language

Introduction The human tongue is a vital organ and serves several vital functions in the human body. The organ performs various functions in the human body such as tasting, digesting, and so on. The tongue is characterized by several muscles that facilitate its movements and functions. The organ has several...

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...

The Structure of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Introduction The study of the structure of DNA is important not only to biologist, but to every inquisitive mind and every person that is interested in knowing how this life we live is recreated. Many researchers have come up with findings which have contributed greatly to the body of knowledge,...

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...

A-Level Chemistry AQA CAP: Acids

Brief Theoretical Background Acid Base Interaction Chemical reactions between the molecules of acids and bases formed the foundation for the acid-base titration method, thanks to which a number of working problems related to the selection of the indicator, determination of the type of interaction, calculation of the equivalence point are...

A Career in Genetics: Required Skills and Knowledge

The New Career Prospects A few decades ago, genetics was mostly a science-related sphere of employment. However, according to Portman (2016), this is changing today. Nowadays, people with a degree in genetics can have solid career prospects in medicine and even agriculture (“Genetics jobs in the United States,” 2017). Daily...

Describing Kinship: Kinship Theories Analysis

What Kinship is all About? The idea of kinship has been very complex causing scholars a lot of trouble in defining and creating functional genealogies. Some scholars argue that kinship has to do with a flexible idiom concerning grammar and language use. On the other hand, other researchers view kinship...

The Standard Hotel: Hazardous Chemical Dumping

Introduction This paper is focused on the dangers of exposure to the chemical that was released in the environment by the L. A. Standard hotel. The effect that was felt in the environment was severe that initially it was thought that there was a terrorist gas attack at Metro station...

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone

Introduction What is Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) ‘Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone’ (rBGH) is one of the promising products of biotechnology that help increase the production of milk by cows and is a boon for large-scale dairy operators. The sale of milk produced from cows treated with rBGH is permissible...

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...

Natural Sciences: Junk DNA Has an Important Role

The term miracle is increasingly losing its romance with the corresponding advancement of modern science. The unrevealed mystery of nature, which was considered utterly inexplicable, only the other day, has now become an object glaring reality at the magic touch of science. It is, undoubtedly, a bewildering experience to think...

Op-ED Genetic Engineering: The Viewpoint

The debate about genetic engineering was started more than twenty years ago and since that time it has not been resolved. For a very long time, this field of science has been considered either as an ultimate remedy for many of our problems or as a direct threat to the...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Stem Cell Research

Introduction Stem cells are immature cells which are mostly found in multi-cellular organism and they are mainly characterized by their ability to renew through mitotic cell division which later differentiates into ranges of various specialized cell types (James, 2004, p39). Stem cells in mammals are classified into two broad classed...

Sugar Processing: Term Definition

Introduction Sugarcane is a fleshy, tall perennial grass crop that grows fast infertile tropical soils (Sheridan, 2000). Physical and climatic factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, and other factors largely affect its growth (Sheridan, 2000). The crop’s origin can be traced to South Asia and Southeast Asia, where it was...

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...

Oak Cliff, TX: Geography, History, and Development

Geographic Level The neighborhood of Oak Cliff occupies “an 87-square-mile section of the city south of the Trinity,” which constitutes about the third of the whole territory of Dallas (Stone, 2015, para. 1). Just like Dallas in general, Oak Cliff has all of the geographic features associated with the area...

Stem Cell Debate: Advantages and Disadvantages of Stem Cell Technology

Introduction One of the most prolonged debates in the field of biology is that on stem cells. They refer to undifferentiated cells that have the ability to separate into other types. Commonly found in a multi-cellular organism, those in mammals have two major groups. The first one is embryonic stem...

Infectious Disease Education in India

Introduction In the modern world, much attention is paid to health literacy and the exchange of necessary information. Community involvement cannot be ignored because this practice makes multiple sources available for creating new strategies and understanding human behaviors (Scrimshaw 7653). Along with social scientists, health professionals, and researchers, anthropologists play...

Understanding Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Properties, Significance, and Evolution

Introduction The protein evolution rate and mechanisms are one of the crucial questions in evolutionary biology. It was estimated that this rate depends on the protein’s functional constraints. Modern methods of investigation, in particular, amino acid sequence, provide an opportunity to examine the dependence of protein functions on its primary...

