one page or so will discuss a description for whooping/sandhill crane

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Conservation of biology

4-6 page research paper about Whooping/ sandhill crane.

I want one page or so will discuss a description for whooping/sandhill crane (the general biology/ecology) such as:

·         His Habitat and where he found

·         What he eat and diet

·         How he lives, in groups or individual

The majority of the paper will deal with its status, the reasons it is endangered, and management strategies.

 

Research Project Guidelines

1.    Keep the paper short (between 1200 and 1800 words)

2.    Use at least six sources, no more than one of which may be a web page.  If you use a web page, it must be from a government agency, a university, or another “authoritative” source.  An “edu” or “org” and No Wikipedia, etc.

3.    Employ the citation style of the Council of Science Editors

4.    Do not employ direct quotes

5.    DO NOT PLAGIARIZE.

6.    Cited  or reference section which will be in a separate page

Evaluate how your lifestyle affects the planet

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Assignment:

Prior to completing the assignment, determine your ecological footprint by completing the quiz at: http://footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ (NOTE:  Answer the detailed questions to get the most accurate representation of your ecological footprint.)

Write-up:  Evaluate how your lifestyle affects the planet.  Your explanation needs to include:

  • The number of planets that would be necessary if everyone lived your lifestyle.
  • The number of global acres required to support your lifestyle.
  • A breakdown of the categories that contribute most to your ecological footprint
  • What types of things could you do to reduce your impact?  Expand your suggestions beyond what is presented on the website (use what you have learned).
  • Will you make some of these changes to reduce your impact? Why or why not?

Biology 101 Writing Assignment Guidelines

The written assignments are designed to provide opportunities for the student to find, evaluate, select, synthesize, organize, cite, and present information and arguments clearly and effectively for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal, and global levels.  This requirement is designed to help students achieve the University-wide Student Learning Outcomes (UPS 300.003) specifically to “communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, both orally and in writing”. (See: http://www.fullerton.edu/senate/publications_policies_resolutions/ups/UPS%20300/UPS%20300.003.pdf )

It is important that your assignments are thoroughly researched and clearly written.  You should define all your terms and be concise.  These assignments are designed to give you the experience of applying your knowledge of biology to a current controversy or topic of interest.  You will use the same sort of method that you will later use as an informed citizen and consumer when making decisions that involve biology. You should review the relevant chapters in your textbook, other course materials and use other sources to fill in missing information when necessary.

The structure of your paper

  • Be sure to cover the points mentioned in each individual assignment and define all technical terms that you use in your own words.  Your paper needs to be written so the average person can understand it.
  • You are encouraged to use first and/or second person in all of these writing assignments.
  • Your paper must be between 1/2 -1page (not including references).  The second page is only for the complete references of the material cited in your paper.  Any portion of your text on the second page will not be read or graded. Your paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times New Roman font.  No cover page or heading is required (the body of your paper should begin on the first line of the first page).
  • You are not allowed to include any quotes in your paper.  All of your writing must be original. You must properly paraphrase ideas from the literature, even if you provide an in-text citation.
  • Information and ideas that are properly paraphrased must be accompanied by proper in-text citations in the body of your paper and a corresponding reference in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Note: only the references need to be in APA, other APA formatting items (such as a title page) should not be included.
  • You need to review your paper for format, spelling, grammar and usage errors before you submit it, or you will lose points.
  • Please also review the grading rubric before submitting your paper to make sure that you have done everything you can to receive a good grade.

What is the true meaning of life?

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Discussion: The Scientific Approach

 

Why is the sky blue? Why do bees sting? Why is the ocean salty? These are questions a young child may ask about the world based on his or her observations and experiences. As children grow older, their inquisitive nature may begin to fade. Anyone involved in the scientific process, however, must continually make observations and ask questions about his or her observations. In addition, scientists suggest possible answers to their questions and then test their ideas to determine if they are correct. This process is known as the scientific method.

