Did Birds Evolve From Dinosaurs?
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A 5 page outline of current paleontological thought regarding the evolutionary path of birds and the question of whether or not they descended from dinosaurs. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Dinobird.wps

Differing Presentations of Information on the World Wide Web: Evolution Verses Creationism
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A 6 page overview of the value of the World Wide Web in research applications. Contends that, while the Web is a tremendously useful research tool, the information which can be found there can vary dramatically in regard to its factual information and the opinion which is being delivered. Utilizes three sites arguing creationist verses evolutionist theory to document this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPevoWWW.wps

Dinosaur Extinction
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A 6 page review of dinosaur extinction. Ties together the concepts of natural selection, fitness, neocatastrophism, and the Gaia hypothesis to contend that dinosaurs dies out gradually as the result of one or more environmental events such as sea level regression, climatic change, volcanism, and/or asteroid impact. Bibliography lists 6 sources, 3 of which are primary.
Filename: PPdinoEx.wps

DNA Analysis Using Polymerase Chain Reaction: Implications for the Study of Ancient DNA
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A 5 page discussion of DNA research utilizing the technique of polymerase chain reaction. Describes the technique and its application to contemporary DNA investigations. Emphasizes the importance of this technique to the analysis of ancient forms of DNA, the study of human evolution in particular. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPdnaPol.wps

DNA as an Identification Tool:
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This 5 page paper highlights the benefits of using DNA technology as an identification tool. This paper stresses the benefits of such technology as well as addressing many of the fears associated with its use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSDNAdna.rtf

Do Animals Have Minds?
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A 5 page paper which examines whether animals have minds. Similarities and differences are discussed as they relate to the mental life of humans and animals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanmlmd.rttf

Environmental and Food Safety of Genetically Modified Plants:
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the issues related to genetically modified plants in regards to environmental and food safety. This paper assesses the threat of modified plants to the environments, possible concerns regarding the impact of modified plants to other species and existing natural ecosystems, and the safety of modified plants for the consumer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHplantm.wps

Ethical Issues Of Cloning
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the ethical concerns over cloning, including the supporting philosophies of Kantianism and utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcleth.wps

Eugenics: Friend of Foe?
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A 3 page definition of eugenics. Traces its development from ancient times to the present. The author warns that with the introduction of new knowledge and technology, both the positives and negatives of selective breeding can be phenomenal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgenEug.rtf

Evolution and Human Origins: Megafauna
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This 5 page paper examines theories as to why this species died out. Some information is relayed about the types of animals they were and then ideas about thier demise are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA611meg.rtf

Evolution of the Human Brain
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A 5 page paper which discusses the evolution of the human brain. Not a great deal has been clearly established in terms of the evolution of the human brain. There are many theories and many different approaches, some of which are addressed herein. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAevobrain.wps

Evolution of the Races: The Value of Mitochondrial DNA Research
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A 15 page overview of the application of mitochondrial DNA research to tracing the relative ages and interrelationships of the contemporary races of human beings. Distinguishes between mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Suggests that while mitochondrial DNA is particularly suited to this type of investigation it should be remembered that it is a newly-emerged technology which should be checked and cross-checked with other information such as the fossil record and oral tradition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdnaRac.wps

Evolutionary Mechanisms: The Theory of Heterozygote Superiority Verses The Selfish Gene Theory
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A 9 page discussion of the mechanisms by which evolution occurs. Contrasts the theory of the selfish gene proposed by Richard Dawkins with that of the theory of heterozygote superiority held to by evolutionary biologists such as E. Sober. An overview of each theory is presented. The conclusion is drawn that although certain “selfish” elements do exist (such as is the case with certain highly repetitive DNA sequences) if these elements replicated to the point where it constituted the entire genome of the organism the organism would be sterile and without offspring the too successful gene would be doomed to death. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPgeneNo.rtf

Evolutionary Theory and the Existence of Art in the Human Experience
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This 5 page report discusses the reasons behind the existence of art from the point of view of writers and researchers who see it as a fundamental component of the evolutionary processes of humanity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWevoart.rtf

Examination of Journal Articles on Cells
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A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes two separate articles dealing with cells. The articles, both originating from Scientific American, are “A ready-made controversy. (SA Perspectives). (cloning and its controversies)” and “What clones? Widespread scientific doubts greet word of the first human embryo clones. (Stem Cells).” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcells.rtf

EXAMINING REFUGIUM PROVIDES CLUES TO PRESENCE OF EARLY AMERICANS
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This 5 page paper discusses the evidence discovered in the Yukon which has been significant in determining the presence of early Americans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MByukon.rtf

Extinction and Genetic Diversity
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This 5 page paper considers the question of whether extinction is a necessary part of the survival of the species. The question of whether extinction of certain species will inherently reduce genetic diversity has been at the center of recent debates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHExtin2.rtf