Biology papers

The Mediterranean stopover ecology in the orientation and navigation context.

A discussion on the major parasitic infection, schisostomiasis with particular attention to immunological aspects and vaccines.

This paper looks at both points of view about stem cell research and the reasons behind them. In the end, the reasons are weighed against each other, and a final solution is reached.

An examination of the substance known as perchlorate, a chemical found in some vegetables.

Examines GM from a Christian, ethical perspective.

A paper that examines the inherited disease, ataxia telangiectasia, from a number of medical standpoints, including diagnosis, pathogenesis, treatment, and genetic counseling.

Review of Richard Dawkins's book, "River Out of Eden".

An essay that explores the genetics of equine coloring.

A description of the main methods that are used to test for the presence of anti-nuclear antibodies.

An overview of the herbs rosmarinus officinalis (eosemary) and ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) and how they affect the central nervous system.

An overview of Alzhiemer's and various alternative treatments.

An examination of the benefits of behavioral genetics when it comes to the gene linked to alcoholism.

A description of the characteristics of the giant panda of China.

A review of the article by Ulmer, et al., "Heterologous Protection Against Influenza by Injection of DNA Encoding a Viral Protein".

This paper discusses 'farmaceuticals', the application of the most advanced biotechnology to the most basic methods of agriculture, hence 'farming'.

An overview of the habitat and characteristics of this type of shark.

An explanation of the causes and potential treatments for cystic fibrosis.

This essay discusses the scientific, economic and social implications of genetically modified food to feed a hungry world.

An analysis of the protea, the national flower of South Africa.

An opinion paper in favor of continued stem cell research.

A review of the book, "God After Darwin", by J. Haught, which is about the conflict between evolution and religion.

Discussion of Antibiotic Resistance Analysis as a method for differentiating between different sources of fecal pollution in rivers and streams.

An examination of the Ebola virus and the way it spreads.

Examines how cultural beliefs and experimentation have resulted in advancing human understanding of neuroscience.

A look at the chemical mechanisms and biological effects of lead poisoning.

Examines the benefits of human cloning to society.

Examines whether blood type determines one's personality.

This paper discusses the biology, replication, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the West Nile Virus (WN).

Shows the need for commitment when acquiring a pet in one's household.

An overview of sports/exercise science and medicine, two fields that have only recently begun consolidating into distinct professions.

Looks at the role that Monsanto, a leader in the biotechnology industry, had in promoting and encouraging the use of genetically modified crops.

An in-depth examination of the link between fire and the environment and ecosystem.

This paper discusses the environmental hazard of ballast water, the water brought by various watercraft from all over the world and then discharged into the U.S. waters.

This paper is about ballast water, the dangers it brings, and what should be done about it.

Examines the extinction of marine life due to over-fishing.

Examines the environmental problem of acid rain.

A literature review of several articles relating to ethics in the nursing profession.

Explores the science of sexual arousal between men and women.

Examines the ethical and medical issues surrounding the utilizing of stem cells.

A look at how specific environmental concerns impact the development of the Pacific Tree Frog.

Discusses the role the oceans have in climate control.

This paper argues that puppy mills, mass-production, puppy-raising farms that breed animals in a deplorable and reckless fashion, should be banned.

Looks at the problem of deforestation, some of its causes, and its impact on the environment.

A discussion on the ethics and scientific benefits of IVF technology.

A discussion of the threat of bio-terrorism in light of the September 11 attacks on the U.S.

A discussion of the pros and cons of genetically modified (GM) food.

A look at how pheromones play a part in sexual attraction and the selection of mates.

An overview and discussion of the cruel conditions that exist in puppy mills.

An overview of how to grow herbs and the benefits of chamomile, lavender, and ginseng.

Examines the tree imagery within the epics, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", by Homer, and "The Aeneid", by Virgil.

An overview of the life history and economic value of this woody shrub.

Discusses functional and future tools for the imaging of brain activation, exploring EEG, MEG, MRI, PET, and others.

A look at the link between alcoholism and gene disorders.

An insight into the aquatic species of the brine shrimp.

An overview of the blood shortage and potential life-supporting alternatives.

A discussion of why human cloning should be considered unethical.

Studies the dragonfly communities found at Kanahawa State Forest in Charleston, West Virginia.

Looks at the effects toxins have on the human body.

This paper discusses that modern biotechnology has the potential and the promise to change radically our world within a matter of decades, especially in the areas of food production and medicine.

Looks at the ethical problems involved in cloning, generally, and therapeutic cloning, in particular.

Compares humans and chimpanzees.

Discusses the method and uses of genetic modification of plants.

Explores the field of biotechnology as a global enterprise.

Discusses the perception of color.

Examines Darwin's theory as a framework of Victorian society.

Discusses developments in genetics and gene therapy.

Discusses three stages of cellular evolution.

Examines its importance in the human evolution process.

Discusses causes and types of disorders.

Provides a scientific description of the problem caused to agriculture.

Discusses Darwin's theory of evolution.

Presents a scientific analysis of the eye movement system.

Examines the historical, philosophical, and aesthetic development.

Examines the need for ethical behavior in psychological practice.

Discusses the economic problems of the salmon industry.

Discusses issues and problems of testing fetuses.

Brief overview of the subject of genomes and comparative genomics.

An insightful analysis of the book from this writer's perspective.

A focus on the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding the science of cloning and why it should be avoided.

Examines the range of environmental damage caused by environmental contaminants.

This paper discusses the development of visual perception from the concept of modular brain architecture, which holds that the brain is bestowed with some finite characteristics from birth.

A look at the latest threat to the world's citizens, bio-terrorism.

An examination of the destruction of the Amazon rain forest from two different perspectives.

Discussing the paradigm for understanding normal and disordered neuronal development, known as Fragile X Syndrome.

An exploration of the advantages, problems and ethical issues surrounding xenotransplantation.

A discussion of the science and theory behind the phenomenon of visual perception.

Takes a detailed look at Social Darwinism and explores its impact on the American society.

This paper discusses the effects of over-fishing on one of the most widely-consumed fish species, the tuna.

A discussion of the definition of evolutionary theory, as well as the causes and evidence of evolution.

This paper examines the ethical issues raised by new technology and suggests ways to best discuss these issues.

Review of Garrett Hardin's work, "Living Within Limits", and the message it delivers about conservationism and environmental awareness.

A look at the evolution of the feather and the origin of the bird.

This paper concludes, after reviewing articles, that biologist Garrett Hardin's concerns about the environmental crisis, commencing in the 1950?s, are plausible.

Examining how the phenomenon of magnetism has made a great contribution to the technological revolution.

This paper is a complete research project that determines the factors influencing the market problems facing the Alaska wild salmon industry and explores the superiority of Alaska salmon over farm-raised salmon.

An overview of the process of wine fermentation.

An overview of bio-terrorism and its impact on the social fabric in the United States.

This paper discusses narcotic plants belonging to those categories of plants called psychedelic or hallucinogenic plants because they have a chemical compound that causes hallucinating effects.

An insight into the beef production process.