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An Enforced Need in Functional Foods Biology Essay
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Vitamins and mineral-added foods are very commonly available in the market these days and the advertisement and labeling are made very attractive forcing the customers to buy these food products without knowing whether they require the additional vitamins and minerals or not. These foods with added minerals and vitamins are known as functional foods.
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The Effects of Alcohol on the Body Biology Term Paper
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Although occasional drinking may not turn out to be injurious, but if it happens on a regular basis to relieve stress, it becomes detrimental. Dealing with the alcohol addiction cases is complicated. Individuals involved in alcohol addiction may deliberately or innocently bring numerous situations of quandary for themselves and also for those who are associated with them.
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Dietary Supplements: Are They Necessary Biology Essay
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The authors also give a detailed account of the limitations in FDA regulations which govern these supplements. In this context, reading about the functions of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), is particularly relevant, as the USP sets accepted standards for dietary supplements.
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Microbial Growth Curve Biology Term Paper
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Microbes are an indispensable module of our environment. They are found to be associated with the food that we eat, the clothes we wear/make use of and water we drink/utilize. They may perhaps influence the quality of our lives. Food items may be contaminated during the handling process, surroundings and the sanitary conditions where they are kept.
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Molecular Basis of Pernicious Anaemia Biology Lab Report
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Others include infiltration of inflammatory cells into the stomach and production of auto- antibodies to various proteins. It also involves the intrinsic factor and proton pump of parietal cells whereby intrinsic factor can be identified as the factor that is involved in the absorption of vitamin B12.
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Effect of Color Vision on Foraging and predatoe detection skills in New World Monkey Biology Research Paper
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When compared with dichromatic, trichromatics have been documented to be in a position to differentiate leaves from fruits and also unripe from ripe fruits (Smith, et al. 3159). Trichromatics have been documented as the most unique among all primates and especially when compared to monochromatic and dichromatic (Ahnelt and Kolb 711; Arrese et al.
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Review Mechanism for Complexity in Brain Biology Essay
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The question raised here is whether this complex circuitry is truly generated by this small number of primary progenitor. The study hypothesizes that a general mechanism for generating complexity in a young brain of both insects and mammals is by amplification of neuron proliferation through self-renewing cells of intermediate progenitor (Boyan & Reichert, 2011).
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Monitoring Synaptic Function at the Neuromuscular Junction of a MouseExpressing SynaptopHluorin Biology Essay
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5422). This is generally what led the researchers into monitoring synaptic function at the neuromuscular junction of a Mouse expressing SynaptopHluorin. It would be noticed that the researchers were particular about the selection of the neuromuscular junction of the mouse because that portion of the mouse’s anatomy offers additional experimental advantages (Lucia et al, p.
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Reproductive System Biology Assignment
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For the first six months after their marriage, couple had used barrier methods (condoms) for contraception. Later on, they decided to have a child. So, for the past one and a half years, they had been having unprotected intercourse. Ross and Julia had lived together all this time and on an average, they had intercourse about 3-4 times a week.
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Functions, Food Sources, RDI & Bioavailability of Vitamin A Biology Research Paper
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It is crucial for an individual to be aware of the amount of vitamin A in the foods in order for them to consume the recommended dietary intake. Over-consumption of vitamin A has an adverse effect on an individual while vitamin A deficiency also affects the individual with the WHO recognising VAD as one of the causes of maternal mortality.
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Biology - Wood Frog Biology Essay
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In this way, they are the most widely distributed amphibian in North America; even reaching beyond the Arctic Circle ("Wood Frogs (Lithobates Sylvaticus) in Manitoba") its scientific name is Rana Sylvatica. Furthermore, it has very attractive characteristics that are usually coupled and are similar to other Chordates, Amphibians and Anurans etc.
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Genetics - Its History, Advantages and Future Biology Research Paper
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The history importance and the future of genetics is being studied through various scientific methods with an aim of determining the origin of life, the existence of living organisms and the likely future changes in the population especially the abilities which is exhibited in the abilities to survive in the environment.