 

The scientific method, however, does not answer every question about the universe. For example, it cannot answer questions such as “Is there a god?” or “What is the true meaning of life?” As you begin your exploration of biology this week, you consider the nature of science and how the scientific approach to the world differs from others, such as philosophical or spiritual approaches. Then, you apply this understanding by identifying a situation in which you can apply the scientific method and a situation in which you cannot.

 

To prepare for this Discussion:

 

  • Consider the question posed by the Chapter 1 title of Biology: Science for Life: “Can Science Cure the Common Cold?” Think of a few additional questions science could answer. How do you think science might find answers to these questions?
  • Review Chapter 1, “Can Science Cure the Common Cold?” in Biology: Science for Life, and consider how the scientific method tests ideas and attempts to find answers to questions. For example,
    • What is a hypothesis?
    • How does an experiment test a hypothesis?
    • Why is the experimental process essential to science?

 

  • Review the articles in this week’s Required Resources.
    • In the article “The Nature of Science,” note the characteristics of scientific inquiry—that is, how scientists study phenomena to arrive at evidence-based conclusions.
    • Pay special attention to the Reality Check activity in the article “How Can We Tell Science from Non-Science?” Consider what distinguishes the scientific statements from the non-scientific ones.

      With these thoughts in mind:

      Post by Day 2 a 1- to 2-paragraph response to the Discussion Spark. Important Note: The Discussion Spark and the weekly Discussion topic below will be graded together. You will see one score in your My Grades area.

      Where would you go to search for scientific facts? How can you be sure the facts are based on science?

      Post by Day 4 two or more paragraphs that distinguish the nature of science from non-science and that explain how the scientific method can be used to answer a question or solve a problem.

      Your post should include the following:

 

  • Three characteristics of a scientific approach to the world
  • A real-life example of how the scientific method was or could be applied to solve a problem or answer a question
  • A real-life scenario that cannot be tested scientifically
  • References to at least two sources outside the Required Resources
  • All references cited in APA format

Do onion cells spend the same proportions of time in interphase and mitosis as reported in the Integrating Concepts of Biology textbook for a “typical eukaryotic cell cycle”

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Instructions: Complete the following pre-lab activity prior to attending lab. You need to print and complete this document and turn it in by the beginning of lab on Thursday.

This week we will be using microscopes and professionally prepared/stained slides to identify the various stages of the cell cycle in onion root tip cells. We will differentiate between interphase (not specifically G1, S, and G2), prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase/cytokinesis (lumped together). Our research questions are as follows:

Q1: Do onion cells spend the same proportions of time in interphase and mitosis as reported in the Integrating Concepts of Biology textbook for a “typical eukaryotic cell cycle” (See Table 3.5 in ICB)?

Q2: Does each stage of mitosis (i.e. prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase/cytokinesis) require the same amount of time to complete?

It is important for you to understand that you will be using a slide that was prepared by taking a thin slice through an onion root tip (example image on right). All the cells were stained, and therefore killed, at the same time regardless of what stage of the cell cycle they were in. We will operate under the assumption that each cell divides whenever it is ready, and is therefore independent of what the cells around it are doing. Therefore, we can consider the cells seen in the slide to be a representative sample of all cells in the root tip. Under this assumption, we can estimate the proportion of time that cells in an onion root tip spend in a particular stage, based on the relative proportions of cells displaying any given stage at the moment the slide was prepared. For example, let’s assume that the cell cycle takes 24 hours (as it does Table 3.5 in ICB) and you are going to identify the stage of cell cycle for 24 cells on the slide. If 8 cells were in some stage of mitosis while 16 were in interphase, you might conclude that onion root tip cells spend 8 out of 24 hours undergoing mitosis, and 16 out of 24 hours in interphase.

Read the Chi-Square Test document so you understand how we can analyze data to answer the research questions listed above. Then, complete the questions below.

1.     Write at least two hypotheses (at least one per research question) that provides a tentative answer to each question above. Make sure the hypotheses have the necessary characteristics of being testable and falsifiable.

 

 

2.     Write a predictive statement (i.e. and if…then…statement) for each of your hypotheses from Question 1. These should be testable and should utilize information that you obtained from Table 3.5 in ICB, so that you can make a reasonably educated prediction.