Using T-Tests in Nutrition Studies: Evaluating Dietary Impacts

Introduction: The Use of T-Tests in Nutrition Studies Used to find out whether there is a difference between two groups of numbers, a t-test is an efficient means to conduct a mathematical analysis (Keller, 2011). Obviously useful in a number of fields, a t-test is essential for the evaluation of...

Tornado and Hurricane Comparison

Though both a tornado and a hurricane are fraught with terrible consequences, both in terms of material damage and the possible injuries, when choosing between the two, I would rather face a hurricane than a tornado. There are several reasons for the choice that I have made, yet a comparative...

Analysis of Weather Forecast

The phenomenon of the dew point is truly amazing in its simplicity. It can be observed on a regular basis, and it presupposes a change in the state of water, one of the most common chemical compounds on the Earth – or, to be more exact, the most common one...

Environmental Studies: The Chernobyl Disaster

The Chernobyl disaster, affecting all of Europe to some extent, was a tragic but perhaps inevitable result of decades of government policies that affected plant design, regulation, transparency, governance, training, operating procedures, and the value placed on human safety, and which all permitted inadequate practices to persist without being challenged....

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...

Robert Koch’s Bacteriological Postulates, Discoveries, and Rivalry with Louis Pasteur

Robert Koch’s Postulates and the Germ Theory of Disease Overview Robert Koch was a German microbiologist and one of the founders of modern bacteriology and epidemiology. Koch was the first researcher to postulate that a specific type of microbe causes a particular disease, as he isolated a pure culture of...

Kanzi the Bonobo: Exploring Ape Language and Human Evolution

Introduction to Kanzi and Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh Kanzi is the subject of study on the linguistic capabilities of an ape. Dr. Sue Savage Rumabugh, the lead researcher who studied Kanzi for almost his whole life, is fascinated by the fact that the ape possesses a particular aptitude for communicating with...

The Role of Multicellular Organisms in the Evolution of Life on Earth

Introduction The evolution of life on Earth is a fascinating topic that has intrigued scientists and researchers for centuries. One of the most crucial milestones in the evolution of life was the emergence of multicellular organisms. The first multicellular organisms appeared approximately 900 million years ago, marking the beginning of...

Mass Extinction and Scientific Paradigm Shifts: From Cuvier to Alvarez

Introduction In modern science, mass extinctions are a fact, but in the past, scientists did not consider this possibility, so such ideas became fundamental paradigm shifts. Kuhn understood the paradigm shift as significant changes in the foundations of the discipline and scientific assumptions caused by discoveries, which forced a reconsideration...

Sodium Hydroxide Dilution and pH Analysis Using McVc = MdVd Formula

Objective To learn about the principles of dilution, understand different concentration units, and practice converting. We aim to determine the molar concentration of dilute sodium hydroxide solution by measuring pH. Abstract In the present work, three successive dilutions were carried out, each of which pH was measured. The results showed...

Gravimetric Analysis of Copper(II) Sulfate Reactions and Percent Yield Accuracy

Experimental Procedure Gravimetric analysis is used as a laboratory chemical technique to identify, for example, the empirical formula of a substance or to utilize stoichiometric calculations through a series of successive heating and weighing of a compound that includes water molecules. In the present work, gravimetric analysis was used to...

A Review of Fieldwork in Anthropology: Insights from Gmelch’s Book In the Field

Introduction The book by George and Sharon Bohn Gmelch (2018) is a unique and exciting account of the decades of fieldwork that researchers did both alone and together with their students. The narration is very vivid, with numerous descriptions and examples of failures, achievements, apprehensions, and successes. The book is...

Genealogical Tree Study on Cleft Chin Inheritance Across Three Generations

Genealogical tree studies make practical sense in terms of gaining a better understanding of the pattern of inheritance of phenotypic traits. In the context of basic clinical research, such a study allows one to form a view of inherited diseases in such a way that if one relative had the...

