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Human Egg Donations, 2002.
An essay on the regulation of human egg donations.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses human egg donations and how it is transforming lives of several parents.
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Human Egg Donation, 2008.
Examines the ethics of compensation for human egg donation.
1,465 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that the combination of deep-seated emotions, cutting-edge technology and huge amounts of money has made the supposedly intimate act of creating a child into a serious multi-national industry. The author of the paper points out that the growth of "the baby business" raises serious ethical concerns and then relates arguments for and against the practice of compensation. The author also points out that the obvious fear is that women will be exploited for their reproductive potential. The paper urges the creation of more federal regulations to adjust the various competing interests that weigh on this procedure.
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"Critics charge that the payment of large sums of money amount of "commodification" of egg donation. This amounts to a label more than a sound objection. The market puts a price on virtually everything, and merely adding a financial element does not necessarily make something unethical. Perhaps the greatest need in this field is not control over payments but regulations to ensure that anyone agreeing to undergo the procedure is fully informed of the nature, risks, and potential complication involved, and that reproductive clinics accept responsibility if complications develop."
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?The Great Gatsby? by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 2002.
This paper discusses the theme of social oppression by the elite on the lower class in the society, as represented by the East Egg and the West Egg communities in ?The Great Gatsby? by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses the first sub-theme, which concerns the socioeconomic status of people in the East and West Egg societies, as evidenced in the illustration of the wealthy and rich lifestyle of the Eastern Egg society and the ?new money? or newly found wealth (nouveau riche society) of the Western Egg society. The author relates that the second sub-theme touches on the cultural differences between the East and West Egg communities, as presented by the rich and lavish lifestyle of Tom and Daisy and the kitschy and flamboyant display of wealth shown in Gatsby?s parties every Friday. The paper concludes that the last sub-theme is represented by the use of symbolism; wherein, Fitzgerald?s characters serve as symbols representing the ?character? of the East Egg and West Egg societies.
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"In ?The Great Gatsby,? Tom and Daisy?s lifestyle greatly contrasts the majority of households located in the West Egg. In Chapter 1, Nick explicitly expresses the social inequality existing between the East and West Egg in describing the physical and cultural features of the society: ?I lived at West Egg, the--well, the less fashionable of the two, though this is a most superficial tag to express the bizarre and not a little sinister contrast between them.? Nick?s description of the East Egg is also evidence how this region represents the affluence and wealth of the American society. The East Egg is characterized as the ?old moneyed sophistication? and the West Egg as ?new moneyed aggressiveness?. Although the latter?s character shows a positive portrayal of a socially mobile society, that is, a society that provides opportunities for everyone, this occurrence is definitely not agreed upon by the East Egg inhabitants, who treat West Egg ?contemptuously,? just like Nick?s description of Miss Baker?s comment when she learned that the narrator resides in the West Egg region. Thus, in this sub-theme, social conflict is expressed by assessing the socio-economic status of individuals through the places that they live in, which, in the novel?s case, is portrayed by the conflict between East and West Egg regions."
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Social Divide in ?The Great Gatsby?, 2005.
Examines the use of East Egg and West Egg to emphasize social divide in this novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1,754 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper shows how, in "The Great Gatsby", F. Scott Fitzgerald uses the locations East Egg and West Egg to show a strong divide in social class, the American Dream as it changed for different people and the immorality of the 1920s.
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"The party on East Egg from chapter one and the party in West Egg from chapter three show a major divide between East Egg and West Egg. The parties were used to separate the more defined and well bred East Egg from the less fashionable West Egg (symbolism 1). For instance, while at the East Egg party Fitzgerald refers the drinks as cocktails, and while at the West Egg party it is simply referred to as whiskey. This example is used to show the East Egg looks down on West Egg and to further divide the two in social standing."
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Factory Made Children, 2005.
An essay discussing the pros and cons of donating eggs to infertile couples wishing to get pregnant.
838 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper presents the author's position on donating eggs for couples that are infertile but prefer to experience pregnancy rather than adopt a child or accept their fate that they cannot have children. The author presents arguments on both sides of the issue but comes out strongly opposed to egg donation.
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"According to Egg Donations, Inc. there are some advantages to using a donated egg, some of those would be "the ability to experience a pregnancy, it could be an alternative to adoption, and would also allow the parents to choose a donor with likeable characteristics." Even with the advantages, there are still the moral dilemmas some would face by obtaining this donated egg. Some of these dilemmas include the government's involvement, the uniqueness of the child, and when it grows up how are you going to explain to it how it got here? With this alternative to adoption there will be many more orphaned children around the world without a loving home to take them in."
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Morality, 2005.
