Investigate one of the following claims:
● Gene technology means people can liv
Investigate one of the following claims:
● Gene technology means people can live forever.
● Everyone should have their genome sequenced.
● Genetically modified foods will end world hunger.
● DNA codes for athletic ability.
● Environments of parents can influence the genes of offspring.
● Transgenic organisms can improve human health.
You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must b
You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on three separate days. The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST). I will interact with each of you throughout the course. I encourage you to respond back. There will be a deduction of 5 points per day if the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.
Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Resources in the Getting Started section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.
Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response must be a minimum of 200 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.
Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5-point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.
Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.
To access the discussion, please click-on the above title, Week 1 Discussion; once in that area, please click-on Create Thread.
Attachment in Infancy and its Effects on Development
This is our first discussion and it ends 11:59pm Sunday night, August 6th. In order avoid having points deducted from your grade, please submit your first post by 11:59pm Thursday night.
In Chapter 5 of your textbook, we learn about John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth and their work on attachment in infancy and early childhood. A key element to healthy growth and development is healthy attachment.
For this week’s discussion, we will explore attachment. Please consider and address one, some or all of the following aspects of attachment: How is it developed? What are the different kinds of attachment? How do infants and children develop an attachment to different caretakers and significant people in their lives? How does attachment affect emotional development? Can you see the consequences of attachment from your childhood to now?
You may use your textbook or other reputable and scholarly sources to research for this post.
For each discussion, please ensure that you:
1.) Post three times
2.) First Post is at least 300 words in length
3.) First Post has at least one cited source
4.) Submit your first post by 11:59pm Thursday night
5.) Second post is at least 200 words in length
6.) Third post is at least 200 words in length
Write this review article MAINLY with the articles I provided (see attachment).
Write this review article MAINLY with the articles I provided (see attachment). If you need additional source, make sure it is primary research article, i.e. not a review article. The paper should meet master’s level and no AI content is allowed.
Here is the outline which I hope you can follow:
Introduction
Brief introduction to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and Schizophrenia (SCZ)).
Importance of genetic factors in NDDs.
Introduction to the concept of de novo mutations.
Overview of the significance of synaptic genes in neurodevelopment.
Objective of the review: To explore the impact of de novo mutations in ‘synaptic’ genes on neurodevelopmental disorders.
Definition and Scope of ‘Synaptic’ Genes
Definition of synaptic genes (genes involved in synaptic function and structure).
Broader scope: Genes not exclusively synaptic but involved in neuronal signaling and communication.
Examples of key ‘synaptic’ genes (e.g., SHANK3, SYNGAP1, NRXN1).
Mechanisms of Synaptic Function and Neurodevelopment
Overview of synapse formation, maintenance, and plasticity.
Role of synaptic genes in early brain development and neuronal communication.
Impact of synaptic dysfunction on neurodevelopment.
De Novo Mutations in ‘Synaptic’ Genes
Explanation of de novo mutations and their occurrence.
Methods for identifying de novo mutations (e.g., whole-exome sequencing, whole-genome sequencing).
Examples of de novo mutations in key ‘synaptic’ genes associated with NDDs.
Impact of De Novo Mutations on Synaptic Function
How de novo mutations affect synaptic structure and function.
Case studies or examples of specific mutations and their impact on synaptic genes (e.g., SHANK3 mutations leading to Phelan-McDermid syndrome).
Correlation Between Synaptic Gene Mutations and NDD Phenotypes
Studies linking specific de novo mutations to clinical phenotypes.
Variability in phenotypic expression and factors influencing this variability.
Comparison of phenotypic outcomes in different NDDs (ASD, ID, SCZ).
Therapeutic Implications and Future Directions
Current therapeutic approaches targeting synaptic dysfunction (e.g., pharmacological interventions, gene therapy).
Potential for personalized medicine based on genetic findings.
Future research directions and the importance of continued exploration of de novo mutations in synaptic genes.
Conclusion
You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must b
You are required to have 3 posts in each discussion and these three posts must be made on three separate days. The first post is the initial response to the question that appropriately and completely addresses the topic. This must be completed by 11:59 p.m.(EST) Thursday night. It is best to post it at the beginning of the week. The remaining two posts are responses to two different classmates. The first response to a classmate is due Saturday at 11:59 p.m.(EST) and the second response to a classmate is due on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.(EST). I will interact with each of you throughout the course. I encourage you to respond back. There will be a deduction of 5 points per day if the initial post is late. Posts are not accepted after the week closes on Sunday night.
Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Resources in the Getting Started section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.
Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response must be a minimum of 200 words. Please double-check your word count. Only posts that meet the word count requirements receive credit.
Post your word count at the end of each post. There will be a 5-point deduction for each failure to provide a word count.
Please use spell-check and proper grammar. Points will be deducted for each spelling and grammatical error up to 10 points for each post.