Insights on Microbes from I Contain Multitudes: Invisible Allies by Ed Yong

Introduction Chapter Four of Ed Yong’s “I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life” enlightened me about the intimate relationships between microbes and their hosts. The chapter, aptly titled “Invisible Allies,” challenges the conventional view of microbes as harmful entities, instead asserting that they can...

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...

The Origin of Life: Miller’s Experiment and Its Legacy

Hypotheses About the Birth of Life on Earth The origin of life on Earth is one of the most exciting mysteries of modern science. Astrophysicists have to answer why this life finally originated. The natural synthesis process of the first simple biogenic molecules is capable of chemists. Hypotheses about the...

Control of Microbial Growth with Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Introduction S. aureus and S. agalactiae are pathogens that are found in many environments, including those associated with the human body, capable of causing infections ranging from mild to health hazards. Inhibiting of microbial growth with antiseptic drugs is a preventive public health measure (Stathis et al., 2021). In the...

Global Nitrogen Cycle: New Developments and Global Change

Introduction Nitrogen (N2) is the most abundant though crucial to living things element that can be found in the water, air, and soil. To a great extent, the nitrogen cycle is a systematic biochemical process under which nitrogen is converted into several usable forms, including nitrates and nitrites. Such nitrogen...

Biotechnological Innovations in Medicine

Introduction Biology has endless possibilities for developing new technologies for genetic engineering and treating various diseases. Biotechnological innovations in medicine already bear the separate name of biomedicine. Thus, experiments are being conducted in editing human genes, which will help eradicate genetic diseases such as the aforementioned schizophrenia. This is why...

The Use of Microbes is in Our Interests

People associate germs with a negative definition, but these parts are different. Most microbes in our body or another environment bring positive results. They help organisms to develop evenly and provide them with everything they need. Most existing microbes are part of a specific ecosystem and perform their function. With...

The History, Properties, and Use of Soman (GD) Nerve Agent

Introduction In the 20th century, a growing arms race led to the development of chemical weapons. A range of nerve agents was created by scientists in laboratories to be used in war conflicts. Soman (GD) is one of the most lethal and widely used nerve agents that allow destroying military...

Conducting a Titration Experiment

Summary Titration is a method of chemical characterization in which the proportion of a material’s ingredient is evaluated by introducing a definite amount of another compound (Fitriani et al., 2019). The component reacts to the recorded sample with the intended element in a predetermined ratio. Typically, the procedure involves the...

Agriculture-Led Food Crops and Cash Crops in Tanzania

Introduction Tanzania is well-known in the international market for producing eatable goods that are traded both within the country and used for exports. “Maize, wheat, rice, sweet potatoes, bananas, beans, sorghum, and sugar cane” are the most often cultivated food crops in Tanzania (International Trade Administration, 2021, para. 5). “Coffee,...

The Communication of Neurons: Neuroanatomy

Neurons have a capability for both communication within the cell and between cells. These are done via sending electrical signals, or action potentials. This ability is called action potential conduction. The process of communication between neurons is called neurotransmission and can be done in various ways, including chemical and electric...

Skin: Anatomy, Physiology, Functions

The skin may be regarded as one of the most important organ of the human body due to its multiple indispensable functions. It protects a person from all challenges that may come from the environment and assists in the regulation of inner processes as well. This paper is dedicated to...

“Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow” by Harari

Introduction The book Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow is authored by Yuval Noah Harari, a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Harari incorporates the current abilities, achievements as well as attempts of innovation to paint a picture of future mankind. Hence, it is a brief history of...

Mesohippus as Example of Horses

General Information The linking transitional link between primitive horses and their present-day forms is the extinct Mesohippus. This species inhabited the modern United States during the Oligocene period. They were adapted to live in wide-open spaces and were extremely fast, though they lacked hooves. Their diet was herbivorous, eating tall...

Kakapo Should Be Urgently Saved from Extinction

Kakapo, or owl parrot, is an endemic species of New Zealand. Being distributed throughout its islands in the past, this bird is currently on the brink of extinction – in June 2020, only 210 were registered (New Zealand Birds Online, n.d.). The Department of Conservation of New Zealand introduced the...

The Neuroscience of Internet Addiction

In the modern age, the internet and computers have become a common practice, especially in the business sector. Most people rely on these technologies for work, entertainment, homework, communication, or medical advice. Health studies have pointed out significant consequences like addictions with increased dependence on digital advancements. The brain changes...