This paper is a case study defining the morality of selling in vitro eggs.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the morality of a poor woman selling her in vitro eggs for reproductive purposes to wealthy women unable to conceive. The author points out that to apply "morality" to an actually existing code of conduct, such as in this case, is quite likely to lead to some form of relativism. The paper reflects that morality is not a simple equation to be answered in one overarching example but rather an individualistic and personal issue that cannot be judged.
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"This paper discusses the morality of poor women selling their eggs, for reproductive purposes, to wealthy women unable to conceive. In order to set the framework for such a philosophical discussion, however, one must first define morality. How morality is defined plays a crucial, although often unacknowledged, role in formulating ethical theories. To take "morality" to refer to an actually existing code of conduct is quite likely to lead to some form of relativism. Among those who use "morality" normatively, different specifications of the conditions under which all rational persons would put forward a code of conduct result in different kinds of moral theories. To claim that "morality" in the normative sense does not have any referent, that is, to claim that there is no code of conduct that, under any plausible specified conditions, would be put forward by all rational persons, results in moral skepticism."
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"The Great Gatsby", 2004.
A literary analysis of the novel, "The Great Gatsby", by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
1,302 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper focuses on the use of location as a metaphor in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby". The writer points out that the first metaphor used involves West Egg and East Egg, which are used to show the distance between the two main characters, Gatsby and Daisy. The writer then looks at the location of the valley of ashes as a metaphor for desolation and loneliness. The paper concludes that the metaphors are used to represent either the qualities of the characters or the themes of the novel.
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"The first metaphor occurs with West Egg and East Egg, two egg-shaped islands lying opposite each other and separated by a bay. West Egg is the island where Gatsby lives and also the less fashionable of the two islands. While West Egg is less fashionable, it is also the more real of the two islands. This includes that it is the island where the narrator Nick lives in a small rented bungalow. West Egg still has its share of mansions but there is also a sense of reality to the place. In contrast, East Egg is all mansions, with the sense of elite making it the least real of the two islands."
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?The Great Gatsby?, 2004.
This paper discusses characters and symbolism in F. Scott Fitzgerald?s ?The Great Gatsby?.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that Nick Carraway?s role in ?The Great Gatsby? is as a foil to the other characters; for instance, Nick?s ability to deal the past allows him to cope with life in a way that Gatsby finds difficult. The author points out that Fitzgerald masterfully employs symbolism to emphasize the decline and moral decay of America in the 1920s. The paper relates that the East and West Egg are symbols of social standing in the novel. Tom and Daisy live in the East Egg, which is inhabited by individuals of a high social standing, but Nick and Gatsby, live in the West Egg, which is ?less fashionable".
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"Nick also has a firm grip on reality. When he realizes it is his thirtieth birthday, he thinks to himself that the year promises a ?decade of loneliness, a thinning list of single men to know, a thinning briefcase of enthusiasm, thinning hair? (139). Although this may be a rather bleak estimation, it represents how Nick is actually thinking of the future, which is something Gatsby can never do. In fact, at the hotel, Gatsby tells Tom that Daisy never loved him. Even as Tom rejects this notion and Daisy admits that she loved Tom as well as Gatsby, Gatsby returns home, thinking she will call him."
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Isolation and Purification of Lysozyme, 2007.
This paper looks at an experiment in an enzyme purification lab for the purification of lysozyme.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The writer explains that in this experiment, lysozyme was purified from egg white solution into 24 fractions using gel column chromatography. The writer points out that the odd-numbered fractions were then assayed in order to determine the enzymatic activity of lysozyme, while the even-numbered fractions were assayed for total protein content, using the Bradford protein assay procedure. The writer notes that lysozyme is one of the most well-known enzymes, being abundant in mucus, tears, and albumen (commonly known as egg white).
The writer concludes that the purification of lysozyme from egg white was only somewhat successful since the estimated value of the molecular weight, 14.25 kDa, is practically the same as the known weight of 14.3 kDa. However, the specific activity, calculated at 400 units/mg, was significantly less than the expected specific activity of 25 000 units/mg of protein.
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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Calculations
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Lysozyme is itself composed of 129 amino acids, including four disulfide bridges and three sets of alpha helices. The enzyme's active site consists of a long groove that can hold as many as six polysaccharides. According to past experiments, specific activity of lysozyme from egg white is approximately 25 000 units/mg. This is the expected result for this experiment. However, one factor that influences the specific activity is the actual column and type of chromatography being used, since accuracy differs among the different types of chromatographies. Therefore, some are able to purify enzymes better than others, giving a more accurate specific activity. In addition to obtaining the specific activity, molecular weight of the enzyme can be determined by comparing the fraction in which most of the enzyme eluted with the fractionation range."
