Category: Genetics

Link Between Obesity and Genetics Table of Contents Background Genetic Basis of Obesity Monogenic and Polygenic Obesity Familial Obesity Testing for Obesity Current Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity Gene Studies Conclusion Works Cited Background Obesity is one of the main health issues faced by people of all ages. It affects their lives through limitations…

Discussion of Genetic Testing Aspects Should prospective adoptive parents be able to request and receive genetic information regarding the infant they are considering prior to adoption? The primary aim of the adoption process is to ensure that the children move into a safe and loving environment. The parents are expected to cater to the adopted…

Genetic and Environmental Impacts on Teaching Work Effective interaction with schoolchildren requires not only teachers devotion to their profession but also evaluating a number of aspects that can affect educational activities and involve the target audience in a continuous learning process. In particular, genetic and environmental factors are important criteria that are to be considered…

Genetically Modified Organisms: Position Against Table of Contents Introduction My position against GMOs Support for my argument Summary of my position on the issue Works Cited Introduction Genetically modified organisms are organisms that are created after combining DNAs of different species to come up with a transgenic organism (McDonagh 8). Debates on GMOs have persisted…

Genetically Modified Organisms and Their Benefits These are plants and animals that are created by scientists through combining genes from other animals or plants. The combination of genes from different species creates a special species that does not occur naturally. Scientists believe that the use of GMOs as they are commonly referred to, is the…

Genetically Modified Organisms: Pros and Cons Genetically modified organisms are organisms that are created after combining DNA from a different species into an organism to come up with a transgenic organism (McDonagh 8). The controversy surrounding the development and consumption of GMOs has been ongoing for years now. The development of genetically engineered organisms brings…

Genetically-Modified Fruits, Pesticides, or Biocontrol? Citrus greening is a bacterial disease originating from China that was brought to the Americas in 2004 (Byrne et al. 506). Ever since, it has affected orange trees across South America, eventually reaching the southeastern shores of the USA. This disease influences the trees from the roots, slowing down metabolism,…

Genetically Modified Products: Positive and Negative Sides Many people do not appreciate genetically modified organisms (GMOs) due to the lack of depth in knowledge. When asking some individual about GMOs, he or she might speak most of the time about the food and its harm. However, it is not a reason to claim only the…

Genetic Modification of Organisms to Meet Human Needs Table of Contents Introduction Better Food Production Better Economics Counterarguments and Conclusion Introduction One of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century has been the ability of humans to modify organisms to satisfy their needs. This advancement has had many impacts on human lives, both negative…

Genetically Modified Pineapples and Their Benefits Table of Contents Case Analysis Answering a Case Study Question Case Evaluation and Feedback References Case Analysis The case studies several important aspects of genetically-modified pineapple cultivation. The research is motivated by the fact that GMO technologies are becoming increasingly common in agriculture. The paper covers the existing benefits…