Homologous and Analogous Structures in Biology

Homologous structures are found in organisms with a shared origin, while analogous structures have the same function but in organisms that do not share a common ancestor. Homologous structures refer to the morphological traits found in living things that existed from a similar ancestor. Closely associated organisms normally share homologous...

Human Biology and Culture Connection

Unlike the ancient one, modern man is developing much faster, and this year, from the point of view of evolution, is equal to the previous century. The population of the Earth today is much more diverse than before. People differ by race and nationality and by physical and intellectual level,...

Zinc: Aspects of the Chemical Element

Introduction Zinc is a chemical element, a micronutrient vital to life, and is one of the most widely used metals. Zinc is of considerable commercial and health-related significance. It is an essential and irreplaceable trace element in the human body, which helps cure and prevent some diseases. However, the issue...

The Circulatory System and How It Works

The circulatory system pumps blood via a network of arteries every time the heartbeats. These muscular, fluid tubes are responsible for transporting blood to the whole body. The superior vena cava and inferior blood veins transport oxygen-depleted blood from the left ventricle to the right atrium. Just the open tricuspid...

“Class and Environmental History” by Karl Jacoby: Summary and Arguments

Introduction Class and Environmental History by Karl Jacoby critically examines class relations between conservationists and the ‘backwoodsmen’ of the Adirondacks through the framework of class division. The author investigates the early conservation movement, recognizing the controversy that erupted around the dramatic expansion of state control of the environment, also known...

Witless Bay Seabird Ecological Reserve Management

Introduction Witless Bay Seabird Ecological Reserve is a seabird habitat located in the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. The reserve contains four seabird colonies located on Green Island, Gull Island, Pee Pee Island, and Great Island. The four islands make the reserve for thousands of seabird species, such as...

Seymouria as Example of Early Tetrapod

General Information Seymouria is an extinct animal of the genus Reptiliomorpha, which inhabited the United States and Germany about 280 million years ago: thus, Seymouria was among the first four-legged animals to live on land. As is clear, the animal’s existence occurred during the dry Permian period, so adaptation to...

Nature Versus Nurture in Dog Aggression

Introduction The cause of aggression in dogs has been an ongoing debate, with some factions arguing that it stems from the breed of the dog and is hence inherent. Other groups contend that the hostility is due to environmental conditions. Aggression in dogs is characterized by loud backing, excessive hostility...

Fruits vs. Vegetables Distinction

The arbitrary distinction between fruits and vegetables can be seen when examining some products that are erroneously included in one or another category by consumers. Thus, for example, tomatoes technically belong to the former type while they are not referred to as such (Miller, 2018). From the scientific perspective, they...

Urban Sprawl in Portland: Advantages, Disadvantages, Net Effect

Introduction Urban sprawl refers to the loss of a land’s rural characteristics due to the geographic expansion of cities and towns or spatial footprint. Urban sprawling is caused by the need to accommodate an increasing urban population and fulfill residents’ desire for increased living space and residential amenities. The European...

Bald Eagle as Bird with Features of Dinosaur

General Information One of the most famous birds in the world is the bald eagle, which is the national symbol of the United States. Although this bird is a modern animal living in the Quaternary Cenozoic, the bald eagle has many of the features of dinosaurs, so systems biology often...

Which of the Body’s Senses Is the Most Difficult to Live Without

All living beings, including humans, evolved to live in changing external environments and interact with them. Sensory reception, which consists of five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, is a complete system that enables one to survive effectively (Pfaffmann, 2017). Pain is usually attributed to touch, as it is...

Inherited Eye Color Traits Discussion

The coloring of the iris that environs the minor black hole in the middle of the eye and pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye, controlling an individual’s eye color. The color of the iris differs from extremely pale blue to natural shady brown. The most common eye...

Aseptic Technique and Use of Media

Purpose The purpose of this lab experiment is to equip learners with essential laboratory techniques and skills employed to avoid contamination of microbial cultures by maintaining purity. This experiment will allow us to utilize an aseptic technique to inoculate a pure culture of Lyompholized Escherichia coli to broth, slants, and...