To access the discussion, please click-on the above title, Week 1 Discussion; once in that area, please click-on Create Thread.
Attachment in Infancy and its Effects on Development
This is our first discussion and it ends 11:59pm Sunday night, August 6th. In order avoid having points deducted from your grade, please submit your first post by 11:59pm Thursday night.
In Chapter 5 of your textbook, we learn about John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth and their work on attachment in infancy and early childhood. A key element to healthy growth and development is healthy attachment.
For this week’s discussion, we will explore attachment. Please consider and address one, some or all of the following aspects of attachment: How is it developed? What are the different kinds of attachment? How do infants and children develop an attachment to different caretakers and significant people in their lives? How does attachment affect emotional development? Can you see the consequences of attachment from your childhood to now?
You may use your textbook or other reputable and scholarly sources to research for this post.
For each discussion, please ensure that you:
1.) Post three times
2.) First Post is at least 300 words in length
3.) First Post has at least one cited source
4.) Submit your first post by 11:59pm Thursday night
5.) Second post is at least 200 words in length
6.) Third post is at least 200 words in length
Biotech Article Summary ( Discussion) Part 2
For Your Second Post
Respond to a
Biotech Article Summary ( Discussion) Part 2
For Your Second Post
Respond to at least one other post, where you comment on:
The potential risks and benefits of the technology being described in the article summary.
The legitimacy of the science in the article
WRITER NOTE: See attached a screenshot of my peer’s discussion post and his article referenced.
write a 5 page paper about lack of sleep as a cause of chest pain and vascular s
write a 5 page paper about lack of sleep as a cause of chest pain and vascular spasms
Special attention: nervous system and cardiovascular system
with 1 separate page for MLA style citations
6 pages in total
Essay title- To what extent does a vegetarian diet impact the athletic performan
Essay title- To what extent does a vegetarian diet impact the athletic performance of
footballers?
Written on microsoft word
Sources written in bibliography using
harvard method
Need short introduction, abstract, conclusion
Use of real-life players who are vege
The structure of this writing should be divided into paragraphs, with each parag
The structure of this writing should be divided into paragraphs, with each paragraph addressing a separate question.
– Book Title: How to Tame a Fox (and Build a dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution
– Authors: Lee Alan Dugatkin, Lyudmila Trut
– Publisher, City, Year of Publication: University of Chicago Press; 1st edition (14 April 2019)
1. Overview: Summarise the book’s main argument and the issues or problems that it addresses. Provide a critical view of the extent to which the book achieves these goals. (500 words max)
2. What does this book teach the reader about animal behaviour (including the behaviour of human animals)? How does it relate to what you have learned in this course? (300 words max)
3. What, if any, impact has this book had since its publication? (150 words max)
4. If you had to recommend this book to somebody, who would it be? Why? (100 words max)
5. Conclusion. Please give this book an overall rating between zero and ten, and a 100-word (maximum) encapsulation of why you gave the book this mark.
• The level of your demonstrated comprehension of the subject matter
• Your demonstration of critical thinking
• The clarity and quality of your writing
• How well you have tailored your review to answering the questions
INSTRUCTIONS
In this assignment, You will create an 8-slide PowerPoint on the pr
INSTRUCTIONS
In this assignment, You will create an 8-slide PowerPoint on the processes involved in the production of cellular energy, including cellular respiration OR photosynthesis.
Refer to the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric.
Please print your slides to a PDF and submit that file so I can access the slides and the speaker notes. To do this, follow the instructions below:
Click File > Print.
Under Settings, click the second box (which defaults to say Full Page Slides), then under Print Layout, click Notes Pages.
Notes Pages prints one slide per page, with speaker notes below. The Preview Pane shows you what each layout option looks like.
Put in the other settings, such as which slides you want, how many copies, and so on.
Click Print. This is only to print to a PDF, not a physical copy of the document.
If you’re using a Mac and not a PC, follow these steps:
Open the PowerPoint presentation.
Click on “File” and then select “Download a Copy” to save the file directly to my computer.
This will open the file in the Keynote application provided by Apple.
In Keynote, click on “File,” then “Export to,” and choose “PDF.”
Ensure to check the box labeled “Include speaker notes” before clicking “Save.”
If this doesn’t work for you, you could also save it as a PDF instead of a PPT file.
Step 1: Innovations in Biology and Technology – Finding Information Sources and
Step 1: Innovations in Biology and Technology – Finding Information Sources and Outline
Choose one of the provided topics (see list below, a-e).
Review Is My Source Credible? from the UMGC library.
Search the library and/or the internet to locate 3 credible information sources that you may use for this assignment. The purpose of this step is to get the research process started; you are not required to use these information sources in the final version of your assignment.
Write 1-2 sentences for each information source explaining why you believe these sources are credible using what you learned from the UMGC library article.
