Natural Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 12

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Desalination: Biofouling of Seawater Reverse Osmosis

Membrane fouling occurs as a result of the accretion of substances on/in/or near the membrane. More so, during desalination, the process is carried out in a way similar to the treatment of drinking water.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 821

Richard Preston’s Idea of Nature

In addition, he has authored a number of books such as 'First Light', 'American Steel', 'The Cobra Event', 'The Hot Zone', 'Wild Trees' and 'The Demon in the Freezer'.'The Hot Zone' was published in 2002 [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1774

Psychiatric Genetics. Epigenetics and Disease Pathology

The switching on and off of the imprinted genes is the same regardless of the parental origin. The genome-wide DNA analysis revealed that there was a difference in DNA methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1503

The Photosynthetic Rate in Terrestrial Plants

In this regard, one is expected to establish the necessities of photosynthesis and discover the requirement of carbon dioxide and light for oxygen evolution.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1232

City Centre Decline, Revitalisation in Riyadh

This paper provides a review of literature in reference to the issues of city centre decline, revitalisation, and people's perceptions focusing on the city centre of Riyadh.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1666

Microbiologic Exposure

The transmission of disease requires the interaction of the environment, an agent, and the host of the disease. The following essay highlights some of the infections that may be acquired from an individual coughing in [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

Effect of MgCl2 and NaCl Solutions on the Germination

Moreover, in the first and the third groups, the wheat seeds were placed in wetted paper towels whereas in the second and the fourth groups, the wheat seeds were placed on top of the wetted [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2033

“What’s the Fuss about Stem Cells?”

The primary goal of this essay is to emphasize the importance of the research of the stem cells, provide a precise definition, and explain their functions in the body.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

GEP (Gene Expression Profiling) on MM Prognostication

GEP is traditionally performed in thirty-nine steps, which include the identification of the experimental design, the collection of genes, identification of samples, array preparation, provision of a targeted synthesis, hybridization, transformation of the key data, [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 595

Principles of Nervous System in Animals

The procession and interpretation of the sensory organs is then effected by the nervous system to facilitate an understanding and interpretation of the surrounding. Cephalization consists of the actual concentration and accumulation of the functions [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 873

Herbicide Resistant Weeds: Causes and Prevention

Herbicides are used by farmers to control the population of specific weeds in their farms, but genetic mutations in the part of some weed species can lead to their development of resistance against the herbicides.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

Proteus Vulgaris Bacterium and Its Characteristics

As far as the size of the bacterium is concerned, most of the specimens of P. Finally, cystitis and prostatitis can be viewed as a possible prognosis in the case of contracting P.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 558

The Effects of a High Consumption of Water

The null hypothesis would be that increasing the daily intake of water to eight glasses a day has a positive effect on the body, especially on the skin.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1373

Fungi and Plants’ Role in Survival of Other Organisms

First, the relationship between plants and fungi shows that plants depend more on fungi than fungi depend on them. Considering that more than 90% of all plant species on earth cannot live without minerals and [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 991

Atlantic Tomcod’s Adaptation Experiment

Conversely, those with the gene survived and passed it on to their young, making them immune to the toxins in the water and ultimately creating a generation of PCB resistant tomcod.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1385

Genetic Diseases: Sickle Cell Anemia

This genetic disorder research paper aims to elucidate the underlying molecular causes of SCA as well as its symptoms, inheritance, treatment, diagnosis, and prevalence in certain populations.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2499

Polarization in Electric Charges and Magnets

For instance, there is a misconception that "a magnetic field exerts a force on both the steady and the moving objects", this is not always the case.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1107

The Analysis of Siamangs’ Behavior in a Zoo Setting

The results of the research disprove the hypothesis as it was assumed that siamangs would be less active in the zoo due to visitor's attention and limited territory. Therefore, it is possible to note that [...]
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1385

Analyzing the Economy of Cuba

The government controlled most of the means of production and employed a large percentage of the workforce. In the current paper, the author takes an in-depth look into the current status of the Cuban economy.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1214

The Characteristics and Importance of Chickpeas

This demonstrates the popularity of chickpea and its application in various areas of the economy. The popularity of chickpea has grown significantly, and this has led to its demand in different parts of the world.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 3665

Maple Syrup Urine Disease Pathogenesis

This results in the accumulation of the branched-chain amino acids within the body and the brain. The case study was done to determine the type of mutation that occurs in the genes of the patients, [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2172

Baking From the Point of View of Chemistry

1 The disadvantage of oat flour is that due to the lack of gluten the dough with it is not as elastic, and as a result the final foods may fall apart.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 898

Theories of Panspermia and the Origin of Life on Earth

Panspermia is one of the theories of the origins and creation of life on our planet, according to which life forms appeared on Earth from the outside of the Universe and are transferred through asteroids, [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Cell Energy Metabolism Controls

By definition, photosynthesis is a process whereby light energy is converted to chemical energy in the presence of CO2 and water.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 671