Modern-Day Chimpanzee and Ancestor Comparison

Binomial Nomenclature of Modern-day Chimpanzee In this paper, the organism of focus will be the Modern-day Chimpanzee. It is also referred to as chimp, robust chimpanzee, or common chimpanzee. Chimpanzees are of the species great apes native to the savannah and forests in Africa. There are four main subspecies: the...

Archaeological Research Report

Introduction Archeology is a broad discipline that relies on excavation, survey, historical documentation (publication), and aerial photography to discover various activities and cultures of the human past. There are many factors to consider when deciding on the research method to use. Primarily, the site and objective of the study influence...

The Role of Enzymes in Living Cells

Introduction Living cells undergo a process called transpiration, and produce byproducts that are harmful to the cell. One of the byproducts of cell metabolism is hydrogen peroxide. Excess hydrogen peroxide is toxic to living cell. Therefore, it must be disintegrated into less toxic substances so that it does not damage...

DNA and Proteins as Evolutionary Tape Measures

Introduction The evolutionary relationship between organisms has been measured and monitored using DNA and proteins from these organisms. This is because, members of the same species have the larger fraction of their genes (DNA) and proteins being common. Genes and products of genes (proteins) can be considered as historical documents...

Organisms of the Silurian and Devonian Periods

The Silurian period lasted from 443 to 417 million years ago. When the ice finally melted, ocean levels rose and the sea flooded vast areas of land, resulting in a milder climate. The Devonian Period (417 – 354 million years ago) was the time of the greatest cataclysms on the...

Nature vs. Nurture: Child Obesity

Introduction Child obesity is a major health issue, which is becoming more prominent and severe. It is important to note that one of the most commonly accepted ideas is based on the environment and its related factors. However, the overall impact of one’s genes should not be overlooked because it...

Smallpox Vaccines & the Future

It is unimaginable what could be the situation at the present if the smallpox vaccine had not been discovered. One development that has been hailed to save mankind from a dreaded disease is the discovering of the vaccine. From the audio interview, Richard Preston author of “Demon in the Freezer”...

Biology and Social Influence

There has been a hot debate on factors that influence a person’s personality. According to Salles (2017), some experts believe that genetics plays an indispensable role in facilitating inherent-acquired behaviors, while others claim the environment contributes significantly to shaping an individual’s personality. The debate raises the question of the rationality...

Green Chemistry: Saving the World Through Chemistry

Summary This article was posted by Sue White in 2013 to the ABC Environment (Australia) Website (White, 2013). The main topic of the article is the need for chemists across the world to enhance the adoption of green chemistry as a viable countermeasure toward eliminating chemical disasters in the world....

Cancer Biology: Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes

Introduction Cancer is one of the main causes of death in most parts of the world, especially in the Western World. It is the second killer in the USA and in a number of European counties after cardiovascular diseases. Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that results from changes...

Nervous System: Body Sensory System

Introduction Our body is a complex made up of systems that aid in its functions; these systems are coordinated by an overall system known as the nervous system. Using sense, the nervous system sends reaction messages to organs for necessary action. The human body has built-in senses that are used...

Human Genetics: Multifactorial Traits

Introduction Multifactorial traits refer to the physical and behavioral differences in human beings. Such traits include height, skin color, fingerprints, physical weight and height, behavioral conditions and tendencies, and eye color among others. Some traits are inherited while others are acquired depending on the environmental conditions of one’s upbringing. According...

DNA Cloning and Sequencing: The Vector pTTQ18

DNA cloning technique Cloning is the process of transferring a gene from its natural chromosomal to an autonomous vector so that to replicate. During the process of cloning, the DNA is transferred from the cells and manipulated in a test tube and the new DNA is consequently returned into cells...

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...

Franz Boas: Fieldwork for Business Anthropology

Introduction The understanding of life in different societies is the primary task set by anthropologists, and its importance is defined by the necessity to address issues related to human existence as a whole. Such a complicated matter requires the use of specific approaches, and fieldwork is the most beneficial method...

