Category: Biology

  • The Ethics of DNA Ownership and Compensation: A Case Study of John Moore vs. the Doctors of California The case of John Moore vs. the doctors of California raises important ethical questions about the ownership and compensation of one’s DNA. In this case

    discussion 400-500 words (500 max)with reference CSE style
    Should you get paid for your DNA?
    In 1976, John Moore was treated in a hospital in California for a rare type of leukemia (a condition in which white blood cells become cancerous and grow at an advanced rate). Moore was treated, his spleen was removed, and his leukemia went into remission. He periodically returned to California to have blood drawn, which he thought was part of his treatment. Moore signed a consent form to allow the doctors to conduct research on his cells. The doctors discovered that Moore’s cells produced a unique protein that could be used to treat certain types of cancer. Using genetic engineering, the doctors produced a pharmaceutical product with promising medical uses and high commercial profit. The doctors sold the product to a company that would investigate and market the product. Moore was never informed about the use of his cells or their potential commercial value. Moore filed a lawsuit, charging that he did not give informed consent to use his “property” because the doctors did not provide enough information needed to make informed consent (they did not tell him that they may sell products retrieved from his cells). In addition, because of the lack of informed consent, Moore argued that his relationship with his physicians was breached.
    Do the doctors owe some of their earnings to Moore? If so, how much? If not, why?
    Do you think the doctors did something wrong? If you were the judge in this case, how would you rule? Why? (Don’t worry – you are not required to look into the actual legalities of the issue or required to spend time looking up specific case laws – that is beyond the scope of the course, unless you are interested and just want to know, then by all means look it up and share the info you find!)
    Do we own our DNA like property? For example, if you have a tooth pulled, or your appendix removed, and the surgeons keep your tissue, should you be compensated if they make a profit off of the research they perform? You are not restricted to these questions, and can expand on this topic. Be sure to substantiate your comments with references and formally cite your references.

  • Title: “Capturing the End Products: A Visual Representation of Customer’s Order”

    You are recruited to take a picture of the end products and paste
    Important Info
    The order was placed through a short procedure (customer skipped some order details).
    Please clarify some paper details before starting to work on the order.
    Type of paper and subject
    Number of sources and formatting style
    Type of service (writing, rewriting, etc)

  • “Effectiveness of Handwashing with Green Soap on Bacterial Growth on Agar Plates”

    items used agar plate, nature green hand soap, paper towels, incubator.  touched agar plate with unwashed hands, then touched plate with water rinsed hands, then touched plate after washing hands for 15 seconds with soap, then touched plate after washing hands for full 30 seconds with soap. plate to be added to lab report attached. report on bateria colonies.

  • Title: “Exploring the World of Fungi: Comparing Molds and Yeasts and Understanding Human Mycotic Diseases”

    The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
    To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
    Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion.
    Molds and Yeasts
    Both molds and yeasts are considered fungi. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet read and research about molds and yeasts.
    Based on your research, respond to the following:
    Compare and contrast between molds versus yeasts.
    Human infectious diseases are caused by fungi classified as superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, and systemic mycoses. What specific characteristics distinguish each of these categories?
    What are the regions of the human body where mycotic diseases can be observed?

  • Title: The Impact of DNA Technology on Forensic Science DNA technology has revolutionized the field of forensic science, allowing for more accurate and efficient methods of criminal investigation and identification. One specific example of this is the use of DNA analysis in solving

    Here are some guidelines for your post:
    Select an example of how DNA technology has changed the world in a specific field.
    Describe the advance in DNA technology and its application in your chosen example.
    Reflect on the broader implications of this technological advancement for science, society, or your chosen field.
    Use in-text citations and cite resources at the end 
    Everything in APA format 

  • Developmental Biology: Cell Division, Polarization, and Differentiation

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    For the objectives, probably just need 1-3 sentences for each (add a reference section at the bottom in case we have those for our answers). 
    Then for readings, was just going to read abstract/conclusions of paper and just put the key objective, result, and any other key information such as protein of interest, experiment, application, or diagram/schematic. 
    DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PARAGRAPHS MORE LIKE BULLET POINTS
    OBJECTIVES:
    become familiar with the basics of developmental biology  
    understand that cell division can be asymmetric or symmetric, and the process of cellular polarization in embryonic development 
    understand how primordial germ cells differ from stem cells 
    understand that cell death is an important part of development of an organism 
    understand the definitions of undifferentiated, differentiated and specialized, totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent 
    understand the stages of embryonic development 
    READINGS: 
    Molecular Cell Biology, 9th Ed. (2021) Lodish et al Macmillan ISBN: 978-1-319-20852-3 and/or 8th Ed. (2016) by Lodish et al. W.H. Freeman ISBN: 978-1-4641-8339-3
    MCB 8th Edition: Ch 21 
    MCB 9th Edition: Ch 22 
    Atlasi and Stunnenberg 2018 
    Atlasi et al 2019 
    Cismaru et al 2018 
    Cohen and Melton 2011 
    Comitre-Mariano et al 2022 