Recent Advances in Artificial Photosynthesis

Specifically, scientists strive to use the known and change them into "functional, efficient, synthetic systems that will tap the endless supply of energy coming from the sun".[1] Researchers believe that artificial photosynthesis can work on [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1392

Ethical Issues Behind Feeding People With GMOs

Genetic engineering is the amendment of the genetic composition of a particular organism or simply the adjustment of an organism's transmissible matter in a bid to produce desirable characteristics.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2814

The Science Behind Bacterial Aging

A bacterium is one of the organisms that undergo asymmetric division of cells hence does not undergo aging. In this bacterium, it is evident that the DNA process stopped because the stalk cell turned out [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 592

Understanding Emerging Diseases

Some of the diseases are spread when the agents are passed on from animals to humans through a process referred to as zoonosis.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

Gene Expression Using Quantitative Real Time PCR

The establishment of the exact products of the expression of certain genes calls for specialized molecular analytical procedures. This experiment had an objective to determine the gene expression levels of the genes encoding CHOP/GADD153, BiP [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1104

The Physical and Chemical Properties of Water

Considering the structure in the figure above, it is evident that a molecule of water has a line of symmetry that can be traced through the water molecule, acting as a bisector of the angle [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 572

Bacterial Diseases of Marine Organisms

The striped dolphin is a highly susceptible host of the bacteria and poses and the most potent reservoir and source of transmission of the infectious agent.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
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XPD Mutation: Healthcare Issues

A mutation in the XPD helicase hampers the ability of the TFIIH complex to execute its functions because of the increase in the rigidity of the protein.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 553

Buffer Solution and Determination Changes in pH

It contains either a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid. The equation links the measured pH of a solution, hydrogen ions concentration, and the dissociation constant of [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 983

The Gene Therapy: Crucial Aspects

In the other common form of gene therapy, the modified gene cells are only corrected in the patient and the next generation does not get to inherit them.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
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Hydrogen – The Lonely One

My name is Hydrogen, and my name is usually denoted by the letter 'H.' I am the first born in a family of seven and our family name is Group 1. Due to my weight [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 892

The Production of Aluminum

In addition to the MHD forces, the other force that acts on the bubbles is in the form of buoyancy and it originates from an anode.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1101

Self-Healing Materials and Their Using

The healing process of this material is almost similar to that of the aforementioned self-healing concrete except for the fact that the polymer uses the Grubbs' catalyst during the healing process while the self-healing concrete [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1111

Bitter Taste Receptors Critical Review: A Focus on Tas2r38

The researchers are fascinated by the ability of this compound to be detected by the taste buds of certain individuals and remain undetectable by others. 1To this end, the compound is of profound interest in [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1096

Rapid Flow Cytometer Test Importance

Second, the protocol was modified by raising the temperature required for labeling the bacterial cells."The third modification was the addition of 0 8% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to the A31 buffer used in the pretreatment of milk [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Root Modifications in Cyperaceae Species

In fact, low phosphorus and nitrogen supply in soils initiates the formation of these structures; with increase in supply of phosphorus and nitrogen leading to suppression in dauciform root formation. Caustis blakei is one of [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Anti-Corruption Strategies in Kazakhstan

On the backdrop of the notion that corruption is an international issue of concern5, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the success of anti corruption strategies in Kazakhstan.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 27
  • Words: 6939

Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Dry Ice if put in water, starts melting, and soon it becomes gaseous, as the temperature of CO2 increases. If it is placed in a bottle, the gas pressure tears the walls of the bottle.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 542

Measurement of the Rate of Glycolysis Using Saccharomyces Cerevisae

The experiment was designed to investigate the impact of temperature on the rate of Glycolysis. The experiment results demonstrated that the rate of Glycolysis increases as temperature increases which resulted in the acceptance of hypothesis [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1607

Recovery Plan For Manorina Melanotis — Black-Eared Miner

Due to a decline in number in the 1980s, the bird was declared as an endangered species under the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1675

Physiological Differences Between Males and Females

Although the males have bigger muscles than the females, the latter have better blood flow during exercise, and use one hundred percent of the fibers in their muscles as compared to the former who use [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Sex Determination in Amphibians

Precisely, the dissimilarity between the sex chromosomes entails the sizes of the chromosomes, the patterns of binding, the centrometric index, the heterochromatin characterization as well as the transcription loops of lampbrush chromosomes.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 908

The Histopathology Laboratory: Special Stains

The Masson's trichrome is commonly used to reveal the architecture of tissues and in the preparation of frozen sections. The Masson's trichrome stain was used in the staining of normal uterus and the uterus fibroid.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2077

Commiphora Molmol and Boswellia Papyrifera Plants

The next step in the experiment was also significant in ensuring the chemical components in the extracts are known and that the anti microbial activity is attributed to each of them separately.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
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Benthic Macroinvertebrate

The sampling of Macroinvertebrate constitutes a very important aspect of analyzing a habitat due to the fact that Microinvertebrates are fundamentally vital in defining the health of streams where they habour.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
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Museum Genetic Presentation

