Essays and Research Papers on Biology

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the achievements of Dr. Virginia Zakian. Emphasis is placed upon her research with yeast Pif1p and its function in inhibiting telomerase. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on the role of the capillaries and tissue as large wounds heal. Various types of wounds are discussed. Bibliography lits 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of pancreatic cancer. A research experiment involving gene suppression is explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of scientific research. Brief summaries are given of the research of Michael Gottlieb and Ronald Graham. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper details cellular division, distinguishing between mitosis, cytokinesis, and meiosis. A discussion of how rapidly reproducing cells resemble cancer cells and are affected by cancer treatment is included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the studies that purport that certain mollusks and other lower animals have the ability to harness internal photosynthesis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the works of Patricia Churchland. The emphasis is on her relation of neuroscience to morality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Dr. Bonnie Bassler's accomplishments. The insights into bacterial quorum sensing are emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of cellular evolution. The work of Aaron Goldman is focused upon. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page essay draws on Darwin's Black Box by Michael J. Behe to argue the case for intelligent design being the most reasonable explanation for the complexity of life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page research paper addresses 3 topics, which are the difference between general and special senses; the endocrine system and the functions of the endocrine system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of where viruses fit within the six kingdoms of life. Clear reasons are given for why they do or not fit into the main classifications of life. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of evolutionary adaptation. The example of Darwin's finches is cited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that describes the mental and physical effects of sleep deprivation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of scientific design. A sample design is explored as an example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discuses two chapters in a book by Jerry A. Coyne. The paper discuses several issues related to evolution. These are an introduction about evolution, the six components of evolution, examples of evolution, natural selection, and evolution without selection, animal and plant breeding, evolution in the test tube, resistance to drugs, ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of chemical weapons. The history of their usage is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that presents evidence that refutes the existence of the G-spot. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of biotechnologies. Technologies affecting medicine, agriculture, and energy are all explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how toxins affect pregnancy. the first trimester is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how blood is pumped through the heart and how the circulatory system works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of mad cow disease. Variants of the disease as well as potential treatments are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about creating savior siblings, which are created to save the life of an already existing sibling. The author explains the ethical and moral debates surrounding this scientific process. There are four sources cited in this paper.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of climate change and evolutionary changes. The example of sifrhippus is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about biodiversity and conservation issues. The author of this paper discusses elephant population, culling, and cloning or endangered animals. There are five sources cited in this paper.