Alexis and I are going to be partners on this one :)
check the rest out HERE!: http://aguschel.blogspot.com
Gartenideen Fur Kleine Garten
4 years ago
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Genetic Disorders #4,5
4) 47, XYY syndrome
Symptoms:
more likely to have behavior problems, possibly due to a higher testosterone level
ometimes taller than average
increased risk of learning disabilities and delayed speech and language skills
characterized by an extra copy of the Y chromosome in each of a male's cells
There are no treatments seeing as there are no real symptoms
5)Hemophillia
Symptoms:
heavy bleeding during monthly periods (menorrhagia),
unusual bleeding after injury or surgery,
bleeding from small cuts that starts and stops over several hours,
frequent or prolonged nosebleeds, and
unusual bleeding from the mouth or gums or after a tooth extraction
Treatments
hormone desmopressin (DDAVP)
donated human blood or from genetically engineered products called recombinant clotting factors
Plasma infusions
Symptoms:
more likely to have behavior problems, possibly due to a higher testosterone level
ometimes taller than average
increased risk of learning disabilities and delayed speech and language skills
characterized by an extra copy of the Y chromosome in each of a male's cells
There are no treatments seeing as there are no real symptoms
5)Hemophillia
Symptoms:
heavy bleeding during monthly periods (menorrhagia),
unusual bleeding after injury or surgery,
bleeding from small cuts that starts and stops over several hours,
frequent or prolonged nosebleeds, and
unusual bleeding from the mouth or gums or after a tooth extraction
Treatments
hormone desmopressin (DDAVP)
donated human blood or from genetically engineered products called recombinant clotting factors
Plasma infusions
Genetic Disorders Project #1,2,3
1) Achondroplasia- characterized by abnormal bone growth that results in short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs, a large head, and characteristic facial features with frontal bossing and mid-face hypoplasia. Intelligence and life span are usually normal, although compression of the spinal cord and/or upper airway obstruction increases the risk of death in infancy.http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/achondroplasia/details.html Clinical Diagnosis
The clinical features of achondroplasia include the following:
Short stature
Rhizomelic (proximal) shortening of the arms and legs with redundant skin folds on limbs
Limitation of elbow extension
Trident configuration of the hands
Genu varum (bow legs)
Thoracolumbar gibbus in infancy
Exaggerated lumbar lordosis, which develops when walking begins
Large head with frontal bossing
Midface hypoplasia
FGFR3 is the only gene known to be associated with achondroplasia.
Treatment: Suboccipital decompression.
2)Alzheimers Disease
Is a progressive and fatal brain disease
Symptoms:
Memory changes that disrupt daily life
Challenges in planning or solving problems
Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
Confusion with time or place
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
New problems with words in speaking or writing
Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
Decreased or poor judgment
Withdrawal from work or social activities
Changes in mood and personality
Gene: Alzheimers is found on the APOE-e4 gene. Everyone inherits a copy of some form of APOE from each parent. Those who inherit one copy of APOE-e4 have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_causes_risk_factors.asp
The Society's Black and Minority Ethnic Communities Project was set up to increase our understanding and to share our knowledge of dementia by working in partnership with people from the black and minority ethnic communities in London
http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=412
There is no cure for alzheimers at the moment
3) Anemia
describes the condition in which the number of red blood cells in the blood is low. For this reason, doctors sometimes describe someone with anemia as having a low blood count
Symptoms:
Fatigue
weakness
shortness of breath
lightheadedness
palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly)
looking pale
abnormal hemoglobin molecules is the cause of Anemia
Treatment:
iron supplements
fluids
blood transfusion
oxygen
The clinical features of achondroplasia include the following:
Short stature
Rhizomelic (proximal) shortening of the arms and legs with redundant skin folds on limbs
Limitation of elbow extension
Trident configuration of the hands
Genu varum (bow legs)
Thoracolumbar gibbus in infancy
Exaggerated lumbar lordosis, which develops when walking begins
Large head with frontal bossing
Midface hypoplasia
FGFR3 is the only gene known to be associated with achondroplasia.
Treatment: Suboccipital decompression.
