… that is constantly evolving. As new ideas are born the world of genetics broadens and becomes more specific. The way life is viewed now is significantly different then it was seventy years ago. The human genome was uncovered. From the beginning…

… lies a controversial science that could redefine prenatal care: genetic engineering. Genetic engineering not only offers the possibility of eliminating birth defects and genetic illness, but also presents the moral ambiguity of eugenics. The acceptabilit…

… find a definite relationship between the light intensity onto the leaf's surface and the surface area of the leaf. Hypothesis I think the light intensity could affect the surface area in the following way: ·A higher light intensity could make…

… is when organs or tissues are taken from a 'donor' and given to a 'recipient.' What can be transplanted? Major organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs can be transplanted. Tissues such as skin, bone, heart valves and connective tissues can…

… cardiovascular system as it relates to physical fitness and heart rate. Introduction As an early part of our study of a science, we need to all be "on the same page" when it comes to a few terms. We can define science as a methodical approach to…

… playfulness, and friendliness, its built-in smile and merry-looking eyes have been a source of interest and enchantment to human beings from the earliest times. It is a common figure in mythology and literature and has been much depicted…

… in the West Nile district of Uganda. From Uganda it began to spread using its main carrier the Birds. It spread to Egypt, France and in 1999 it made very startling appearance in New York. The way the virus travels is mostly by infected mosquitoes.…

… be fast, easy and beneficial. One way this is possible is through molecular genetics. Scientists have discovered that they can play God. They can add genes to organisms to make them better benefit people's demands. For the past 20 years or so,…

… designed to show how the human body strives for Homeostasis. Homeostasis can be defined as maintaining the internal environment within certain physiological limits. Homeostasis is maintained by the coordinated activities of many organs and systems of…

… European ancestry. People with the disease do not usually survive into their twenties. Cystic Fibrosis is autosomal recessive. Symptoms related to the disease are difficulty breathing, mucous production in the respiratory and digestive systems, and…