Marjorie Benton

DNA in a vending machine

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1.watch video:https://www.ted.com/talks/gabe_barcia_colombo_my_dna_vending_machine/transcript#t-1282

2. Read: “Opinion: Genome Editing of Human Embryos Broadens Ethics Discussions” (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

3. Read:book Frankenstein’s Cat

Post a 200+ word response, write a position on whether you think we should be able to purchase DNA in a vending machine, or do you think bioengineering should be ethically regulated? Why/why not?

Please feel free to come down somewhere in between the extremes or suggest what the limits should be.

  • Please include a quote from the Ted Talk, Frankenstein’s Cat, and the article to support your ideas
  • Please make sure all quotes have a correct in-text citation and Works Cited

You should quote from three , Ted Talk, Frankenstein’s Cat, and the article t

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Another reason why I think bioengineering should be ethically regulated is because of the risks associated with bioengineering processes. In the genome of editing human embryo, “women who donate their eggs for research were exposed to the risks associated with hormonal stimulation and egg retrieval.” (Baylis, 2017). Therefore, such studies should be approved before an experiment is performed to ensure that scientists follow bioengineering regulations. Also, bioengineering regulations would make scientists prioritize on species welfare. According to Anthes (2013), “remaking other species according to our wants and needs doesn’t necessarily put animal welfare first.” Scientists have ended up making breed with defects because they follow their interests. Through bioengineering regulation, scientists will come up with healthier species as they will be following set guidelines of shaping species in a way that can help them thrive and survive.

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DNA in a vending machine

Marjorie Benton

Biological basis of the disorder

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Paper to include:

Introduction:

Evaluate the disorder in terms of symptomatic and behavioral presentation. Include the time, course, and progression of the disorder. Evaluate and explain special features of the disease epidemiology including risk factors for development of the disorder, lifespan and reproductive factors increasing risk of developing the disorder, and any genetic, environmental, or behavioral factors that increase risk.

Theory:

Evaluate the predominant theory or theories regarding the biological basis of the disorder. Explain the disorder in terms of pertinent neurotransmitter and receptor theories and use your references to provide an evidence base for these theories. Analyze neurotransmitter system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder, including a description of: 1) the involved neurotransmitter(s) and receptor(s), 2) regions of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system) involved with any pathological anatomical changes, and 3) abnormalities of neural circuits and pathways. Include an explanation of how receptor agonists or antagonists would theoretically treat the disorder to reverse the pathology and restore normal function, or why they would be expected to improve symptoms.

Treatment:

Evaluate drug therapies for treating the disorder based on the current understanding of the biological basis of the disorder. Include a description of the behavioral symptoms and physical signs of the disorder, and identify the drug class(es) used in pharmacological therapy with a discussion of the mechanism of action of the drug class(es). Explain why the pharmacodynamics of the drug class(es) would affect the pathology of the disorder to restore function and/or improve symptoms. Include a discussion of the drug pharmacokinetics for each drug class. Provide examples of available marketed drugs within each class. Describe any drug side effects and/or adverse effects of the drug treatment and their biological basis, including issues related to contraindications, interactions, drug metabolism, and elimination. In addition, explain risks, benefits, and ethical implications for high-risk and exceptional treatment conditions.

Conclusion:

Summarize theories of neuropsychological disorders as they relate to principles of drug action for that selected disorder. Provide a synopsis of the evidence base that supports or disproves current theories regarding the pathology of the disorder, advantages and disadvantages of current drug treatment(s). Lastly, evaluate any controversies regarding ethical and/or risk-benefit perspectives associated with the current treatment(s). Describe possible areas for future research.

APA Style 7 edition.

At least 6 Reference

Please see attached is 2 papers that was on this topic, you can reference information if you need to, its was required to be done prior to this paper final paper.

it could be either Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD).

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Effects of the major depressive disorder vary in different people. The disorder occurs in phases, from mild to severe. For doctors to administer effective treatment, they need to understand the symptoms being experienced by the patients to determine the phase of MDD they are in (Cipriani et al., 2018). The phase and the symptoms of patients will determine the type of drugs to be used. The first class of drugs used is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs help the brain to use the available serotonin more effectively. The effective use of serotonin is achieved by preventing the blood from absorbing unnecessary serotonin from the brain. Regulated absorption of serotonin maintains higher levels of the chemical in the brain hence reducing the symptoms of depression.

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Biological basis of the disorder

Marjorie Benton

Muscular System

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1. The topic is the muscular system

2. Research the specific characteristics of this system

3. Include images to support your submission along with short descriptions of the images

4. Please include at least 2 references

5. Paper should be of academic quality and no more than 2 pages double spaced.

The goal of this assignment is for you to explore the histology of certain tissues or organ systems. It is also aimed at aiding you to distinguish between specific cells and their functionalities.

