Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks the body. One such disease is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the immune system attacks the joints causing the membranes that line the joints‚ the synovium‚ to swell and to be painful. The synovium creates a substance that lubricates the joints which helps them to function smoothly. If the condition worsens it can cause severe damage to the cartilage and even the bones around the joints. With the loss of cartilage
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Save the Bees! For many people‚ seeing any insect with a stinger invokes foul memories of being tormented by a menacing bee‚ wasp‚ or hornet. Many victims might recall a moment of sudden panic while sitting on the edge of the pool on a warm summer day; they suddenly hear an incessant buzzing noise and look down to see a tiny yellow and black bumblebee flying dangerously close to their skin. There is no time to discern the intent of this bee‚ be it malevolent or benign. Immediately‚ the primeval
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Genetically modified products has a divergent stance‚ one claim is critical despite all claims‚ specialist cannot confirmed any negative side effects with the consumption of the products. It’s the 21th century‚ changes need to be made to the society so that everyone can continue to have a comfortable lifestyle. The use of GM products created a larger food supply worldwide‚ benefitted manufactures‚ and even had a positive impact on the environment. GM products is creating a larger food supply worldwide
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Monteverde is located in Puntarenas‚ Costa Rica‚ an approximately four-hour journey from the Central Valley. Costa Rica is known for its diverse variety of flora and fauna. Among them‚ Orchids are one of the main attraction. The majority of orchids in Costa Rica are found in Monteverde Orchid Gardens. The Garden alone accommodates over 500 species of orchids from a wide range of color and shape. Monsoon is said to be the best season of the year for orchids. A countless number of tourists and naturalists
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Industrial Effluents in the Water Pollution Water pollution is caused by emission of domestic or urban sewage‚ agricultural waste‚ pollutants and industrial effluents into water bodies. Nowadays‚ its main source is the waste material discharged by industrial units. Waste materials like acids‚ alkalies‚ toxic metals‚ oil‚ grease‚ dyes‚ pesticides and even radioactive materials are poured into the water bodies by many industrial units. Some other important pollutants include polychlorinated biphenyl
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ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF TOP SOIL EARTHWORMS IN RELATION TO CHEMICAL USE IN GOLDEN ROSE AGROFARM‚ TEFKI AREA‚ ETHIOPIA By Addisu Mergia Addis Ababa University School of graduate Studies Department of Biology A thesis submitted to the School of Graduate studies of Addis Ababa University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Science in Biology July‚ 2007 Dedication This work is dedicated to my father who let the ground for my current educational careers‚ but not
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into the victim when they withdraw their proboscis and if the blood that you get is infected you can get malaria. In 2006 the WHO reversed a 30 year old policy to begin the spraying of DDT in Africa. "Indoor residual spraying with DDT and other insecticides will again play a major role in [WHO’s] efforts to fight the disease." Arata Kochi‚ director of the organization’s malaria department‚ said at a news conference in Washington. "WHO will use every possible and safe method to control malaria."
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and drawbacks in both conventional and biotechnological methods. I have to wonder if anyone really knows what he/she is ingesting when he/she buys a potato at the market‚ or gets a super scoop from McDonald’s. Biotechnology would replace toxic insecticides with supposedly safer toxins for killing beetles that may be harmful to the crops. Meanwhile‚ biotechnology makes planting easier and cheaper for the farmers‚ which makes the crops more affordable for the consumer. Although these biotech products
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Investigatory Project “Termite Killing Potential of Mahogany Seeds” Prepared by: Kenneth Kyle C. Sadanguil Rose Mae Jamias Renz Mervin Lacambra Prepared to: Ms. Joceline E. Narciso Chapter 1 Introduction A. Background of the Study Mahogany is a large tropical tree with a symmetrical appearance‚ best-known for its valuable heartwood. Mahogany is used in multistory systems in the Philippines‚ boat and ship building and pattern-making. The tree is also appreciated as a beautiful
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Zika virus in Brazil has effected the 2016 summer Olympics. Zika is an illness that is caused by a rare‚ infected‚ Aedes mosquito bite. Zika affects pregnancy’s because the disease can cause birth defects. There is a one in thirteen chance that the infected mother could have a baby with birth defects. Guillain-Barré syndrome is the most associated with zika. Guillain-Barré syndrome is where your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips
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