 

 

 

 

3.     Describe an experimental design (e.g. a plan for the collection of empirical observations) that could be used to test each of your hypotheses.

 

 

 

 

 

4.     Identify the independent and dependent variables, and potential controls, for your experimental design.

 

 

 

 

5.     What values would you use for your expected values in a Chi-Squared Test of your experimental data collected according to question 3?

 

 

 

 

6.     Visit the page http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html to become familiar with the appearance of cells in each stage of the cell cycle. Complete the identification of 36 cells, then create a data table below and record the number of cells in each stage.

 

 

 

 

7.     Use a Chi-Square table to compare your values with expected values based on an assumption that cells spend equal time at each stage listed in the table below (this is probably a bad assumption, but will serve our purposes here). Is your distribution of virtual data significantly different than the expected distribution (i.e. equal time in each stage)? **Hint: If I expected an equal number of emails to arrive on each day of the week, and I got a total of 70 emails during the entire week, I should expect 10 emails to arrive each day. (If only I were so lucky to have that few emails each day!!)

Design an experiment to determine the optimal temperature for enzyme function, complete with controls.

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Lab 4: Enzymes

ANSWER KEY

 

Pre-Lab Questions

 

1. How could you test to see if an enzyme was completely saturated during an experiment? (2 pts)

 

To test this, you’d simply see if the reaction was still taking place. If the enzyme was completely depleted, the reaction could no longer occur.

 

2. List three conditions that would alter the activity of an enzyme. Be specific with your explanation. (2 pts)

 

Temperature, salinity, and acidity are three conditions that affect enzyme activity. Specific examples include:

 

Adding a salt packet to an enzyme would alter its activity–salt ions are often necessary for optimal enzyme activity, so too much or too little salt will slow down the rate.

Enzyme activity increases with increasing temperature, until it becomes hot enough to denature the protein (enzymes are proteins), then the activity would cease.

Enzymes have an optimum pH where they function the best. Higher or lower pH than the optimum slows the rate of activity.

3. Take a look around your house and identify household products that work by means of an enzyme. Name the products, and indicate how you know they work with an enzyme. (2 pts)

 

Some examples include: contact lens cleaner (protease), dish soap (amylase), cheese

(rennin), meat (papain), and starch products (amylase).

 

The rest of the questions that are answered:

 

 

Experiment 1: Enzymes In Food

Data Tables and Post-Lab Assessment

Table 1: Substance vs. Starch Presence

SubstanceResulting ColorPresence of Starch?
Positive Control: Starch  
Negative Control: Student Must Select  
Food Product:  
Food Product:  
Saliva:  

 

 

 

Post-Lab Questions

1.    What were your controls for this experiment? What did they demonstrate? Why was saliva included in this experiment?

 

 

 

2.    What is the function of amylase? What does amylase do to starch?

 

 

 

3.    Which of the foods that you tested contained amylase? Which did not? What experimental evidence supports your claim?

 

 

4.    Saliva does not contain amylase until babies are two months old. How could this affect an infant’s digestive requirements?

 

 

 

5.    There is another digestive enzyme (other than salivary amylase) that is secreted by the salivary glands. Research to determine what this enzyme is called. What substrate does it act on? Where in the body does it become activated, and why?

 

 

 

6.    Digestive enzymes in the gut include proteases, which digest proteins. Why don’t these enzymes digest the stomach and small intestine, which are partially composed of protein?

 

Experiment 2: Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity

Data Tables and Post-Lab Assessment

Table 2: Balloon Circumference vs. Temperature

TubeTemperature (°C)Balloon Circumference (Uninflated; cm)Balloon Circumference (Inflated; cm)
1 – (Cold)   
2 – (RT)   
3 – (Hot)   

 

 

 

Post-Lab Questions

1.    What reaction is being catalyzed in this experiment?

 

 

2.    What is the enzyme in this experiment? What is the substrate?

 

 

3.    What is the independent variable in this experiment? What is the dependent variable?

 

 

 

4.    How does the temperature affect enzyme function? Use evidence from your data to support your answer.

 

 

5.    Draw a graph of balloon diameter vs. temperature. What is the correlation?

 

 

6.    Is there a negative control in this experiment? If yes, identify the control. If no, suggest how you could revise the experiment to include a negative control.

