but also made me realize my interest in biomedical engineering and the mechanics behind each valuable device. In the words of Albert Einstein, "Never memorize something that you can look up"; Biomedical engineering to me seems a perfect blend of research and tangible work. This interdisciplinary field seeks to fill the gap between engineering and medicine. As they say, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable form of magic", it fascinates me how basic physical principles can
Genetic Engineering in animals Current research in genetic engineering of animals has potential application in medicine, agricultural applications and human health. Genetically modified organism like Knock out mice can be used as model systems for studying human diseases and for identification
damage, planters’ warts and athletes’ foot. The ashitaba’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can calm patches of red and skin irritation. Ashitaba is very natural, it works great for all skin types including sensitive skin. Inside the stems and the roots of this plant, you will find a sticky yellow juice gushing out. This juice readily flows topically to treat a host of skin conditions. The plant’s juice can be applied to cysts, boils and pustules to speed healing. (Eberle,
is horrendous. Animal testing is cruel, pointless and needs to end; it causes millions of animals to suffer every year when there are so many alternatives. Animal testing, also known as animal research, animal experimentation and vivisection, is the use of non-human animals in experimental tests in research labs for the benefit of humans. The cruel process of animal testing has gone on for some time and is documented as early as the late nineteenth century. Scientists claim these animal tests go
implant a specific embryo that has certain desired genetic traits. However, the availability of genome mapping at a reasonable cost opens up a new world of potential "designer babies." (Mahoney, 2010) Scientists use advanced reproductive technology, cell and chromosome manipulation, and genetics & genomics, in order to create what the
Later on in 1869 during the beginning stages of genetics Friedrich Miescher isolated molecules from a cell nucleus and called it “nuclein”. Friedrich had no idea that he had just discovered the unique hereditary materials of every multi-cellular organism in the universe for the first time. More than a hundred years passed before this “nuclein” molecule
the viruses that we know that causes fatal diseases are Ebola virus (EBOV strain), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Influenza Virus (H1N1), Hepatitis A, B and C virus. Due to viral infections there have been epidemics in past, but by performing research we are trying to find new drugs that are easily available and more effective than the previous ones so the cost of treatment could reduce. We are going to study about the Hepatitis B virus, how it enters the human body and how it affects
Research findings on how chronic cannabis use affects brain structure, for example, have been inconsistent. It may be that the effects are too subtle for reliable detection by current techniques. A similar challenge arises in studies of the effects of chronic marijuana use on brain function. Although imaging studies (functional MRI; fMRI) in chronic users do show some consistent alterations, the relation of these changes to cognitive functioning is less clear. This uncertainty may stem from
Echinacea comes from a flowering plant in the United States as well as Canada called the cornflower. The flower’s stems, leaves, and roots are typically turned into an herbal supplement to aid the immune system. There are other forms of Echinacea including teas and liquid extracts. The most common form is through herbal teas and capsules. German botanist, Conrad Moench was the first to name the flower, yet Native Americans were the ones who discovered it as a remedy for colds and influenza. Early
standard deviation. Furthermore, Makar and Confrey (2005), in their study of pre-service teachers’ use of non-standard language to discuss variation, found that neglecting students’ use of nonstandard language makes the subject seem more difficult. Research done with elementary school children as subjects provides “evidence that awareness of linguistic ambiguity is a late developing capacity which progresses through the school years” (Durkin & Shire, 1991b, p. 48). Shultz and Pilon (1973) found that