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The beginning of 2020 was extraordinary. In the past four months, an original Coronavirus spread around the world. At present, COVID-19 can be accurately defined as a rising human tragedy that affects thousands of people, just like the SARS virus of that year. More than 175 countries have reported cases of COVID-19, a virus that…

We rejected our null hypothesis. All four crabs seem to actively choose shell type unequal to availability. Overall, the main shell occupied was Ilynassa. This is probably due to the large abundance of this shell, compared to other shell types, in the sample area. The biology of the crabs plays a part in their shell…

Blue crabs come from the family Portunidae a group of animals having jointed legs, segmented body, and a hard outer shell. (Capossela, 1990) It is a crustacean as are lobsters and shrimps. This crab stays in water although it could survive shortly out of it. The growth of blue crabs is slowed in areas of…

In the first paragraph of Congressman Bernard Sanders persuasive. Essay on genetically modified organisms uses shocking statistics to convince the reader the issue of genetic engineering effects everyone. He points out that genetically engineered organisms are already on the table, and the usage of GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) is on the rise. The intro paragraph…

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been causing a stir in the news recently. Public interest groups and environmental organizations are opposed to GM foods. Recently, the studies on the impacts of genetically modified com pollen on the monarch butterfly caterpillars caused a controversy. The controversy raised the awareness on the issue of GMOS. GMOS refer…

Gene patenting is an exclusive right to a specific gene or technology regarding that gene. Gene patenting has its pros and its cons. Pros, as with any patent, prevent the possibility of stolen work and the thief claiming the work for himself. The biggest con, as presented in the text are, “the fees demanded by…

In “The Indifference Engine”, written by Project Itoh in 2007, the questionable idea of genetic modification of humans is brought to the front of the reader’s attention. This act is made even more questionable due to the fact that many of those who are given the genetic modification are either in a situation where they…

Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive and irrevocable brain disease that destroys mental and physical functioning in humans, and perpetually leads to death. It is the fourth leading cause of adult death in the United States, affecting 2.5 to 3 million people each year. The cause has not yet been identified, nor has a cure been…

Homosexuality is defined as “a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex.” Because of religious beliefs and social norms, homosexuality was and unfortunately sometimes still is seen as a sinful orientation that roots from interpersonal problems. Though, in reality, homosexuality is just a normal variation of sexuality. With that being…

A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is a life form. Whose genes are manipulated using non traditional breeding methods with genetic engineering. Commonly found in everyday foods, GMO products provide essential nutrients for a healthy and well balanced diet. The effects of these methods have a wide variety that range from growth hormones on livestock to…