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Malignant melanoma or chicken pox or shingles or goiter disease. PICK JUST ONE OF THE 4 Biology Research Paper
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Infection from the Small pox is usually once in a lifetime therefore its likely that a person might not be infected again due to the immunity that follows the infection. If the immune system of the infected
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The Meaning of Biotechnology and Its Use in the Production of Insulin Biology Coursework
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Biotechnology is the use of biological systems to synthesize products, which improve the quality of life. Scientists have divided this branch of science into four main sub-disciplines; red, white, green, and blue. Insulin can be synthesized technologically. During the biotechnological production of insulin, scientists extract messenger RNA (m RNA) from a minced-up sample of the human pancreas.
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Thermoregulation in Desert Lizards Biology Essay
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Thermoregulation in Desert Lizards Introduction In the midst of changes in global temperatures due to global warming, concerns have been raised over how the same affects thermoregulation in different species. More specifically, global warming has a far-reaching effect on thermoregulation in ectotherms.
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Forensic Test Characteristics Biology Assignment
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Accuracy also helps to avoid disputes. Another characteristic associated with an ideal forensic test is sensitivity. Many forensic materials collected are usually small and minute and therefore a more sensitive test is reliable. A forensic test should also be specific to avoid compromising. It should not cross-check with another test.
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Molecular Basis of Disease Biology Lab Report
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Vitamin B12 is normally absorbed in the walls of the ileum. The vitamin helps in maturation of red blood cells. According to Doctor Mellissa Conrad (Conrad, 1996), the large multinucleated cells known as megaloblasts circulate in the blood cells but do not act like blood cells.
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The Pros and Cons of Not Vaccinating Your Child Biology Essay
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It is a type of active immunization and provides protection against pathogenic organisms for prolonged duration of time. A desirable vaccine should have the qualities of minimal vaccine-related adverse effects, effective and high standards of immunity, long-lasting protection against the disease, cost-effective and easy to deliver and transport.
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DNA Functions and Structure Biology Essay
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These carrying of these hereditary guidelines is the responsibility of small fragments of the DNA. These fragments or segments of the DNA are referred to as genes. Almost a major portion of the DNA in an organism is stored in the nucleus of the cell; however there are traces of the DNA, in a cell’s mitochondria as well.
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Mycobacterium Leprae and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Biology Essay
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leprae) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) are the major pathogens that belong to the genus, Mycobacterium. M. tuberculosis, first discovered by Robert Koch in 1882, is one of the devastating pathogens and causes human diseases that are the source of both death and prolonged disability.
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The Function of Telomeres in Obesity Biology Term Paper
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Studied the association between childhood obesity and shorter telomere length of leukocytes. Since previously published research showed an association between obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, cigarette smoking and psychological stress with shorter telomere lengths in adults.
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Forensic Entomology research paper Biology Research Paper
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1). The very first investigations into insects as forensic indicators appear to have been carried out by Sung Tzu in 13th century China, who noticed blow flies coming from a corpse (Benecke, 2001, pp. 2-3). In the West, in ancient and medieval times people believed that living creatures, loosely labelled “worms,” came to be present in dead tissue through spontaneous generations.
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The Nature of Prokaryotic Biology Essay
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Studies contend that, besides the numerous definitions regarding biodiversity presently, numerous experts have proved the former definitions have omitted some vital information. Consequently, yielding to diverse concepts and perspectives, but all implying a single entity despite the numerous diversity of the research.
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Immunoprecipitation Technique Biology Coursework
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Immunoprecipitation, as the name implies is a technique used for the precipitation i.e. purification or separation of certain proteins or antibodies from a mixture. It is a small-scale procedure in which proteins are purified according to their affinities for specific antibodies which are usually immobilized on a solid support.
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Telomeres and Tumors Paper Biology Research Paper
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“Often in nature things are not what they seem. A rock on the seafloor may be a poisonous fish; a beautiful flower in a garden may be a carnivorous insect lying in wait for prey. This misleading appearance extends to certain components of cells, including chromosomes-the strings of linear DNA that contain the genes.
