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    interesting facts about Sickle Cell. Since the trait originated in countries that were ravaged by malaria‚ it could be said that this trait evolved to fight the deadly mosquito-spread disease. "People with sickle trait were more likely to survive malaria outbreaks in Africa than those with normal hemoglobin‚ it is believed that genetically aberrant hemoglobin evolved as a protection against malaria."(2) It has also been said that‚ "People with a single copy of a particular genetic mutation [sickle

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    Technology Transfer

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    Analyzing the transfer of technology from one place to another can be a very difficult task. People have tried to trace the origins of specific technologies and map out what cultures it affected‚ why and what impact the technology had on history. Books have been written on conclusions that authors have made after doing the research I have suggested. I believe that obtaining the information to write a book about this subject is extremely hard and confusing‚ this is a personal assumption that I have

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    Chili and Kamias

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    Abstract: Chili (Capsicum frutescens) is commonly used as a food spice because of its hot and spicy taste. It was later discovered that chili has pesticide property that can be used to kill mosquitoes. Kamias (Hedychium cornarium) which is also used as food spice was also discovered to have properties that of astringent‚ stomachic‚ refrigerant & antiscorbutic. Chapter I 1. Introduction and Its Background The pesticide property of chili makes it a good basis for making this spice a good

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    Blood/Immunology

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    Unit 10: Blood/Immunology Case Study Lab What were your three diagnoses? 1. Case 1: Pernicious Anemia 2. Case 2: Normal Blood Smear 3. Case 3: Malaria Journal Questions for lab 1. In what ways do normal red and white blood cells differ? Many red blood cells circulate in the bloodstream‚ while the white blood cells leave the blood. 2. Which type of white blood cell would you expect to be most common in a normal blood smear? Neutrophils 3. A differential

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    Describe the difference between a communicable disease and an inherited disease. Use examples you have studied in this exploration to support your description. A communicable disease is a disease that is transmitted from person to person; for example‚ malaria. An inherited disease is a disease that is passed through genetics; for example‚ sickle cell anemia. Why are white blood cells in a stained blood smear usually counted at low power under a microscope? Explain your answer. They are counted at

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    Ddt Argumentative Essay

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    One of the most prevalent and controversial insecticides used in America was DDT‚ commonly used in America’s heartland until it was banned in the 1970s. It was used to decrease the widespread infection from malaria‚ typhus‚ and other insect-borne human disease but eventually caused worry and panic among American citizens with the publishing of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (EPA). On one hand‚ DDT causes a variety of environmental problems like the weakening of bird eggshells‚ a long appearance in

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    A rhetorical analysis Bono’s acceptance speech to the NAACP Bono Vox‚ Co-founder of DATA (Debt AIDS Trade Africa) and lead singer of U2‚ in his commencement speech to NAACP‚ Bono’s speech is full of passion and hopes to mean inspire people to do as he did‚ and fight for a change. Bono’s purpose is to inspire people to make a difference in this world. He adopts an informal tone in order to connect with and motivate his primary audience‚ and to engage his secondary audience to the rest of the

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    B P Final

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    Chapter 7: Parasites and Hosts p 191 How do ectoparasites and endoparasites differ? Ectoparasites - tough‚ thick cuticle; small wings if any; backwards pointing spines (to anchor)
 Endoparasites - Live inside bodies of other animals; lack locomotory appendages and sensory organs; modified tracheal systems for aquatic environments
 What is the general body shape of permanent ectoparasites? 2 dimensional‚ flattened/compressed‚ with thick‚ tough cuticle‚ little or no wings‚ backwardspointing spines


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    During the building of the Panama Canal many problems arose making it hard to construct‚ even on second try. Such problems involved were engineering‚ sanitation‚ and organization. Many lives were lost due to some of the hazards that were present at the time‚ but the canal was eventually finished in 1914. The concept of a canal near Panama dates back to the early sixteenth century. The reason for construction of the Panama

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    Five Credible Websites

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    CDC Seeks $40M to Modernize Infectious Disease Tracking Tools Yasmila Lazara Morales Galen College of Nursing CDC Seeks $40M to Modernize Infectious Disease Tracking Tools The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requesting$6.6 billion in 2014’s budget. Out of $6.6 billion‚ $434.4 million will be used to modernize infectious disease outbreaks investigation‚ reduce healthcare-associated infection‚ and food safety. The CDC is requesting $40 million for advanced molecular detection

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