 

 

 

7.    In general, how would an increase in substrate alter enzyme activity? Draw a graph to illustrate this relationship.

 

8.    Design an experiment to determine the optimal temperature for enzyme function, complete with controls. Where would you find the enzymes for this experiment? What substrate would you use?

Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded.

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Assignment 1: Biology Article

 

One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life.

Write two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize the above article in two (2) or more paragraphs, using your own words. Be sure to identify the article using an in-text citation in the body of the paper, as well as a reference in the reference section.

2. Explain how the article relates to this course. Identify which biological concepts from the course and / or text are relevant to the topic covered in the article. Citing the course text, discuss the ways in which this course does (or doesn’t) provide background information to help you understand the article and the larger issues surrounding it.

3. Explain why the article caught your attention. Relate the article to your life and to issues that are important to you. Discuss how or if the scientific knowledge about the topic covered in the article affects you directly or indirectly.

4. Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded. State whether you think taxpayer monies should support research on this topic or whether such research in this area should be funded by the private sector. Rate the importance of research on this topic, relative to other areas of research.

In addition to the target article, you should use at least two additional resources, such as your textbook or another article. You must have a reference section which contains an APA reference to your chosen article and all other sources. Additionally, you must provide in-text citations (in APA format) to your references in the body of the text. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with your in-text citations.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.

• Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.

Write a response to your friend explaining what stem cells are and where they come from, making sure to clarify the factual misconception(s) in the petition

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Stem Cell Writing Assignment

DUE FRIDAY    12/22/17            BY  9 AM LOS ANGELES TIME ZONE      

Paper must be 1 page NOT including reference 

 

The Scenario:  Your friend Bob asks you to sign a Change.org petition to encourage your Congressman to propose a bill that would outlaw all stem cell research and treatments.  The reason given for this petition is that stem cells come from aborted fetuses.

Assignment:  Write a response to your friend explaining what stem cells are and where they come from, making sure to clarify the factual misconception(s) in the petition. Your response needs to accurately explain stem cell biology and be well supported. Don’t forget to review the rubric!

Please note: a large portion of your grade on this paper will be based on how well you identify the misconception(s) your friend has, and how well you correctly “debunk” the misconception(s) with correct information. Please make sure you have done this – you may write a fantastic explanation of what stem cells are, but if you do not discuss the specific misconceptions you will score poorly.

Below are the general instructions for the writing assignments for each module. Pay attention to the instructions about the structure of the paper!

Biology 101 Writing Assignment Guidelines

The written assignments are designed to provide opportunities for the student to find, evaluate, select, synthesize, organize, cite, and present information and arguments clearly and effectively for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal, and global levels.  This requirement is designed to help students achieve the University-wide Student Learning Outcomes (UPS 300.003) specifically to “communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively, both orally and in writing”. (See: http://www.fullerton.edu/senate/publications_policies_resolutions/ups/UPS%20300/UPS%20300.003.pdf)

It is important that your assignments are thoroughly researched and clearly written.  You should define all your terms and be concise.  These assignments are designed to give you the experience of applying your knowledge of biology to a current controversy or topic of interest.  You will use the same sort of method that you will later use as an informed citizen and consumer when making decisions that involve biology. You should review the relevant chapters in your textbook, other course materials and use other sources to fill in missing information when necessary.