Requirements: 2 pages

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The next category is the cardiac muscle (Weinberger et al., 2017). The muscle is found within the wall linings of the heart and is responsible for ensuring people have a steady and rhythmic pulse that guarantees their blood gets pumped throughout their body after getting the requisite impulses from the brain. The final category of muscles is the smooth muscle, which is predominantly found within the walls of respiratory passageways, hollow organs, and blood vessels (Hsiao et al., 2015). They operate through the creation of wave-like movements, which are intended to push items out of a person’s body, for instance, the removal of food from a person’s stomach or urine from the bladder.

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Muscular System

Marjorie Benton

Treat cure a Rare Disease Sickle Cell Anemia

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With the knowledge of bioinformatics, design a practical proposal(research plan) for using the novel gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas9 to treat/cure a rare disease Sickle cell anemia.”

Requirements: As the assignment needs

just Explain Everything, and make sure there is no plagiarism. Don’t forget this is Bioinformatics Cours

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The figure above shows that the technique involves modifying the DNA pattern to modify the gene function. The technique would involve correcting the mutation to cure the condition of sickle cell disease. Even though there are other gene-editing techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 is easily applicable, cost-effective, and highly efficient and can correct sickle cell disease mutation (Demirci et al., 2019; Savić & Schwank, 2016). On applicability, CRISPR/Cas-9 involves using a single guided RNA (SgRNAs) to recruit the target DNA sequence, an adjacent protospacer motif (PAM). Finally, a non-homologous joining repairs the associated gene, and synthetic DNA induces the desired changes. CRISPR-Cas9 may be introduced to a zygote for a permanent modification of the gene to eliminate the condition from the family lineage.

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Treat cure a Rare Disease Sickle Cell Anemia

Marjorie Benton

Biological sex and gender

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The resources this week ask you to consider the concept of gender in the US and how gender categories are constructed. They also introduce you to gender constructions outside of our binary (man/woman; male/female) gender system. Please use and cite at least 2 of the required resources as you respond to the following questions:

Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length, excluding the discussion prompt and the references. Please use in-text APA citations within your post as well as full APA references at the end of your post.

Requirements: 300 words or more

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I learned to be the gender I am through dressing since I was a kid. I noticed that my dress code was different from others. For instance, I could hear that certain clothes were for boys while others were for girls. As I grew up, my social relationships started changing as people grouped themselves according to their dress, hairstyle, and other things. That is when I learned about my gender. For instance, even when playing, girls mostly play in groups of girls while boys play in groups of boys. Another way was through physical gestures, manners, behaviors, and other non-verbal actions identified as masculine or feminine (Bird, 2017, June). For instance, when playing, I could hear that boys are supposed to protect girls are boys are more masculine, and that is how society expects them to be.

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Biological sex and gender

Marjorie Benton

Field of biology

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Biology is the study of life. As a living creature, you are personally affected by studies, research and developments in this field. One of the ways to become better acquainted with the field of biology is to investigate a biology topic that holds special interest to you.

Please choose a topic from below that you are interested in, and write 2 paragraphs explaining your thoughts about it. Please start your work by clicking “Create a Thread” – found in the upper left corner after you click on Discussion 1 above. You may choose any of the topics listed below.

Get information from at least 2 resources other than your textbook. You may use the web. Some useful websites are listed below:

Write an explanation of why this topic is of interest to you, and why it is relevant and important to you and others (2 paragraphs).

List your references: the 2 or more journals or other sources of information that you have used, other than your textbook.

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The topic of health, wellness, and disease are of interest to me because they are all closely linked, and a problem in one impacts the other. People must understand that wellness is an intentional, ongoing, and holistic approach to making healthy choices in different areas of life functioning. For instance, in the past two years, different impacts on every aspect of people and their wellness occurred unprecedentedly due to the pandemic. Therefore, people need to live while taking precautions because diseases can affect their health and interfere with their wellness. Understanding the topic is important to me and others because it informs an individual’s capacity for self-care and how to manage their health, which can reduce the burden of diseases (Madjar, Shachaf, & Zlotnick, 2019).

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Field of biology

Marjorie Benton

Levels of human sexual intercourse.

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After studying the course materials located on Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Name and explain the levels of human sexual intercourse.
  2. Difference between reproduction and procreation.
  3. What are the two dimensions of intimacy?
  4. Contraception:
  5. Non-Therapeutic sterilization; bioethical analysis
  6. Principle of double effect; explain
  7. Bioethical analysis of:
  8. In Vitro Fertilization(IVF):
    • Process
    • Bioethical analysis of IVF
  9. Bioethical analysis of “to have a child”
  10. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 40, 41, 42, 48, 52, 53.

Submission Instructions:

Requirements: 3 pages

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

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Mechanical contraception involves using condoms, intrauterine devices, and cervical sponges to prevent pregnancy. Surgical contraception involves clinical processes such as tubal ligation in women and vasectomies in men (Lucke & Hall, 2014). Chemical contraception is the ingestion of estrogens and progestin in pills and using injection doses to prevent procreation.

