Essays and Research Papers on Biology

This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of cellular function. Concentrating on cellular function in viruses, the author utilizes RNA to illustrate the view that the cell is a supramolecular machine. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at stem cells, what makes them unique, their characteristics, such as non specialisation and proliferation and the differences between stem cells from adults and stem cells from embryos or foetuses. The paper also includes consideration of the current research that is taking place and the potential uses of stem cells ...

In certain tissues much of the mass of material is made up of extracellular matrix (ECM). This 5 page paper describes some examples of such tissues and looks at the role ECM plays and its' make up in different areas. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 4 page paper describing the method by which ribosomes synthesize proteins in the cell’s cytoplasm. The paper identifies amylase as being one of the body’s proteins, one so specific that its presence in blood confirms diagnosis of pancreatitis, a potentially fatal disease. Includes one figure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the origins, evolution, and purposes of cyanobacteria Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines circadian rhythms and sleep deprivation in regards to the student tradition of "all nighters" in order to cram for tests. The writer argues that research shows this practice to be detrimental to academic performance and explains the scientific facts behind this assessment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper arguing that embryonic stem cell research should be permitted on embryos created in fertility clinics not supported by federal funds. Though we should proceed cautiously and certainly not allow creation of embryos solely for research purposes, neither should we reject out of hand investigating the use of stem cells already ...

A 9 page research paper that offers a literature review that summarizes six research studies having to do with color perception. The author offers a brief synopsis of each study, relating the basic parameters of the study to the topic of research that addresses the underlying physiological mechanisms in the brain that pertain to ...

A 10 page discussion of global warming as it is influenced by natural processes determined by the earth's rotation around the sun, natural processes encapsulated by the theories of Serbian astrophysicist Milutin Milankovitch. The author of this paper asserts that the actions of those natural processes have been added to by pollution and activities ...

This 5 page paper examines the process of synaptic transmission. The paper starts with the historical view, looking at the way understanding has developed. The processed themselves are then outlined and the paper ends by considering how imbalances can result in clinical conditions. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of color. The author examines color and our perception of it from both a scientific and a cultural standpoint. A discussion is included on how the light spectrum relates to color and how techniques such as infrared photography can be used to more carefully explore color. Details ...

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.