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The Setting in Literature, 2008.
This paper examines the importance of the setting in Henry James' "Daisy Miller" and F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby".
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper argues that, in Henry James' "Daisy Miller" and F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", the settings are significant to the depiction of the characters and of the main themes. The author points out that the general setting of "Daisy Miller" in Europe is important to the development of the main theme and to the designation of certain characters. The paper relates that the clash between the European and American culture is presented in the relationship between Daisy and Winterbourne. The author states that the settings of "The Great Gatsby" in eastern U.S.A., mostly in New York in the 1920s, are important to the theme of the connection between wealth, corruption and moral decay. The paper notes that the characters belong exclusively to a particular setting: Gatsby to the West Egg, Daisy to the East Egg, Myrtle to the Valley of Ashes and Nick to the Midwest.
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"The protagonist and the main character of the second story is Gatsby, a poor man who has made a fortune in illegal activities all in order to impress and win the love of a woman named Daisy. Unlike the Henry James's Daisy, Fitzgerald's Daisy is far from innocent. She is manipulative, careless and rather shallow. She marries a rich man and later has an affair with Gatsby out of boredom and for some fun. His death is tragic, but perhaps a more tragic is the fact that he is so obsessed with Daisy that he never realizes that she was simply not worth his affections. Daisy, Gatsby, Daisy's husband, and all their friends lead extravagant and carefree lives of the rich people in the East, lives which are very different from Nick's Midwest."
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The Caviar Market, 2006.
A look at the history of caviar and the caviar market.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper takes a look at sturgeon, the caviar eggs and the embargo on caviar trade. The paper also discusses black market caviar trade, as well as, poaching of the sturgeon. The paper further discusses the measures that need to be taken in order to prevent the extinction of beluga sturgeon.
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Sturgeon and Their Eggs - a Brief History
What is the Latest News Regarding the Embargo on Caviar?
Why is There an Embargo on Caviar?
What About the Black Market, and Poaching of the Sturgeon?
Who Buys the Caviar?
What Should the United States do to Prevent the Extinction of Beluga Sturgeon?
The Future of U.S. Sources of Caviar Could be in Aquaculture
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"The California Department of Fish and Game seized 25 pounds of illegal caviar, estimated to be worth $50 a pound on the black market in California. The primary market for the seized caviar was the "Sacramento-are Russian community"; the mother-son team was caught recruiting sturgeon fishermen to catch and sell them over 500 pounds of sturgeon. But the penalty for their crimes was not very severe; each was sentenced to 150 days in jail, although the mother only served 70 days, and the son served 60 days; both performed community service work in lieu of the full jail terms. The mother was also fined $1,000, while the son was hit with a sanction of $5,000."
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Assisted Reproductive Technology, 2007.
This paper discusses assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T.)
2,712 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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In this article, the writer notes that assisted reproductive technology (A.R.T.) has received a great deal of attention in recent years. The writer explains that couples who have difficulty having children are now seeking out assisted reproductive technology to conceive children. The writer examines the developments and advancements in assisted reproductive technologies. The technologies examined include: Zygote intra fallopian transfer, donor egg or embryo, surrogacy/gestational carrier, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intra cytoplasmic sperm injection and gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT). The writer concludes that the research indicates that there are many alternatives available to infertile couples and that IVF and GIFT remain among the most popular and successful types of reproductive technologies.
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Introduction
Zygote Intra fallopian Transfer
Donor Egg or Embryo
Surrogacy/Gestational Carrier
In Vitro Fertilization
Intra cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Gamete Intra fallopian Transfer
Future Technologies and Conclusions
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"In addition to egg donation, embryos can also be donated. In most cases embryos are donated by couples that have undergone IVF and still have some additional frozen embryos; couples can choose to donate these embryos, have them used for medical research or have them destroyed. When the embryos are donated they are given to couples that have problems creating their own embryos."
"The author also points out that as it relates to having to use donor eggs, there are certain emotions that a woman may experience. The author asserts that these emotions are similar to the emotions that a man may experience when he discovers he is sterile. Relying on a donor egg or embryo also means that the woman will have no genetic link to the child."
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In-Vitro Fertilization, 2006.
A defensive examination of in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
1,256 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper reviews the technique of in-vitro fertilization, discusses basic reproductive science and describes all of the alternatives for increasing the chances of conception. The paper also discusses the conditions which cause infertility, the various infertility tests and conventional fertility treatments.. The paper then takes a look at the pros and cons of IVF, along with its successes and failures.