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Nature Conservancy Organization Biology Research Paper
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Thus, God created man and woman to oversee all his creation and make sure that all of these are protected and preserved. This for me is actually one of the major missions that we, humans have here on earth. However, through technological advancements, the changing lifestyle, the trends we succumb to, and most especially the attitude we have towards our mother nature, we are slowly letting go of our responsibility to give back to earth.
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Population Crisis in India Biology Research Paper
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The rapid growth of population in India is a root cause of a wide range of issues that India is facing today. These issues include but are not limited to decline in the standard of living, unemployment, poverty, shortage of resources, conflict, and untold misery.
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Environmental Threats in Order of Decreasing Importance Biology Assignment
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Conservation of biodiversity – Trees provide shelter to a large number of organisms and are therefore responsible for the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems. Protection of watershed – Trees prevent soil erosion and hence prevent runoff. This, in turn, leads to the accumulation of groundwater that is used for drinking and other purposes. 
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The Healthy State of the Bear Swamp Brook Biology Lab Report
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Streams and rivers have been under extreme pressure from anthropogenic sources which have consequently affected the river or stream quality and thus terminologies such as ecological integrity, stream condition and river health have been coined to describe the status of river ecosystems in response to human activities (Allan, 2004).
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Darwin Theory of Natural Selection Biology Essay
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Organs were said to have a slight variation in their degree. Additionally, the struggle for existence occurs and leads to the saving of character that seems profitable to the individual. Finally, the preserved character is favored to pass on to the next generation. In addition, Darwin's insight into the struggle for existence was also essential in the process of evolution.
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Mammalian Stem Cells Biology Research Paper
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The main goal of research in these two fields is to get a deeper understanding of the cell linage. Research on stem cells has opened up a new field of cell based therapies which are capable of treating a variety of diseases through the replacement of the cells.
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Photosynthesis: The Role of Light Biology Essay
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The term photosynthesis involves photo = light, synthesis = to make. All the green plants including algae contain an organelle called chloroplast in their cells, chloroplast contains a green pigment called chlorophyll which is the key molecule that plays a vital role in the process of photosynthesis (“Photosynthesis”).
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Steroidogenesis Has a Common Pathway but Hormonal Steroids Are Secreted in a Specific Manner Biology Essay
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All steroidal hormones with the exception of vitamin D contain cyclopentanophenanthrene ring and cholesterol numbering method. Examples of steroids include sex hormones like testosterone, dietary fat. Animals, plants, and fungi all generate steroids. Steroidogenesis is an anabolic process that follows the mevalonate pathway while using acetyl-CoA as a building block.
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Reviving the Milking Devon Biology Essay
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Techniques for freezing the sperms are simple, but those employed in freezing the embryo are much complicated. The technique has been used for many species of organisms, starting with the mouse in 1972, the goat in 1976, and the human in 1983. In this paper, I will show how the extinct Milking Devon can be revived using frozen embryos, and sperm cells banked hundred years ago.
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All Peptide Hormones After Cell Function by Phosphorylation, While Steroid Act by Altering Gene Expression Biology Essay
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Communication at the cellular level occurs both within as well as between the cells. Distant communication along blood vessels and nerve fibers is set up by the endocrine, immune and neuronal systems, while molecular and substructure interactions take place at the subcellular level. The signaling molecules in intercellular communication are called first messengers.
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Sickle Cell Anemia Biology Essay
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This sickling of the cells is caused due to a change in one of the nucleotides of a DNA molecule out of the billion other cells present in the human body. This change may seem minor, but the results are disastrous. A person affected with sickle cell anemia inherits a mutated or recessive allele from both the parents.
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Computer Forensics in Biology Biology Research Paper
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The author defines forensic computing as the discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to collect and analyze data from computer systems, networks, wireless communications, and storage devices in a way that is admissible as evidence in a court of law. This involves seeking, locating and securing the electronic data.
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Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity Biology Research Paper
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Even though many evolutionary theories of aging and longevity were proposed by prominent anthropologists and biologists in the past, the mutation accumulation theory and the antagonistic pleiotropy theory are the most prominent theirs accepted by the scientific world at present.