Include references to the 3 information sources in APA format: APA 7th Edition Citation Examples: General Rules.
Create an outline for the writing assignment. The outline should be in a bullet list format and include the major topics that you plan to include in your assignment, with some supportive detail for each topic. It should not be a draft with full sentences and paragraphs. Here are two resources that may be helpful as you write your outline:
UMGC (2021) Prewriting and Outlining. Prewriting and Outlining
UMGC (2021) Online Guide to Writing. Using Your Outline as a Note and Research Trap
Please review the grading rubric, and ask your professor if you have questions about this assignment.
Topic Choices:
Select one of the following 5 topics for your assignment. All the questions for the chosen topic should be addressed in your assignment.
a) Vaccines. Your friend is worried about the many vaccines that his newborn son is scheduled to receive and asks you for advice since you are taking a biology course. Research and address the following questions in your paper.
Briefly explain how the human immune system works.
Explain how vaccines work.
Contrast the traditional methods used to create vaccines with more recently used biotechnology techniques, including the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Explain how the mRNA vaccines work based on your knowledge of the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology.
How have vaccinations impacted the frequency of these diseases over the past 100 years? Include a few specific statistics.
What are some of the diseases that infants and children in the US are routinely vaccinated against?
Why are some people worried about giving their children vaccines?
Specifically, why do some people believe that the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine can cause autism? Is there scientific evidence to support these concerns? Cite the original peer-reviewed scholarly research paper that started this concern and discuss its validity.
Conclude with advice to your friend regarding getting the recommended vaccines based on what you learned from reliable information sources.
b) Personal Genomics. Services like 23andMe and Ancestry have made it possible – even popular – for the average person to obtain in-depth information about their genome, including details like food allergies, drug sensitivities, and disease risks. There are even add-on sites that will take this information and generate elaborate reports, such as Promethease.
Research and address the following questions in your paper.
Describe how an individual’s DNA is collected and analyzed, and what the results provided to the consumer include. Include a brief desсrіption of the structure and function of DNA, including how genes control our traits, using what you have learned about the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology). Use information from the course readings, at least one service provider (e.g., 23&Me, Ancestry), and additional information resources.
What are some of the advantages of this easy, rapid, and relatively affordable access to genomic data?
What are some of the risks and concerns? Specifically, what are some concerns associated with Genome Privacy?
If you, or someone you know, have had your DNA analyzed, discuss the thought process that led you (or them) to do so, and share how you (or they) felt when the results were received. If you haven′t, discuss the reasons why you have not (yet) done this.
c) Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) is a recent breakthrough discovery in bioengineering that enables scientists to edit DNA. Because you have studied biology in this course, you have volunteered at your niece’s High School Science Club to monitor a student debate about CRISPR. The students will be watching this Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 video before the debate. You need to watch the video to be prepared in case there are any questions, and incorporate something you learned from this video into your paper.
Research and address each of the following questions in your paper:
What is Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)? How does it work and what can it be used for?
What role does Cas9 play in the CRISPR process? How does the CRISPR-Cas9 system snip and replace DNA sequences?
As you explain CRISPR, incorporate some information from the Genome Editing video above, with an in-text citation.
What are the potential benefits and concerns associated with gene editing? Include specific examples.
Do you believe that the inherent risks of modifying DNA are worth the rewards? Include specific examples.
Do you believe that it is ethical to genetically engineer animals and humans? Explain.
d) Bioprinting. Your father has been on a waitlist for a new kidney for several years, but no match has been found. You hear about bioprinting on the news and decide to do some research so you can tell him about it. Research and address the following questions in your paper:
What is bioprinting and how does the process work? Describe how bioprinting can form complex biomaterials, relating it to what you have learned about cells, tissues, and organs from the course readings.
What are stem cells and how can they be used for bioprinting?
What is bioink and how is it used for bioprinting?
Include at least two specific examples of current research in this field. Include references to peer-reviewed scholarly papers.
What are some of the benefits of bioprinting?
What are the current challenges with bioprinting?
Conclude with predictions for the future. Do you believe that your father could benefit from this technology in his lifetime? Briefly explain your reasoning.
e) Human-caused global climate change is the biggest environmental challenge we are faced with today. Your aunt is a climate skeptic and you have decided to use your understanding of science to explain to her why the earth’s climate is changing, describe the major biological effects of climate change, and discuss how technology can be a solution to this problem.
Briefly describe the greenhouse effect and how carbon dioxide is a natural part of the carbon cycle.
How is the use of fossil fuels disrupting the carbon cycle and enhancing the greenhouse effect? You may want to look ahead to the Week 7 readings for this information.
What are the major ecological effects associated with climate change? Describe at least two specific examples.
What are the human health concerns associated with climate change? Describe at least two specific examples.
And finally, what can we do to reduce our impact on the climate through technological innovation? Include a desсrіption of at least two technological solutions.