When this condition is violated, the population is opened allowing individuals to move from one population to another hence creating a net flow of genes which results to genetic variations and consequently, to evolution.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1141

Evolution Development: Introducing New Species

The collection of relevant information gave the basis for the introduction of the organism about the evolutionary development and analysis of the characteristics typical of already existing species.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2135

Environmental Microbiology Overview

When managed properly in accordance with the five principles of good management, they provide a number of benefits that include: Detoxification of wastewater Capturing renewable resources such as energy and water Sensing pathogens in the [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3298

An Effective Hazard Management

Given the transportation of the substance in molten form, there is the likelihood of violent reaction with other substances like water and hence result in explosions in addition to producing gases that are flammable.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 2968

The Concept of DNA Cloning

In the approach based on cells both the replicating molecule or the biological vehicle known as the vector and the foreign DNA fragment are cut using the same restriction enzyme to produce compatible cohesive or [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1238

Biot- Management Laboratory: Rat GLP

The vehicle for the test item was water and the test item was in powdered form, 98% pure and was stored below -200C and had an expiry date of Aug 2011.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1951

Artemia sp.: Morphology and Lifecycle

The male possesses a pair of the posterior penis, while the female has a conspicuous brood pouch located behind the thoracopods.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 686

Advanced Pathophysiology: Genetic Technology

In accordance to Tay-Sachs disorder, the specialist is likely to provide the following information: the origin of the disorder, what factors contribute to the occurrence of the disorder, characteristics of the disorder, treatment if available [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1952

Process of Converting Bauxite Into Aluminium

Therefore, with the help of a refining process, Alumina is extracted from bauxite which in turn is converted into Aluminium metal with the help of smelting process. The process of refining the metallic ore in [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 965

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

With the help of a pipette, a measure of 100 L of E.coli culture was spread at the surface of plates of minimal medium agar.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1158

Darwin’s Ideas of Natural Selection and Evolution

The hierarchical classifications can also be applied to the tree, while phylum, classes, orders, and the other elements of the taxonomy are represented by various locations in the branches In addition to the described elements, [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 827

Estimation of Protein Concentration

In the determination of the concentration of proteins in different body tissues, we carried out various laboratory experiments; in which various body tissues were tested for protein content.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 980

Crocodile: Reptile Characteristic

In order to crash the prey, crocodiles have very sharp teeth and powerful muscles for holding the prey tightly within the jaws. The size of a crocodile depends on its ancient species.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1388

Resistant Bacteria Overview and Analysis

As the population of the world increases on a daily basis, it is becoming more and more important for researchers and other stake holders such as government bodies and members of the medical community to [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

Hazards that Remain after Industrial Sites Are Closed

It would be important in this report to analyze the chemical reaction nature of the wastes involved and expected effects to the environment keeping in mind the stream aquatic life and the human livelihood downstream.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1329

Cell Communication Overview and Analysis

A signal on a cell's surface is transformed into a particular cellular response in a sequence of responses referred to as a signal transduction pathway. The nature of a signal molecule is like that of [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1127

City of Perth, Australia Exploration

The city of Perth in Australia has a rich heritage in terms of cultural values and attitudes which define the culture of the city and this is evidenced by the exotic buildings and open spaces [...]
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2936

Warm Water and the Characteristics of Plaster

The sample which implied using chilled water has shown the latest initial, and effect of retardation) and final set ). 015 for the warm water sample, and 0.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 385

Iran as the First Dictator Country

The three reasons that Iran has become the first dictator country in the world are the absence of basic freedom, censorship of the media, and women's rights.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 661

Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs)

The first mentioning of shape memory materials was with the discovery of martensite in 1890, which was the first step for phenomenal discovery of the shape memory effect.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1094

T Cells: Definition and Functions

The na ve T cells in the secondary lymphoid; when they encounter an antigen presented on MHC of dendritic cells, they differentiate and proliferate into effector T cells, CD8 or CD4 T cells depending on [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1002

Biotechnology in Response to SARS

Some of those outstanding responses that attempt to define biotechnology include the application of integration of biology and technology, a promising field that deals with using organisms, and a field of science that uses biological [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1082

Microscopy and Cell Anatomy

A slide cover slip was placed on top and then the slide was observed under bright-field microscopy at the different magnifications of the microscope.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
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Fuel Cell as an Alternative Energy Source

For the fuel cell to operate continuously the reactants must flow into the cell, and the products out of the cell and the electrolyte must remain within the cell.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1091

Evolution and Natural Selection

The major topic addressed by the article is the impact of natural selection, developmental process, and genetic makeup on the variations and existence of organic diversity. This will be useful in understanding the process of [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 602

Sex Ratio Adjustment in Cooperative Breeders

The challenge that arises here is the understanding of how the selection is acting on the sex ratio of invertebrates. Other secondary sources of information that were used included the searching of the web and [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 831

The Effect of Colonization and Dispossession

Warwick Anderson additionally states that the history of aboriginal health requires understanding of both the impact of colonization and the beginning of white nation-state.
  • Subjects: Geography
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1362