Essays and Research Papers on Biology

This 6 page paper provides an overview of this type of hermit crab that lives in the water. This species is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares two antifungal medications, terbinafine and ketoconazole. The discussion of these two drugs examines the mechanism of action for each medication, the enzymes involved and the manner in which these drugs are metabolized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper that argues against the possibility of human cloning. The writer examines the possible uses for cloning and argues that to reproduce a human being in this manner is repugnant and unethical because it does not considers the needs of the child. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the role of calcium and potassium in the body and the fact that the disruption of calcium and potassium homeostasis certainly has an impact on cell function and the chemical transfer of information required for optimal physical functioning. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that looks into the topic of firefly flashing and its purposes. The writer focuses on the species Photinus Pyralis, the most common firefly in the Eastern US, but also discusses general behavior for the species, hypothesizing that the female flash response increases with the male flash duration. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page paper which summarizes chapter 14 of Charles Darwin’s “Origin of Species.” No additional sources cited.

This is a 9 page paper discussing genetic engineering in food. Genetic engineering (GE) or biotechnology in food involves the process of inserting genetic material into plant or animal breeds in the hopes to develop certain positive characteristics within that breed; characteristics which may have previously taken generations to propagate in the breed. In addition ...

This 20 page paper looks at the evolution and behavior of the honey bee and why it is significant in the scheme of things. How this bee provides an example of how the world is ordered is explored. The argument from design is provided as well. It is suggested that the honey bee's ...

A 3 page paper which discusses how the single cell protein has been called an instant 30 year success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which offers an examination of the deforestation that is taking place in Central America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at these scientific processes and how new technology in regard to evaluating genetic materials are utilized. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This page paper looks at the evolution of the acritarch as evidenced by the fossil record and seeks to explain the sudden changes that took place over a period of fifteen million years during the Neoproterozoic, which long lasting implications into the Cambrian period. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which provides a look at the distribution and evolution of the striped skunk. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at systematics mostly in the realm of science but also in other areas. Stephen Jay Gould's views are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the human impact of a noxious weed common in Oregon. Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) was introduced into Oregon for the purpose of controlling erosion, but it led to an even larger problem. C. scoparius now is a noxious weed in Oregon and has been quite successful in surviving ...

This 3 page paper delves into the science of DNA processing and why it is reliable, but not completely accurate. Several examples are given. The problem of identical twins is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at the Kingdom of Fungi, with particular reference to mycotoxins and their impact on human beings in the context of Sick Building Syndrome. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 5 page paper considers the complex subject of how objects are recognised by the human brain. The paper starts with the concept of structural decomposition and recognition by components and then moves onto the ideas of Humphrey and multiple view theories. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview on how a microbiologist studies cells. Various techniques are discussed inclusive of cell fractionation. The importance of PCR testing is also touched on. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper reviews two articles that examine the role of serotonin, one looks at the implications of depressed serotonin levels and depression, the other looks at impulsive traits related to the polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene-linked polymorphic region. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the importance of saving America's trees and briefly considers some of the problems being faced in conservation efforts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An overview of the phenomenon of ageing from a biochemical perspective, looking at the programmed and random damage theories and the ways in which these might be approached in order to take into account both genetic and stochastic causes of ageing. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 5 page book review that offers a summation of the major points of Steven Johnson's text Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software (2001). This is a fascinating book that offers its readers insight into the latest paradigm on how the natural world is organized. According to this radical ...

This 7 page paper examines lipids, what they are and their constituent fatty acids. The paper discusses the chemical structure of the fatty acids and the various lipids as well as where they are found and their functions. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the basic perspectives of Darwin on the idea of emotions and expressions, then compares his ideas to those discoveries being made by scientists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.