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Papers On Genetics & Paleontology
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DARWIN, GENETICS AND THE ORIGINS OF LIFE
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This paper examines Charles Darwin's theory pertaining to survival of the fittest, and how it fits into genetics and how life was formed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTdarwin.rtf
Debate on Human Cloning
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A 6 page research paper that argues against the possibility of human cloning. The writer examines the possible uses for cloning and argues that to reproduce a human being in this manner is repugnant and unethical because it does not considers the needs of the child. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khhuclno.rtf
Did Birds Evolve From Dinosaurs?
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A 5 page outline of current paleontological thought regarding the evolutionary path of birds and the question of whether or not they descended from dinosaurs. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Dinobird.doc
Differing Presentations of Information on the World Wide Web: Evolution Verses Creationism
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A 6 page overview of the value of the World Wide Web in research applications. Contends that, while the Web is a tremendously useful research tool, the information which can be found there can vary dramatically in regard to its factual information and the opinion which is being delivered. Utilizes three sites arguing creationist verses evolutionist theory to document this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPevoWWW.wps
Dinosaur Extinction
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A 6 page review of dinosaur extinction. Ties together the concepts of natural selection, fitness, neocatastrophism, and the Gaia hypothesis to contend that dinosaurs dies out gradually as the result of one or more environmental events such as sea level regression, climatic change, volcanism, and/or asteroid impact. Bibliography lists 6 sources, 3 of which are primary.
Filename: PPdinoEx.wps
DNA Analysis Using Polymerase Chain Reaction: Implications for the Study of Ancient DNA
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A 5 page discussion of DNA research utilizing the technique of polymerase chain reaction. Describes the technique and its application to contemporary DNA investigations. Emphasizes the importance of this technique to the analysis of ancient forms of DNA, the study of human evolution in particular. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPdnaPol.wps
DNA as an Identification Tool:
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This 5 page paper highlights the benefits of using DNA technology as an identification tool. This paper stresses the benefits of such technology as well as addressing many of the fears associated with its use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSDNAdna.rtf
DNA Replication
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A 9 page paper which examines DNA replication. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAdnarn.rtf
Do Animals Have Minds?
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A 5 page paper which examines whether animals have
minds. Similarities and differences are discussed as they relate to the mental life of
humans and animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanmlmd.rttf
Environmental and Food Safety of Genetically Modified Plants:
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to genetically
modified plants in regards to environmental and food safety. This paper assesses the threat of modified plants to the environments, possible
concerns regarding the impact of modified plants to other species and
existing natural ecosystems, and the safety of modified plants for the
consumer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHplantm.wps
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