The Geography of The Canadian Shield

The Canadian Shield (also referred to as the Laurentian Plateau or Bouclier Canadien in French) makes up almost half of Canada’s total area since it extends from Labrador through to northern Quebec, Ontario, eastern and Northern Manitoba, northern Saskatchewan and the very northeast corner of Alberta where it plunges under...

Charles Darwin “The Origin of Species” Analysis

We live in time when the nonsensical essence of religious worldview became obvious to just about anyone capable of utilizing its sense of rationale. However, it is namely the publishing of Charles Darwin’s “The Origin of Species” in 1859, which marks the beginning of a new historical era, associated with...

Different Jaw Reflexes and their Clinical Significance

Jaw reflexes are of different kinds, including the jaw jerk reflex, the myotactic reflex, the jaw closing and opening reflex. This paper will aim to describe each in turn, with the clinical relevance of the normal and abnormal reflexes along with published scientific research in dental journals that has focused...

DNA Profiling: Genetic Variation in DNA Sequences

Introduction DNA profiling is an odd identification genetic passport that carries information about several dozen genome regions belonging to one person. DNA profiling analyzes the number of repeating elements in a selected area of the genome. The repeating part is called a tandem repeat, and the amount is variable. The...

Genetic Diseases: Hemophilia

Introduction Animal bodies contain chromosomes that carry DNA segments called genes. Genes are important, in that, in human beings, genes determine characterization. For example, genes determine the hair color, loftiness, and heaviness of human beings. Moreover, genes are paramount in establishing behavior patterns and personalities in human beings. Nevertheless, genes...

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William Foxwell Albright: Great American Archaeologist

Introduction William Foxwell Albright was an American archaeologist born in Chile. He is well remembered for his involvement in excavation of the biblical sites and his expertise in history and culture of the Near East. During his life, he conducted excavations at several places in Palestine. His most renowned work...

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...

Paleolithic and Neolithic Art and Life

Paleolithic period To the present moment, it can be said for sure that the Paleolithic and Neolithic art and life were not uniform. Although during the Upper Paleolithic period, which was about 30-40 thousand years ago, human consciousness did not yet allow them to create genuine masterpieces, primitive people used...

‘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...

Japan’s Culture, Geography, Government, Economy

Introduction Japan lies on the eastern side of the Asian continent and is enclosed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. To the east, its neighbors are China, Russia and North Korea whereas Taiwan borders it to the south. The country has a total of 6 852 islands, which together...

Algae: Classification, Evolution, and Lifecycle

Introduction The world is not just people, flora and fauna that are on the surface. There are great many of other different organisms that exist in the world, but most people do not see them. The marine world is strange and unique; the organisms that inhabit it may be ranged...

Ecuadorian Politics After 1972

Ecuador is located in South America. It gained its independence in 1830 from the colonial Spanish Empire. The country is 256,370 square kilometers nonetheless it has diverse species and it is among the seventeen megadiverse nations in the entire world. The country is of medium-income and close to 40% of...

Overview of Xanax (Alprazolam) And It’s Alternatives

Introduction A human organism is a complicated natural phenomenon, which is subjected to various influences of the environment, natural and human-made effects of certain activities. The whole set of these influences causes various diseases, mental or physical, and leads to several psychological disorders. Depression, anxiety disorder, feelings of sadness, and...

Business Environment in Malaysia: Country Analysis

Introduction The policy of free trade has led to the formation of new markets and hence increased business cooperation all over the world. Countries from different continents have forged cooperation so as to increase their markets and also diversify their imports to cater for their citizens. As a result, countries...

“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...

Chemistry of Cooking. Saffron Rice Experiment

Introduction Saffron is a spice often used in cooking because of its distinct aroma and golden color. A typical application of it is in cooking rice, although it can be used in other meals as well. However, apart from these properties, the history of Saffron’s use reveals that people have...

Human Developmental Stages: Prenatal to Late Childhood

Human beings have to go through a sequence of developmental stages or milestones. Each phase is essential since it supports the acquisition of both physical and cognitive abilities. A detailed analysis of each childhood stage can make it possible for caregivers and guardians to offer timely or evidence-based support. The...

Technical Quality of Autism Test (GARS-3)

Introduction The early diagnosis of Autism in children is a crucial part of the preventive strategies in healthcare. Moreover, the appropriate screening and analysis tests assist clinicians and psychologists in defining the proper and efficient educational and recovery treatment strategies for children. In this case, they obtain an opportunity to...

