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.
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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.
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An Article on Brain Research
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of an article on brain research. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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An Evaluation of the Steady-State Theory
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This 3 page paper compares the steady state theory with the Big Bang theory. This paper is written in question and answer format. The paper concludes with support for Steady-State over Big Bang. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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An Evaluation Of The Use Of Immunological Techniques
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This 12 page paper examines the use of Immunological Techniques, specifically ELISAs and RIAs. The paper starts by considering the detection of the antibody, the antiserum or the antibody used to detect the antigen, the way that the bound antibody and antigen can be separated from the unbound reactants if there is the use of a heterogeneous assay and the detection method. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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An Evolving World View (1196-1795)
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A 5 page examination of the changes we experienced in our view of the world and our place in that world between 1196 and 1795. The author utilizes five historic documents to illustrate the evolution of ideology which we experienced in this time period. These documents are Pope Innocent III’s 1196 pronouncement of man as a lowly being, a letter written in 1492 by Pico della Mirandola asserting our magnificence and superiority, Galileo Galilei’s 1615 letter attempting to justify his scientific finding to the Grand Duchess Christina, Martin Luther’s document detailing his own inner dilemma in trying to balance the justice of God and the construct of faith, and finally a 1795 mandate to King George III from Emperor Ch’ien Lung asserting China’s desire to remain relatively impervious to any further Western infiltration. No additional sources are listed.
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An Examination of Scientific Research
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This 3 page paper examines science and research independently. After definitions are provided, the concept of scientific research is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Exploration of Infrared Light
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An 8 page discussion of infrared as it relates to the color spectrum, astronomical phenomena, gemstone coloration, and even psychology. This paper defines infrared light and describes its importance to mankind and the workings of our universe in general. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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An Exploration of Time and Space in the Realm of Theology
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This 14 page paper uses Moltmann's ideas as a springboard for discussion on issues concerning time and space. The concept of time is defined and explored in depth. Heaven and Earth are also concepts explored. Philosophical, scientific and theological views are included but there is a focus on theology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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