The structure of your paper

  • Be sure to cover the points mentioned in each individual assignment and define all technical terms that you use in your own words.  Your paper needs to be written so the average person can understand it.
  • You are encouraged to use first and/or second person in all of these writing assignments. You may address your friend “Bob” directly.
  • Your paper must be between 1/2 -1 page (not including references).  The second page is only for the complete references of the material cited in your paper.  Any portion of your text on the second page will not be read or graded. Your paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times New Roman font.  No cover page or heading is required (the body of your paper should begin on the first line of the first page).
  • You are not allowed to include any quotes in your paper.  All of your writing must be original. You must properly paraphrase ideas from the literature, even if you provide an in-text citation.
  • Information and ideas that are properly paraphrased must be accompanied by proper in-text citations in the body of your paper and a corresponding reference in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Note: only the references need to be in APA, other APA formatting items (such as a title page and abstract) should not be included.
  • You need to review your paper for format, spelling, grammar and usage errors before you submit it, or you will lose points.
  • Please also review the grading rubric before submitting your paper to make sure that you have done everything you can to receive a good grade.

Outside Sources

Primary Sources:  You may find information in the “primary literature,” which is where the research was originally published.  You can find these articles by using CSUF’s on-line search engines, or by asking for the help of a CSUF librarian.  Examples of the primary literature include Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy, and Genetics.

Secondary Sources:  You may find relevant articles in recent newspapers, popular magazines, or popular science journals.  These are referred to as “secondary” sources, since they describe research that was published elsewhere.  Examples of these include The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Time, Scientific American, Discover, New Scientist, and Science News.

Websites: If you choose to use a website, be aware that most websites are not peer-reviewed, and often present inaccurate information.  Examples of excellent websites include those of the National Academy of Science, the National Institute of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and WebMD. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of a website, check with your instructor.  Alternatively, the CSUF library has an excellent guide to evaluating websites at http://library.fullerton.edu/ under Guides for Undergraduates.  Wikipedia is not an appropriate website for research in a college course.

Guidelines for citing references

In-Text Citations are REQUIRED for any information included in your paper (everything that is not common knowledge or opinion)

In-text citations should be in APA format.  You can find a summary of APA guidelines for your citations at:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/

NOTE:  Any course materials used to complete these assignments must also be properly cited in your paper.

Reference Page is REQUIRED and should include all sources cited in text

Your references should be formatted using APA guidelines.  You can find a summary of APA guidelines for your reference page at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/

The Purdue OWL: Citation Chart is a quick reference on how to format citations and references using different formats, including APA can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20110928111055_949.pdf

Explain the role of supplements and athletics, including why supplements are currently unregulated, and if supplements should undergo more stringent testing

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2a1] Unit 2 Assignment 1

Article Review – Supplements

Resources

•By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

•Competency 5: Evaluate the objectivity and legitimacy of biology information found in articles and online.

•                   Compare article with multiple sources of information about the same concepts.

•                   Evaluate sources by answering the questions in the source evaluation forms and provide an analysis within the paper.

•Competency 6: Apply biological concepts to factors related to human health.

•                   Describe the main points presented about supplements, including specific areas of research and the findings.

•                   Explain the role of supplements and athletics, including why supplements are currently unregulated, and if supplements should undergo more stringent testing.

•Competency 7: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

•                   Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, including correct APA format and citations.

The media (newspapers, magazine articles, television news programs, and Web-based information) provide us with much of what we know about human biology. People often overlook these learning opportunities, but after taking a course on human biology, one is primed to take advantage of these chances for additional learning. Magazine articles on a special topic are particularly informative because they often go into greater depth and are a good way to continue learning or reviewing biology as a lifelong practice. Current articles are a good source of information about advances in a particular area of human biology, and they also highlight possible future advances in the treatment of certain conditions.

Still, with so much information available in the media, it is important to understand how to evaluate the credibility of these sources of information. We have all seen statistics presented in the media that we questioned, and information that appeared to be biased, misleading, or even inaccurate. How can we be sure we are taking in information that is objective, thorough, and accurate? Although we may not be experts, we can do our best to be informed and critical evaluators of information.

Review the article “Athletics and Herbal Supplements” from this unit’s readings and write and submit a summary. Include the following:

•Describe the main points presented in the article. What message is the author trying to convey? Discuss specific areas of research and the findings.

•Explain the role of supplements and athletics. Why are supplements currently unregulated? Do you think supplements should undergo more stringent testing? If so, how would this be monitored and paid for?

•Cross-check the information. What do other sources of information say about the same concepts presented in the article? Are there discrepancies between the information in the article and from other sources?