Changes in Entropy Under Adiabatic, Isothermal, and Isobaric Conditions

Abstract The second law of thermodynamics relates entropy with time and proposes that the universe generally favors increasing entropy. The purpose of this experiment was to use various thermodynamic equations for entropy to determine the total entropy of a system when copper metal was immersed in liquid nitrogen in a...

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...

Evolution and Natural Selection: Impact on Human Diseases

Introduction: Natural Selection Natural selection has helped humans identify the most crucial areas that impact genetic adjustment to the environment (Vasseur and Quintana-Murci 596). With the assistance of evolution, it is possible to forecast the engagement of different genes in human illnesses. Much progress has been made in genetic investigations...

Approaches to Death, Their Types and Differences

How do the biological, psychological, anthropological, philosophical, and sociological approaches to death differ? The biological approach mostly differs from philosophical and sociological approaches while being correlated with psychological and anthropological approaches because this approach depends on studying death in connection with changes in human bodies. From this point, medical issues...

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...

Genetics and Autism Development

Introduction Within the past two centuries, many researchers have been investigating the role of genetics in the development of various medical conditions. Such studies are taken seriously in an attempt to deal with different diseases and transform the lives of many people. One of the illnesses believed to be associated...

Primate Behavior: Observing and Comparing

Introduction The present paper will seek to report on the observations of primate behavior in the Los Angeles Zoo and highlight behavioral similarities between primates and humans. This technique is often used in biological anthropology, which seeks to explain how humans appeared on Earth. Observing and comparing primate behavior to...

Turkdean Roman Villa’s Excavation Process

The modern archaeology relies on a whole range of tools, methods, and techniques that help the scientists to evaluate the sites before the beginning of excavations. The sites of different kind can be analyzed in a variety of aspects such as their chemical composition, the kinds of objects situated under...

Gharial Crocodiles: Conservation Challenges and Solutions in Protected Areas

Gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles, are “a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts” (“Gharial,” 2017, para. 2). They belong to the Gavialidae family. The average lifespan of the crocodiles in the wild ranges from 40 to 60 years. They may reach up to 15.5 ft...

Aquaculture in Florida: Economic and Environmental Impacts

Aquaculture refers to farming of marine organisms like shellfish, fish and plants both in freshwater and marine. Aquaculture or fish farming may also be regarded to as the science and trade of farming aquatic animals (Colin 2011). The aquatic animals reared include mollusks, finfish and crustaceans. Plants reared in marine...

Glycolysis Process and Its Stages

Abstract Glycolysis is a specific process that is known as the first stage of the anaerobic respiration process in plants, during which 6-carbon glucose splits into two molecules of pyruvate, which is 3-carbon, under the impact of enzymes to generate the required energy. This process can be described in two...

Red Ferrosols: Soil Management Issues

Red Ferrosols are ancient Australian soils which formed from the weathering of basalt volcanic rock millions of years ago (Cotching 2015, p. 1). While the flora and fauna of that time are long extinct, Red Ferrosols outlasted many of the challenges, including meteors and climate changes, until the biggest challenge,...

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...

Witchcraft and the Azande’s Perception of It

Introduction In the chapter “Witchcraft explains unfortunate events”, Evans-Pritchard states that Azande perceive witchcraft as a power that may lead to misfortune when it establishes contact with other events. Even though it is an ordinary and casual phenomenon for them, Azande do not refer to it when discussing all possible incidents....

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;...

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...

Food Safety Issues in Modern Agriculture

Food safety constitutes proper preparation, storage, and preservation of all foods. According to the United Nations Asian and Pacific Center for Agricultural Engineering and Machinery (APCAEM), an upsurge in international trade on agricultural products has made food safety a major concern. Furthermore, food safety is becoming a serious policy matter...

Cyclone and Anticyclone Formation

A mercury barometer consists of a glass tube with a small reservoir at the bottom. A small amount of mercury fills the reservoir. As soon as the barometric pressure changes, the mercury in the tube goes either higher (with an increase of the pressure) or lower (as the pressure falls)....

