The Violent Gene
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A 5 page paper which examines the violent gene. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAvigee.rtf

Theories Concerning the Routes Humans took into the Americas
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5 pages. There are many theories and controversies as to when and how humans first accessed the Americas. Archaeological finds help us to piece together parts of the puzzle but also serve to bring up more questions as well. This paper discusses some of the theories, the controversies and the archaeological finds that might help discover the routes that humans took to get to the Americas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAhrtes.rtf

Tissue Culture Techniques in Plant Breeding
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5 pages in length. An excellent discussion on the use of tissue culture to enhance genetics. This innovative new science of plant breeding, defined as cultivar development based on genetically-enhanced breeding materials and assisted by deep understanding of genetic processes at the molecular level, has a vital role to play in tomorrow's agriculture, especially in tomorrow's new crop agriculture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAtscul.wps

Transgenic Plants
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A 3 page overview of the applications of transgenic genetically engineered plants. This paper discusses transgenic plants from a pharmacological perspective, noting the importance of plantibodies and plantigens in treating human disease. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPgenPln.rtf

Variables Influencing an Organism’s Survival and Success
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the variables that influence an organism's survival and success. This paper relates the fact that the success of any organism, whether it is in terms of basic survival or the capacity for reproduction of the species, reflects the organisms capacity for tolerance to an existing set of environmental variables. The response of an organism to changes in environmental factors occurs on a number of different levels, including behavioral, physiological and interactive changes. Bibliography lists 9 sources
Filename: MHAdapOr.rtf

Web Site Review
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7 pages in length. The writer evaluates and discusses ten web sites that deal with evolution and human genetics. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCwwweb.wps

“Cloning Can Help Humans and Animals”
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A 7 page critique of the article “Cloning Can Help Humans and Animals” by authors Ian Wilmut, Keith Campbell, and Colin Tudge. These authors support the practice of cloning, contending that part of its positives impacts relate to the reduction of genetic drift in endangered animal populations. This paper notes that there are other considerations of cloning which must be made in regard to their impact on human populations. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPclone3.rtf

“Creation science and theories of evolution”
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A five page paper which looks at the creation scientists’ theories of the origins of the universe and life on earth, as delineated in the Christian Bible, and the way in which these relate to other theories such as the Big Bang, Darwin’s explanation of natural selection, and the evidence of fossil records. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLcreati.wps

“Ethical Considerations Relating to Gene-Mapping and Associated Scientific Research”
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A ten page paper which considers the ethical implications of the Human Genome Project and related forms of scientific research including genetic selection and engineering. The writer looks at the relationship of religion and moral philosophy to the parameters of bioethics and the guidelines set out in the UNESCO Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLgenetics.wps

“Gattaca”: A Review of the 1997 Science Fiction Movie
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A 5 page overview of the plot and underlying message of the Columbia Pictures movie by director-writer Andrew Niccol. Outlines the main events of the movie noting the intense philosophical examination of the potential horrors of genetic engineering. Enticingly presents the questions of whether “perfect” genes indeed make an individual “perfect” and whether the human spirit is stronger than genetic code. Bibliography lists 2 sources. PPgattac.rtf
Filename: PPgattac.rtf

“Genetic engineering and Huxley’s Brave New World”
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A paper which looks at the developments in the current techniques of genetic engineering, the social and ethical issues involved in monitoring such techniques, and the way in which these concerns can be related to the themes of Brave New World.
Filename: JLhuxley.wps

“Our Posthuman Future (Consequences of the Biotechnology Revolution)”: A Discussion of the Concerns Expressed in the Book by Francis Fukuyama
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A 5 page discussion of the many considerations encompassed by biotechnology. Genome studies, in particular, present a number of concerns, both philosophical concerns and ethical concerns. These same studies, however, present phenomenal possibilities for our future, possibilities which have the potential to be far more positive than negative in their overall manifestations. Such applications, however, must proceed carefully and in the existence of strict international regulation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpstHmn.rtf

“The Littlest Human”
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A 3 page paper which examines an article in Scientific American which relates to a finding of remains of a small race of people, “The Littlest Human.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtinyhm.rtf