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This paper deals with the concept of genetics as it applies to Darwin's natural selection within pigeon varieties. The paper presents, for a basic understanding, the concept of genetics, chromosomes and traits. The topic then shifts to genetic testing in early screening for newborns, why it's important and what can be done if the child tests positive, such as genetic counseling for all family members.

From the Paper
"In order to understand how the multitude of pigeon varieties came to exist, a basic understanding of genetics is required. The University of Utah's basic genetic lessons tell us that within each cell, chromosomes carry the genetic material from their parental DNA. Each pigeon parent contributes one complete set of its DNA to the offspring. According to the University of Utah, within the double helix DNA strand, genes are encoded which tell each cell what to do and allow for individuation and cell specialization. The combination of chromosomal matching from a pigeon's parents and the resulting genes that carries the basic encoding for pigment building proteins account for the majority of pigeon varieties."

Tags:genetics, traits, testing

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This is a high level essay discussing the implications of genetics in criminal behavior which then focuses on the argument of whether or not genetics and DNA should successfully be implicated for their role within the context of a criminal defense. The stance taken for this paper is that this is not a viable defense for criminal activity. The paper cites current research.

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"The question of "nature vs. nurture" relative to the role of aberrant behavioral displays has been one that is long debated, filled with considerable research and vested interests on both sides of the debate and one that is not likely to be resolved in our lifetime. This paper will present a high level argument demonstrating that a defendant's genes, while potentially a contributory factor, do not by themselves excuse criminal behavior. Three factors will be reviewed: genetic predispositions and what they mean, role of the environment and the legal implications for genetic defenses. "Genetic Predispositions Tehrani and Mednick" (2000 as cited by Jones, 2005) concluded that there was conclusive evidence of a genetic "component" in criminal behavior."

Tags:genetics, behavior, environment

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In this article, the writer notes that self-replicating robots desiring to exterminate the human species is common fodder for the science fiction genre. The writer discusses that this fiction is quickly evolving into fact, thanks to technological development, in the areas of genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics, and their unrestricted advancement.

From the Paper
"Within the next three decades, according to the implementation of Moore's Law, technology may have advanced to the point that intelligent, self-replicating robots are as ubiquitous as cell phones today. This great advancement in technology offers many possible benefits to humanity; however, with these benefits come great risk. "

Tags:genetics, nanotechnology, robots

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This paper provides an explanation of the genetics involved in breeding a certain color horse. Colors covered include black, chestnut, Mealy/Pangare, the dilutes, mixed patterns and the white patterns. The paper includes many photographs.

From the Paper
"The Classic Roan gene affects all the bases, modifiers and dilutes but can be masked by other white pattern genes. Roan is a color pattern caused by white hairs mixing with colored hairs. There are no "Roan" hairs on a Roan horse. The resulting physical colors are usually blue or rose (black base and chestnut base) but less common colors are pale gold and almost white. The Roan gene however will usually not affect the points."

Tags:appaloosa, bay, black, breeding, champagne, chestnut, classic, coloring, cream, dilute, dun, equine, flaxen, frame, genetics, grey, mealy, mixed, pangare, patterns, rabicano, roan, sabino, silver, smutty, sooty, splashed, tobiano, white

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This paper examines the multitude of issues related to crime and more specifically, the fundamental relationship between genetics and crime. It evaluates the three distinct methodologies (adoption studies, family studies, and twin studies) that are used to discover the correlation between genetic influences on antisocial and criminal behavior. It also reviews different twin studies and their correlation to antisocial and criminal behavior. It concludes with recommendations for finding solutions to the crime problem.

From the Paper
"Few issues are as controversial and difficult to resolve as crime. Over the past 20-25 years, public concern over certain aspects of the crime problem has intensified. In particular, law enforcement and the public have focused on the challenge of supervising parolees and probationers in the community, juvenile crime, the role of television in producing violence, and urban gangs. Researchers have found a causal relationship exists between crime and such traits as: age; economic status; education level; environmental factors; ethnicity; gender; genetics; intelligence (or lack thereof); psychological factors; race; sex; sociological factors; etc."