Hydrologic Cycle

The masses of water over the globe are in a constant motion. Thus, water can be presented in three states which are liquid, gas, and solid. They change during the hydrologic cycle as a result of such processes as evaporation, transpiration, sublimation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration. In spite of the...

Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram: Understanding Star Luminosities and Temperatures

Hertz-sprung-Russell diagram is a disperse chart of stars correlating the stars luminosities against their spectral types and effectual temperature. Through this diagram, temperatures are measured in Kelvin’s ranging from 3000 to 30,000. Similarly, the magnitudes of the stars range from +15 to -10. The stars luminosity and effective temperature are...

Gorilla’s Reproduction Cycle, Behavior and Social Structure

Introduction All animals are characterized by a unique reproduction cycle, behavior, and social structure. Members of the same species share such bithe ological and social characteristic hence the reason why each species is distinct and unique. Gorillas are a group of mammals classified as primates. The same group contains humans,...

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...

Woodbury Unique Geological Features

Woodbury is one of the places that seem quite ordinary at first but discover several unique geological features at second glance. Woodbury is located in the North of Connecticut, in the Litchfield County, and is surrounded by Bethlehem (south), Roxbury (west) and Watertown (east) (see Picture 1). Therefore, Woodbury shares...

Natural Sciences: Cessna vs. Piper PA-28 Cherokee’s Fuel Systems

Executive Summary The purpose of the report is to compare Cessna 150’s fuel system with that of Piper PA-28 Cherokee in terms of performance, efficiency, and cost. Both systems use the same working principles. Fuel for the flight is initially stored in the tanks located in the right and the...

Conventional Farming vs Hydroponic

Introduction The use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers for crop production is called conventional farming. Farmers use convectional farming system to grow large quantity crops such as rice, grains, and genetically modified crops. Hydroponic farming utilizes chemicals and liquid fertilizers to facilitate plant growth. While consumers prefer hydroponic vegetables and...

The Role of Genetics in Health and Personality Traits

Genetic control in human The branch of biology that deals with variation, heredity, and their transmission in both animals and the plant is called genetics. Just about every week, news about genetic disorders, such as breast cancer, alcoholism, obesity and manic depression, are at the for-front. Such news make us...

Natural History of Peace by Robert Sapolsky

According to Robert M. Sapolsky, human beings feel that they are unique, unlike other species. This has been questioned by studies that have been done on other primates. Theodosius Dobzhansky, an evolutionary biologist, viewed that all species are unique. According to him, humans are unique; thus, they feel more proud...

Human Skin Color: Genetics, Melanin, and Environmental Adaptation

Introduction Human skin color varies from dark brown to light colors. Differences in skin color between individuals are caused by variations in pigmentation resulting from genetic inheritance from biological parents, sun exposure, or a combination of both. In addition, distinctions between populations result from natural selection due to environmental differences...

Applying Hess’s Law to Estimate Enthalpy Changes via Calorimetry

Problem Statement This investigation aimed to apply Hess’s Law to estimate the enthalpy change of three chemical equations by calculating the heat transferred in a calorimeter. The objective was to determine the final reaction’s enthalpy change reasonably and confirm the applicability of Hess’s Law. Hypothesis Statement Hess’s Law is applied...

Draft Horse Hoof Care: Anatomy, Common Issues, and Preventive Measures

Introduction Draft horses embody strength, agility, reliability, and hard work. They play a major role in the exemplification of various tasks in which they are pivotal. However, it is important to implement the proper care techniques to ensure the health, well-being, and potential of the aminal are not minimized, especially...

Siberian Ice Maiden: Insights into Pazyryk Culture and Preservation

Introduction Archaeological excavations play a vital role in modern realities by helping people understand their history and acquire new facts about the past. One prominent illustration of excavations’ necessity is the Siberian Ice Maiden, also known as the Ukok Princess, found in the Altai regions of Russia. Although the body...

Molecular Interaction in Ethanol and Dichloromethane

Introduction The study of the physicochemical properties of substances in the context of the intermolecular forces that are realized for each of the compounds is an essential part of the analytical study. In general, intermolecular interactions depend on the nature of the substance, namely the presence of a hydroxyl group...