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I. Introduction:
A. Infertility Definition.
B. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
C. Ethical Bombshells and Pertinent Statistics on IVF.
II. The Process of In-Vitro Fertilization:
A. Suppression and Developing Eggs.
B. Retrieving Eggs.
C. Developing Embryos.
D. Transferring Embryos.
E. Preparing the Uterus.
F. Pregnancy Tests.
III. Fertility Options:
A. Fertility Drugs.
B. Intrauterine Insemination.
C. Microsurgery.
IV. Two Case Studies:
A. The Case of Charlie Whitaker--the decision to create human life to save another human life.
B. Aaron Zitner and questions on this case.
C. The Case of Joshua--using IVF to obtain bone marrow.
D. Questions on this case.
V. Conclusion:
A. The Present and Future State of IVF.
B. A Final Defense of IVF.
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"Generally speaking, there exists four specific options which an individual/couple may use instead of in-vitro fertilization. First of all, some may opt for fertility drugs which affect the ovulation cycle and bring it up to par with normal processes. These drugs are usually superovulatory, such as Gonal F or Follistim which are given by injection and often require close monitoring. As a supportive note, this approach has succeeded in getting millions of women pregnant who otherwise never would have conceived in a natural way. Second, intrauterine insemination has been used for many years and is usually done by injecting semen directly into the uterus prior to ovulation. This is often done in tandem with superovulatory drugs in order to increase the rate of success.Third, for women with endometriosis or blocked fallopian tubes, microsurgery can often clear up the problem for a healthy pregnancy. However, the success rate is around fifty percent and even when successful, the fallopian tubes can at times become re-blocked which would require more surgery. Fourth, men who are found to be infertile due to blockages can receive microsurgery on the transport tube found in the penis. The effectiveness with this technique is also around fifty percent (Elder, 215).
Obviously, after all of this discussion, it is abundantly clear that in-vitro fertilization deserves to be considered by those individuals/couples who have experienced much difficulty in conceiving a child. "
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Assisted Reproductive Rechnology, 2008.
An analysis of the capitalistic significance that assisted reproductive technology has brought along with the accommodation of the children produced from this technology.
5,436 words (approx. 21.7 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 133.95
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This paper examines egg donation and to a lesser extent, sperm bank markets in the U.S. and the U.K., looking at the industry's pricing mechanisms (payment in the U.S. versus non-payment in the U.K.) and trends, and analyzing the implications in both systems. The papers contends that the altruistic model adopted by the U.K. may be shortsighted and inefficient, while the compensation scheme in the U.S. is unbalanced and at times excessive. The paper also discusses how a more transparent structure in both countries, allowing open discussion of the system, would partially alleviate economic distortions. Finally, some of the non-economic concerns and developments that affect the market are considered.
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Introduction
Size of Market in Egg and Sperm Donation
A Brief Description of the Process
Buyers and Sellers
Product Differentiation and Price Discrimination
Altruism in Blood Donation
Pricing Mechanism of Sperm Banks
Changing Technology
Conclusion
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"Assisted reproductive technology, specifically egg and sperm donation, is a globally viable option. To date, there is no global consensus on whether or not there should be a commercial market, what regulations should be enforced, what enforcement mechanisms should be adopted, or how to address the ethical and moral dilemmas within the baby business. In the United States (U.S.), payment to egg donors is unofficially accepted, yet compensation for ovum donors to stem cell research is strictly prohibited. Because payment of the first is regulated by state law, there are 50 different possible pricing schemes in the U.S. In contrast, the United Kingdom (U.K.) officially forbids payment to egg donors. The U.K. system relies on altruism and egg sharing to attract suppliers into the fertility pool. Other countries, including Canada, India, and some European nations have adopted other payment and donation systems for collecting gametes. The global market for oocyte products does not have a cohesive framework within which to work. "
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Making Babies, 2004.
This paper discusses sexual reproduction in vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that sexual reproduction involves the coming together of genetic material from two parents to form progeny that combine genes from both of them. The author points out that the dominant mode of reproduction among vertebrates is oviparity, or ?egg laying?; but mammals reproduce through viviparity, or by retaining the egg(s) within the reproductive tract until embryonic development is complete. The paper relates that the process of sexual reproduction includes mating, sexual contact or fertilization, and incubation for embryonic development.
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"Parthenogenesis, or ?virgin birth? is a common occurrence, especially among certain invertebrates such as cladocerans, brine shrimp, aphids, rotifers, and digenetic trematodes. Some invertebrates are able to alternate between sexual and asexual, parthogenetic, reproduction, although the cycle is thought to be fundamentally sexual. ?Hermaphroditism is often considered to be accidental or developmental, caused by deviation or failure of the sex-differentiating mechanism. This type of deviation is characterized by gonadal tissues that range from equal portions of germ cells for each sex, to the predominance of one sex within an individual?."
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