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Papers On Genetics & Paleontology
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The Myth of Frankenstein
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More focused upon scientific issue than upon the classic sci-fi novel, this 4 page research paper refutes Mary Shelley's premise that scientists will some day create life through brain transplants and other methodologies touched upon in her story. Parallels are made between genetics and the 'Power of God' as well as issues concerning the existence of the human soul. Bibliography lists 3 sources which support the writer's thesis that there is more to 'life' than the brain.
Filename: Franken.wps
Paper Title: The Myth of Frankenstein
Science Museums on the Internet: As good as the real thing
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A comparison of online museums with physical museums. Observed is the Marian Koshland Science Museum on the Washington, D.C. mall, compared to its own website. The piece makes a very favorable comparison between the two, but posits that they both support public policy for DNA testing. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvIntMus.rtf
Filename: jvIntMus.rtf
Paper Title: Science Museums on the Internet: As good as the real thing
"Extinct Humans" by Tattersall and Schwartz
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A 5 page review of Tattersall and Schwartz'' book "Extinct Humans." This book provides an intriguing look at the evolution of man, arguing that there were actually more than fifteen species of man throughout evolution, many of them existing side by side in the past. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAextnct.wps
Paper Title: "Extinct Humans" by Tattersall and Schwartz
"Genetic Turning Points" by James C. Peterson
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A 5 page paper which summarizes
and outlines two particular points made in James C. Peterson's book "Genetic Turning
Points: The Ethics of Human Genetic Intervention." Bibliography lists 3 additional
sources.
Filename: RAjpeter.rtf
Paper Title: "Genetic Turning Points" by James C. Peterson
Adarand v. Pena
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Supreme Court case of Adarand v. Pena. The case of Adarand v. Pena (1995) underscores some of the central arguments both for and against affirmative action initiatives, and provides some insight into the conflicts that have arisen from seeking affirmative action initiatives in particular situations. This case also suggests the underlying reasons for changes in affirmative action policies in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAdaran.rtf
Paper Title: Adarand v. Pena
African Exodus
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Where and why did the human species develop are two
questions that have plagued scholars and philosophers since the
beginning of recorded time. This 7 page paper explores the reasons why
it is believed that man originated from Africa. Bibliography lists 9
sources.
Filename: KTexodus.wps
Paper Title: African Exodus
Agriculture and Genetic Engineering
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of some of the central points regarding the use and abuse of genetic engineering in agriculture. This paper considers the benefits and problems caused by this kind of genetic exploration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mbgena5.rtf
Paper Title: Agriculture and Genetic Engineering
An Argument Against Genetic Engineering
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A 4 page contention that holds as many or more threats for society as it does promises. This thesis is supported through a discussion of the direct and indirect impacts genetically engineered species have to the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of species that are currently unutilized but which hold promise for the cures of disease and illness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgenEn3.rtf
Paper Title: An Argument Against Genetic Engineering
An Argument for An Adopted Child’s Right to Know Their Biological Origin
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A 6 page argument that it is a basic human right to know one’s biological origin. This contention is supported from both a cultural and a genetic perspective. The premise of the importance of understanding one’s racial or ethnic identity is complemented with the importance of genetics in so many aspects of our lives. The question of how we can find our cultural place in life and best protect ourselves from genetically connected behaviors, diseases, and birth defects if we are not aware of our biological origin is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPadopt.rtf
Paper Title: An Argument for An Adopted Child’s Right to Know Their Biological Origin
Anxiety Disorders: The Genetic Basis
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A 6 page overview of anxiety disorders and their genetic basis. The author describes the various manifestations of anxiety disorders and identifies the specific gene (SLC6A4) believed to be responsible for these conditions. Pharmacological as well as cognitive therapy are discussed in regard to options for treatment. Includes a one page Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPanxiet.rtf
Paper Title: Anxiety Disorders: The Genetic Basis
Article Review (Evolution)
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This 3 page paper provides a summary and opinion on an article regarding evolution which appears in the April, 2003 edition of National Geographic. The article is on evolution and new developments in research. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA316man.rtf
Paper Title: Article Review (Evolution)
Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics: Modern Lessons from Evolutionary Theory
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A 4 page discussion of the practical lessons available in evolution which are applicable to our everyday lives. The author contends that evolutionary theory can have direct application in identifying solutions for a number of real world problems, one of the most concerning of which is the recent phenomena of resistance to antibiotics being noted in some species of bacteria. Bibliography lists
6 sources.
Filename: PPbactEv.rtf
Paper Title: Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics: Modern Lessons from Evolutionary Theory
Basic Principles of Genetics: From Peas to the Human Genome Project
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A 12 page overview of the field of genetics. Emphasizing the significance of Gregor Mendel’s work in the nineteenth century and detailing the findings of that work, the author outlines the evolution of knowledge which has occurred in the field of Mendelian Genetics. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPgenMnd.rtf
Paper Title: Basic Principles of Genetics: From Peas to the Human Genome Project
Biodiversity in the Animal Kingdom
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the process of biodiversity as it is maintained in the animal kingdom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHBioDiv.rtf
Paper Title: Biodiversity in the Animal Kingdom
Biotechnology; The Human Genome Project
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This 32 page paper considers the Human Genome Project, paying particular attention to the role that computer technology has played through its existence. The paper looks at the background and then discusses aspects of sequencing in more detail. The paper considers the progress made along with that yet to be made, and cites examples of the applications of the findings and the progress of the project. The projects progress is also compared to other genome projects for other species. The bibliography cites 26 sources.
Filename: TEhumgen.wps
Paper Title: Biotechnology; The Human Genome Project
Carbon Copies - The Controversial Question of Animal Cloning
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A 5 page paper that explains the process of nuclear transfer, or non-transgenic cloning, and how this process is currently being used on animal subjects. Also discussed are the controversy that surrounds this issue and the questions this procedure presents in the areas of humanity, ethics, and necessity. Arguments presented by both advocates and opposition are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCClone.doc
Paper Title: Carbon Copies - The Controversial Question of Animal Cloning
Catastrophism and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs
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An 8 page discussion of the events which resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Suggests that a meteoric impact with the earth set in motion a series of environmental events which ultimately translated into dinosaur extinction. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdinoC2.wps
Paper Title: Catastrophism and the Extinction of the Dinosaurs
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