Tags:criminal, behavior, dizygotic, twins, monozygotic, genetic, etiology, law

Abstract
Lab report on fingerprints and genetics. The author describes two experiments conducted to test whether gender effects traits and to find out the composition of fingerprints. Included is a full discussion of the methods and materials used, the results and a discussion about the findings.

From the Paper
"In this lab, we had two purposes. The first was to find out what a traits a baby would have when genes are randomly thrown together. Our other purpose was to find out what type of fingerprints we have and compare them to the rest of the class. One question was whether gender had anything to do with what traits that a baby would receive. In the fingerprint experiment, our question was which type of fingerprint is most popular in the class. To find the answer to these questions, four sources were used. The first was a handout, which told us how to do the experiment. Second, Facts about Friedreich's Ataxia told about the affect genetics has on inherited traits. Third, The Flint Journal was used to explain that fingerprint types are not equally represented in a population, and how this is useful. Last, the Laboratory Manual would show us the different types of fingerprints."

Tags:genetical, makeup, traits, experiment, lab, report, research

Abstract
This paper discusses how behavioral genetics is an important contributor to the discovery and treatment of alcoholism. It explores the limitations of such theories and discusses the future benefits and limitations of exploring behavioral genetics when it comes to alcoholic patterns. It also examines how society must be careful to not place all of its decision making in the hands of a probable gene and how it must remember to use the knowledge gained by behavioral genetics to make informed decisions when it comes to alcoholism by coupling it with other aspects of its development.

From the Paper
"Behavior genetic research has far reaching implications for current and future needs. One of the problems that is currently a concern when it come to behaviorial genetic research is that it can cause problems for people in the future. If insurance companies ever decide to start testing potential policy seekers for genes that predispose them to diseases they may refuse to underwrite those seekers on the basis that they may come up with at a later date. Behavioral genetics at this time is not an exacting science when it comes to alcohol. It can point to the probability that several genes are involved in the development of alcoholism and this may also explain why those with the alcohol gene do not all become alcoholics even if they drink socially."

Tags:culture, disease, environment

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This essay examines the role of genetics in schizophrenia making reference to several monozygotic and dizygotic twin case studies as well as adoption studies. The influence of pre-natal environment on schizophrenia and brain imaging as confirming a physiological basis for schizophrenia are also dealt with in this essay.

From the paper:

?When looking at possible genetic causes for a disorder as complex as schizophrenia, the researchers must control as many variables as possible. They cannot control the possible influences of neonatal events, child rearing or other life events that might contribute to the person?s mental state.?

Tags:psychotic, mental, illness, cognitive, functioning, thinking, emotions, behaviors, motor, control, research

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This paper contrasts Gregory Mendel's "particular theory" with Darwin's "theory of evolution" and shows how Mendel's theory contributed to our understanding of genetics today, while the inherent limitations of Darwin's theory could not. The paper explains how Mendel's theory of "segregation and independent assortment" offered new insight into the process of evolution not offered by Darwin's theory. The paper also includes a brief discussion on the promises and ethical concerns of stem cell research.

From the Paper
"Gregory Mendel is considered as the father of modern genetics. He proposed the "particular theory" of genetics wherein each parent passes on discrete units or character traits to the offspring. Mendel proposed that pairs of factors define each character trait and that each parent contributes one of his factors to the offspring. By his famous experiment of the pea plant Mendel proved that the character traits of an offspring are dependent on the selective expression or the domination of particular alleles. Mendel's laws of inheritance marked the end of Darwin's theory that was accepted for so long. Before Mendel Charles Darwin had proposed the theory of evolution based on natural selection. Darwin however could not account for the formation of new characteristics in offsprings."

Tags:heredity, gene, theory, natural, selection, evolutionary, response, dna, embryonic

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This paper examines whether aggression is caused by environment, genetics, or a combination of the two. The author cites five recent major magazine articles in support of his contention that environment causes aggression.