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Papers On Genetics & Paleontology
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MICHIO KAKU’S SECOND THOUGHTS AND GENETIC MANIPULATION
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This 4 page paper discusses one of the three pillars discussed in Michio Kaku's book Visions. In particular Chapter 12 of the book is examined, pros and cons weighed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBkaku.rtf
Modern Day Theory Of Evolution
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses contemporary views on evolution, as well as discusses DNA as it relates to recent evidence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCevlut.wps
Monkey See, Monkey Do - Parallels Between Human & Animal Memory
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A 5 page paper that explores the similarities and relations between the human processes of memory and those of the animal species, primarily the Chimpanzee. Arguments defending both the similarities and the differences in the behavioral habits of the Chimpanzee as compared to those of the human species are presented, as well as recent research findings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCMemory.doc
Natural Selection and the Process of Speciation
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A 3 page overview of the process of natural selection. The author details how natural selection influenced speciation in Darwin's finches and in man himself. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPnatSel3.rtf
Nature Verses Nurture: Impacts on Child Motivation and Temperament
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A 12 page overview of the relative importance of nature verses nurture, genetics verses environment, on a child’s temperament and motivation. Emphasizes that research does indeed support the contention of a genetic predisposition toward certain behaviors but that this research does not dismiss the need to constructively format a child’s environment to enhance both motivation and temperament. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPntrNur.wps
New Gene Technology
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5 pages. This paper describes the discovery and possible patenting of a new gene that is involved in breast cancer research. Included are the background on the topic, the proposed methodology including the relevance of the experimentation, and the expected results. This is a proposal paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAnugene.rtf
Obesity: Physiological, Psychological, Sociological and Economic Factors
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A 10 page overview of obesity and the factors which interplay to cause the condition and those which result from it. Defines obesity and provides statistics from the United States of the proportion of the populace who are considered to be one degree or another obese. Traces the physiological, psychological, sociological and economic correlates with the condition. Emphasizes that unfavorable environmental influences acting upon genetically predisposed individuals is the most logical explanation for obesity. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPobese.wps
Peter and Rosemary Grant: Galapagos Finches
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A 3 page paper which examines natural selection and evolution concerning the Galapagos finches through the research of Peter and Rosemary Grant. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAggfin.rtf
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: Christ in Evolution
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This 4 page paper examines the thinking of Teilhard and how he justified placing God/Christ within the boundaries of evolutionary science. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVChardn.rtf
Pollan's Botany of Desire
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This 6 page paper examines points made in this book. The paper supports the idea that while the organic fruits and vegetables are a known entity, they are sprayed with pesticides and are not safe, so it makes more sense to choose the genetically engineered fruits and vegetables. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA909new.rtf
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