  1. Risks / Side effects

The risks of contraceptives are health issues such as stroke, liver tumors, and blood clots. Also, it is linked to high risks of breast cancer and heart attack. The side effects of contraceptives include increased weight, vaginal infection, nausea, and dizziness. Other side effects are abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, headaches, and changes in appetite.

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Levels of human sexual intercourse.

Marjorie Benton

Human sexual intercourse

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After studying the course materials located on Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:

  1. Name and explain the levels of human sexual intercourse.
  2. Difference between reproduction and procreation.
  3. What are the two dimensions of intimacy?
  4. Contraception:
  5. Non-Therapeutic sterilization; bioethical analysis
  6. Principle of double effect; explain
  7. Bioethical analysis of:
  8. In Vitro Fertilization(IVF):
    • Process
    • Bioethical analysis of IVF
  9. Bioethical analysis of “to have a child”
  10. Read and summarize ERD paragraphs #: 40, 41, 42, 48, 52, 53.

Submission Instructions:

Requirements: 3 pages

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

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Mechanical contraception involves using condoms, intrauterine devices, and cervical sponges to prevent pregnancy. Surgical contraception involves clinical processes such as tubal ligation in women and vasectomies in men (Lucke & Hall, 2014). Chemical contraception is the ingestion of estrogens and progestin in pills and using injection doses to prevent procreation.

  1. Risks / Side effects

The risks of contraceptives are health issues such as stroke, liver tumors, and blood clots. Also, it is linked to high risks of breast cancer and heart attack. The side effects of contraceptives include increased weight, vaginal infection, nausea, and dizziness. Other side effects are abdominal pain, irregular bleeding, headaches, and changes in appetite.

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Human sexual intercourse

Marjorie Benton

Anthropology

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ADD and/or ADHD (Attention Deficit [& Hyperactivity] Disorder) rates have skyrocketed in the contemporary USA, but they vary across cultural/ethnic lines. This suggests that ADHD is, in many ways, a ‘Culture Bound Syndrome.’ For this DB post, I want you to undertake a thought experiment:

1) Please define the term ‘Culture Bound Syndrome’ and then, using your intellect (i.e., not Google!):
2) Propose at least two features of contemporary Western culture (which includes the institution of K-12 education) that foster high rates of ADD/ADHD in US children/youth.
3) Explain how they do so.
4) Explain why things might not be this way in a contrasting cultural context.

Note that success in this activity does NOT hinge on adopting the perspective of cultural determinism. Consider behaviors/practices that affect biology and/or the epigenome.

In many (but not all) cultures apply a sex-based division of labor and certain rituals to cultivate and reinforce binary gender roles — although only a few gendered distinctions are, it turns out, concretely linked to biological sex per se, and most cultures allow for (and often hold in high esteem) certain non-binary roles also.

In this DB post, please identify an everyday practice common in your culture that reinforces the gender binary, narrowing people’s options. The more habitual and mundane the practice the better.

  1. Describe the practice.
  2. List the ramifications this practice has for how people express or embody their gender identity.
  3. Explain the practice’s biological impact (i.e., the way that it becomes embodied as a ‘biological fact’ and/or heightens any prior biological potentials) [To qualify for full credit your answer to this part of the question has to go beyond ‘stress’ or mental health issues. It has to speak to classically (anatomical, physiological) biological dimensions of life.]

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‌Gender binary in society establishes the systems that only identify males and females as the only genders who are expected to act according to their sexes. This notion does not recognize gays, bisexuals, and lesbians because they violate the gender norms of society. A common practice of gender binary in society is the view that women are soft, caring, and nurturing and thus cannot take part in management roles.

The ramifications of this practice are most common in communities that view women as nurturing and taking care of the houses, which has limited women from exploring their full potential and achieving goals in their lives. Women have limited themselves to taking care of children and their homes. Women cannot participate in activities in society that call for leadership and managerial skills since their potential is limited to being homemakers. The practice restricts women from taking up roles outside their homes.

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Anthropology

Marjorie Benton

Attributes of the brain hemispheres

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Many people in the workplace attribute their perspectives to being either “right-brained” (emotions, feeling, intuition) or “left-brained” (analytical). This assignment will examine those statements, identify the attributes of the brain hemispheres, and identify the controversies surrounding the left-brain and right-brain concept.

Focus on the following questions:

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Most people within the working environment believe that their perspectives are informed by them being either “right-brained” or “left-brained.” This premise argues that individuals possess a dominant brain hemisphere (left or right) influencing their cognitive and personality traits (Shin et al., 2022). One of the key controversies surrounding this idea is that empirical proof does not support its notion of strong lateralization of brain functions (Shin et al., 2022). Another controversy is that it oversimplifies the complexities associated with brain functions (Shin et al., 2022). The final controversy is that the claim has been commercialized, resulting in not only the spread of misinformation but also perpetuating the claim’s myth (Shin et al., 2022).

  • Applying the knowledge of brain hemispheres to the workplace.

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Attributes of the brain hemispheres