  • “Conservation of Endangered Species: A Scientific Approach”

    For this presentation, you must use a minimum of five SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL ARTICLES as a source of your information. Keep in mind that the source of your information must not be older than 10 years.
    Use the following websites to find REAL Scientific Journal Articles:
    Option 1: STC Library: https://libguides.southtexascollege.edu/biology/
    Option 2: Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
    Option 3: Pubmed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
    Option 4: Directory of Open Access Journals: https://doaj.org/
    Just like in a research paper, for your presentations you must also cite your sources, this includes any pictures! Don’t forget to include attribution for any CC-licensed photo you use! In PowerPoint, I’ll either include attribution information (the title of the photo and the photographer’s name or Flickr handle) on the slide itself or in a credits slide at the end of the presentation (if I have a lot of photos, which I usually do).
    Option 1: Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/creativecommons
    Option 2: Creative Commons: https://search.creativecommons.org/
    Option 3: Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/
    Option 4: Wikimedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
    1. the presentation must reflect your research work for that topic, make sure all articles and images have an author.
    2. you must have bullet points with main points and not long paragraphs, so that your not reading word by word during the Classroom presentation. 
    3. when your doing your presenting you want to talk about those main points in detail or provided more detail or extra information as your presenting. 
    4. you want to make sure your also providing citation in each slide, that also include citations for pictures.
    citations are not links they include only the author last name, first name initial and year. for example (Herrera, A., 2022)
    5. you must included a reference page at the end of the presentation, that included all the articles and images you use, try using a website like easybib to help you form the reference page. 
    6.At the end you want to include ” recent research publications from the scientific community, a conclusion slide, thank you slide, and reference slide.
    Presentation Outline Example
    Here is an outline incorporating components from the presentation rubric:
    Title+
    title page should include name of topic, your name, due date, class name
    should also include an outline before you start
    Introduction (1 slide)
    Clear central theme introduced on importance of species
    Engaging opening using relevant content for audience
    include pictures, data, phylogeny, etc…
    Organization
    Presentation logically organized around central theme of conservation
    Content divides into clear sections based on key points
    Key Point 1 – Conservation Status (2 slides)
    Content shows mastery of technical subject matter
    Supports central theme with data/statistics in visuals (charts/graphs)
    Key Point 2 – Threats (2 slides)
    Demonstrates in-depth understanding of threats
    Uses compelling images to highlight habitat loss, climate change, etc.
    Key Point 3 – Conservation Strategies (2 slides)
    Content expressed clearly with examples of strategies
    Visuals illustrate key concepts creatively (maps, diagrams, photos)
    Conclusion (1 slide)
    Summarizes main points clearly using relevant discipline conventions
    Reiterates central theme and takes away message
    Add a thank you slide after the conclusion
    References (1 slide)
    Sources cited properly in appropriate academic format
    Attribution included for all images based on license terms

  • Title: Final Presentation: [Organism Name]

    Final Presentation requirements:
    Your presentation will be submitted as an audio-narrated PowerPoint, narrated by you, the student. You cannot use “text-to-speech” programs or technologies that do the narration for you unless noted as an approved accommodation in a current DSA letter you have furnished to me. For instructions on how to create audio narration in PowerPoint, see the following link: Record a Slide Show With Narration. Audio narration is a requirement!
    Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are required.  For help with pronunciation, see this link: Cambridge Dictionary
    There must be visual elements (e.g., photos, videos, graphs, figures).
    Your presentation must contain approximately 10-15 slides (excluding reference and title slides) and run approximately 5-10 minutes.
    Text is organized using concise phrases with proper in-text citations typed on the slide not in the notes area.
    Work that is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper in-text citations or references may not be accepted for credit.
    Be sure to add your name, date, class name, instructor name, and project topic to the TITLE SLIDE.
    The required topics/subtopics: Your presentation should contain the following in the order listed below. Remember to follow the instructions in the colored box which corresponds to your organism type.

  • Title: “The Impact of Skipping Order Details on Customer Satisfaction”

    Instructions will be uploaded later.
    Important Info
    The order was placed through a short procedure (customer skipped some order details).
    Please clarify some paper details before starting to work on the order.
    Type of paper and subject
    Number of sources and formatting style
    Type of service (writing, rewriting, etc)

  • “Exploring Data Analysis with Tophat Exercise 24”

    https://app.tophat.com/login/?next=%2Fe%2F go here and sign in and complete exercise24 please both pieces of it with the survey as well