In “Bugs in the Brain”‚ Robert Sapolsky makes the claim that more research is needed in order to gain a greater understanding of how the brain works and more importantly‚ to gain a greater understanding of how certain microorganisms change animals’ behaviors for their own benefits‚ such as reproduction and/or spreading to new hosts. He supports this claim mostly through the use of examples of these types of microorganisms. For example‚ he mentions mites that belong to the genus Anthennophorus‚ which
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Iona Physics Experiment Engineering Lab: To Check the Timing of a Yellow Light Now that we’ve studied the distance/time/speed relationships‚ we can investigate a very practical application: Is the yellow portion of the timing cycle of a traffic light set properly? Explanation: As you approach an intersection where the light is green‚ it suddenly turns yellow. If you are far enough away (before the intersection) you can stop before entering the intersection. However‚ if you are unable to stop before
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antibiotic-resistant infections or “super bugs” to surface. In 1967‚ penicillin-resistant pneumonia‚ called pneumococcus‚ surfaced in a small remote village in Papua‚ New Guinea. Around the same time‚ American military personal in southeast Asia were acquiring penicillin-resistant gonorrhea from prostitutes. Then in 1983‚ a hospital recorded an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Enterococcus faccium. This bacteria joined the already growing list of “super bugs” learning to outwit penicillin
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Science Lab Report Conclusion Ms. Seaward Jeneé S. White May 16‚ 2015 How Light Refracts Throughout Water My experimental question for my project is: Would light bend at a refractive angle after it propagates through water? The resolution to my experimental question is that light does bend at a refractive angle after it propagates through water. My hypothesis for my project is: I hypothesize that light will bend because of real world examples and experiments. One instance is light refracts
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General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the nutritional value that bugs have and how they will be a good compliment to our everyday meals. INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: Insects‚ yes those ones that run around that people are afraid ofOne would never imagine insects taking a large portion in our everyday meals‚ however‚ it is known they are a strong possible solution to consuming enough protein and fat content for human bodies. II. Relevance Statement: During
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There is a pill becoming readily available that would aid in reducing the amount of unwanted pregnancies. It is the "morning after pill" as it is being called. This pill can be used during the first three days after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent the fertilization of an egg or the attachment of a fertilized egg to a woman’s uterus. The question is not necessarily in the ethical issue of the pill itself. The problem or question lies in the issue of the pill being sold with or without a
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the sperm from fertilizing the egg. Birth control can come in many forms of contraception such as pills‚ implants‚ patches‚ or shots. IUDs and implants are the most effective form of birth control‚ but you may choose the pill if it is the best option. In this summary‚ I am going to discuss birth control in pill form because that is the most common form used by teenagers. Birth control in the pill form is 99% effective when it is used properly. In an average woman’s life‚ however‚ it is
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appearance and weight gain. Naturally‚ this results in a curiosity amongst diet pills. In this day and age‚ people are drawn to the idea of a miracle pill that can make you thin. Advertising companies use this to their advantage by posting promos all over the web. One in particular caught my attention: raspberry ketones. I’ll be honest and say that I’m amongst the group that is curious about diet pills‚ so I decided to do a little research myself. The hype came after Dr. Oz’s
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Diet pills are extremely dangerous to people of all ages. The risks are very high with diet medications. It is proven that there aren’t any pills that actually block fat. (Dietician 11) Many dieticians say that you never should use diet medications to manage weight. Weight loss pills are addictive as well. When you take them in large doses‚ you begin to fill other side effects like nausea. It can also cause your heart to beat so quickly that it just eventually stops. (Eating Smart 137-138) Also‚
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The researchers used a control group which received a sugar pill in order to compare it to an experimental group to see if the treatment had any effect at all‚ and if it did‚ how and what areas of the brain did it affect. In this case‚ if the “miracle” drug targeted the frontal lobe some possible consequences would
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