•Include an evaluation of your source by answering the questions in the Source Evaluation Form – Journals given in the resources. Explain in a paragraph or two why you would or would not consider this article to be a credible source of information on this topic.

Your paper should be between 500 and 700 words unless otherwise specified by your instructor. Read the Article Review – Supplements Scoring Guide prior to submitting to make sure you have met all expectations of the assignment.

please tell us if you would prefer to have your personal health evaluated from an evolutionary perspective?

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Questions:

How would an understanding of evolution help health care professionals manage infectious diseases and epidemics? I would like you to consider the factors affecting the evolution of disease organisms and their level of virulence as part of your response. Please support your response with examples of humans coevolving with disease microbes. Lastly, please tell us if you would prefer to have your personal health evaluated from an evolutionary perspective?

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the questions.
  • APA style formatting
  • Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.
  • ·       See attach video links to complete assignment
  • Don’t forget to create references

* Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the question.

* Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.

* See attach video links to complete assignment

*APA format

* Original Work about

 

*Due Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:00 PM

How would an understanding of evolution help health care professionals manage infectious diseases and epidemics?

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Respond to Biology Questions: Human Health and Disease from an Evolutionary Perspective Discussion

 

Activity:

Throughout the last couple of decades scientists have been taking a closer look at human health and disease through the lens of evolution. From hypothesizing as to the benefits of your body’s fever response to infections (see Function of Fever and Annals of Internal Medicine), to maintaining overall human health (see Michael Rose’s 55), to the burgeoning science of aging (see Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity), evolutionary thinking can be used to develop testable hypotheses. For example, some scientists are using evolutionary biology concepts to determine why some bacteria and viruses are highly virulent while others are not, living in their hosts with few, if any, ill effects. Please watch these brief videos “Cholera: Domesticating Disease” [Video File] [04 Min 50 Sec] and “Double Immunity” [Video File] [02 Min 30 Sec] and then develop responses to the question below.

 

Function of Fever:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/l_104_04.html

Annals of Internal Medicine: http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=707462

Michael Rose’s 55:  http://55theses.org/the-55-theses/

Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity: http://longevity-science.org/Evolution.htm

Cholera: Domesticating Disease:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_01.html

Double Immunity: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_05.html

 

Questions:

How would an understanding of evolution help health care professionals manage infectious diseases and epidemics? I would like you to consider the factors affecting the evolution of disease organisms and their level of virulence as part of your response. Please support your response with examples of humans coevolving with disease microbes. Lastly, please tell us if you would prefer to have your personal health evaluated from an evolutionary perspective?

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the questions.
  • APA style formatting
  • Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.
  • ·       See attach video links to complete assignment
  • Don’t forget to create references

* Responses should be at least 450 words and must substantively integrate the subjects covered in the question.

* Use 2 additional sources relevant to the discussion and in-text citations in APA style.

* See attach video links to complete assignment

*APA format

* Original Work about

 

*Due Tuesday, February 23, 2016 8:00 PM

 

Activity:

Throughout the last couple of decades scientists have been taking a closer look at human health and disease through the lens of evolution. From hypothesizing as to the benefits of your body’s fever response to infections (see Function of Fever and Annals of Internal Medicine), to maintaining overall human health (see Michael Rose’s 55), to the burgeoning science of aging (see Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity), evolutionary thinking can be used to develop testable hypotheses. For example, some scientists are using evolutionary biology concepts to determine why some bacteria and viruses are highly virulent while others are not, living in their hosts with few, if any, ill effects. Please watch these brief videos “Cholera: Domesticating Disease” [Video File] [04 Min 50 Sec] and “Double Immunity” [Video File] [02 Min 30 Sec] and then develop responses to the question below.

 

Function of Fever:  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/l_104_04.html

Annals of Internal Medicine: http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=707462

Michael Rose’s 55:  http://55theses.org/the-55-theses/

Evolutionary Theories of Aging and Longevity: http://longevity-science.org/Evolution.htm

Cholera: Domesticating Disease:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_01.html

Double Immunity: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/10/4/quicktime/l_104_05.html