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The Benefits of Green Tea on Diabetes Biology Essay
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In a normal physiological process, the body automatically converts excess sugars in the body to glycogen that is the stored into the body. Insulin is the hormone that is hormone produced by the liver to help in the conversion of excess sugar in blood to glycogen.
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Dietary/Nutritional Supplements and Whether They are Effective Biology Essay
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They usually come in different forms which may be pills, tablets, capsule or liquid form. However, they do not serve as food substitutes (Talbott 78). They are different kinds of dietary or nutritional supplements available. For instance, we have the vitamin and mineral supplement containing micronutrients which help the body to function smoothly and the herbal supplements have medicinal purpose and they only support specific area of the body’s health, for example, kidney.
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Comparison of Communication and Cognitive Abilities of the Bottle-Nosed Dolphin vs. the Chimpanzee Biology Research Paper
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Investigating the extent of consciousness in animal species is a critical scientific issue. The research seeks to identify productive research tests used on each species and whether there are any special testing concerns arising because of environmental factors. Books, scientific journals and the internet will be consulted throughout the research period.
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Biology - Prader-Willi Syndrome Biology Research Paper
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The PWS genes are maternally imprinted making the copy inherited from the father active. With this copy absent in PWS due to chromosomal translocation, both copies are imprinted in the maternal realm making the normal genes absent.
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Biosynthesis of Peptide and Steroid Hormones Biology Essay
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Hormones are classified into hydrophilic and lipophilic molecules on the basis of their solubility. Hormones are also classified on the basis of their chemical structures into steroids, peptides and amines. Peptide Hormones: The majority of hormones synthesized in the body are polypeptides and proteins.
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A Plant Extract Used to Treat Diabetes and Hypertension: Leguminosae Biology Research Paper
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The data collected from the survey revealed that only a proportion of .10 of the people interviewed have ever used this plant extract to treat this kind of disorders. The analysis of experimental design conducted showed that there was a significant effect of this plant extract on both the alloxan-induced diabetic rats used and the human patients.
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The Fight Against the Use of Animals for Laboratory Experiments Biology Research Paper
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Vivisection is another term for animal experimentation and it literally means the cutting up of animals. During the 1980s, the animal research has declined due to public pressure and restraint in finances. However, the fast-paced technology during the mid-twentieth century had greatly increased the number of animals used in research and experiments for the advancement of science and medicine (Animal Welfare Online).
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Innate and Adaptive Immunity Biology Assignment
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The incubation period is usually 7-18 days. Infected persons are infectious 4 days before the onset of the rash up to 4 days afterward. Measles antibodies are virus-specific proteins produced as an immune response to infection by measles virus or vaccination.
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Influenza Vaccine During Pregnancy Biology Research Paper
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There is no evidence to assess the risk of vaccination provided to protect influenza during pregnancy. Thimerosal, mercury containing the preservative which is present in most inactivated influenza vaccination is found to influence the appropriate neural development and may result in autism or teratogenic anomalies, mutagenicity and even fetal death.
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In Tiny Worm , Unlocking Secrets of the Brain Biology Research Paper
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B. Introduction The article “In Tiny Worm, Unlocking Secrets of the Brain” is about the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans and its pheromones and how it helped in understanding human brain. Caenorhabditis elegans is a tiny, transparent animal that feeds on bacteria and is a favorite laboratory organism due to comparative simplicity of its brain.
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Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria Biology Research Paper
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This causes excess non-degradable metabolic products in urine and stool, as well as other parts of the body, most notably the skin and some internal organs. It is a genetic disease which is transmitted via Mendelian inheritance pattern, which can be either autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive.
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The scientific origin of designer babies Biology Research Paper
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Scholars are at war with themselves in regard to the political, religious and scientific debates sparked by designer babies. Zahedi and Larijani in their article “Medical Genetic Ethics: Islamic Views and Considerations in Iran” point out that Islam as much as other religion appreciates the benefits of technological and scientific advancements. Legal and health issues aside, what do scriptures and doctrines dictate?
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