2)Alzheimers Disease
Is a progressive and fatal brain disease
Symptoms:
Memory changes that disrupt daily life
Challenges in planning or solving problems
Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
Confusion with time or place
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
New problems with words in speaking or writing
Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
Decreased or poor judgment
Withdrawal from work or social activities
Changes in mood and personality
Gene: Alzheimers is found on the APOE-e4 gene. Everyone inherits a copy of some form of APOE from each parent. Those who inherit one copy of APOE-e4 have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_causes_risk_factors.asp
The Society's Black and Minority Ethnic Communities Project was set up to increase our understanding and to share our knowledge of dementia by working in partnership with people from the black and minority ethnic communities in London
http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=412
There is no cure for alzheimers at the moment
3) Anemia
describes the condition in which the number of red blood cells in the blood is low. For this reason, doctors sometimes describe someone with anemia as having a low blood count
Symptoms:
Fatigue
weakness
shortness of breath
lightheadedness
palpitations (feeling of the heart racing or beating irregularly)
looking pale
abnormal hemoglobin molecules is the cause of Anemia
Treatment:
iron supplements
fluids
blood transfusion
oxygen
Dissection Free For Me!
From http://www.runet.edu/~caar/dissection/facts.html
The Animals
Animals that are most commonly dissected include frogs, turtles, mice, rats, worms, cats, rabbits, fetal pigs, birds, dogs, and fish. They come from breeding facilities, slaughterhouses, their natural habitats, pet stores, local pounds, and even animal dealers and thieves. Many are killed and "processed" at biological supply companies.
Most animals are killed and dissected (cut apart). Others are vivisected (subjected to an invasive procedure while alive) in demonstrations.
Animals used for dissection can have a miserable existence in the process of being captured, transported, and ultimately killed.
You
The hazardous chemicals used to preserve dead animals as specimens threaten both the environment and human health. Formaldehyde, the most widely used preservative, is a suspected carcinogen; it can harm the environment and poses a health risk to students through skin contact or inhalation of fumes.
Symptoms of formaldehyde exposure include eye, nose, and throat irritation; a persistent cough; respiratory distress; skin irritation; nausea; headache; and dizziness.
Alternatives
Available programs include simulations of the anatomy and/or physiology of humans, rats, frogs, fetal pigs, sharks, and crayfish and other invertebrates. CD-ROMs and videodiscs can offer still, animated, and live-action images, substantial text, and a soundtrack.
The Animals
Animals that are most commonly dissected include frogs, turtles, mice, rats, worms, cats, rabbits, fetal pigs, birds, dogs, and fish. They come from breeding facilities, slaughterhouses, their natural habitats, pet stores, local pounds, and even animal dealers and thieves. Many are killed and "processed" at biological supply companies.
Most animals are killed and dissected (cut apart). Others are vivisected (subjected to an invasive procedure while alive) in demonstrations.
Animals used for dissection can have a miserable existence in the process of being captured, transported, and ultimately killed.
You
The hazardous chemicals used to preserve dead animals as specimens threaten both the environment and human health. Formaldehyde, the most widely used preservative, is a suspected carcinogen; it can harm the environment and poses a health risk to students through skin contact or inhalation of fumes.
Symptoms of formaldehyde exposure include eye, nose, and throat irritation; a persistent cough; respiratory distress; skin irritation; nausea; headache; and dizziness.
Alternatives
Available programs include simulations of the anatomy and/or physiology of humans, rats, frogs, fetal pigs, sharks, and crayfish and other invertebrates. CD-ROMs and videodiscs can offer still, animated, and live-action images, substantial text, and a soundtrack.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Stem Cells
Links about Gene Therapy and Immunotherapy
Gene Therapy
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/genetherapy/whatisgt/
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BA/Gene_Therapy_Overview.php
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/Gene *This one is really good*
Immunotherapy
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/eto_1_3_Immunotherapy.asp
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_1_4X_What_Is_Immunotherapy.asp
http://www.cancernet.com/immunotherapy/
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/genetherapy/whatisgt/
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BA/Gene_Therapy_Overview.php
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/Gene *This one is really good*
Immunotherapy
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/eto_1_3_Immunotherapy.asp
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_1_4X_What_Is_Immunotherapy.asp
http://www.cancernet.com/immunotherapy/
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Should ideology impact science?
I believe that ideology should drive science to a certain degree. Because if you put limits on what we should find out by putting ideology before science we might not reach our full potential. I believe that there should be some thought of our morals while we gain better knowledge of science because if we throw ideology totally out of the loop in science then we might go over the top on what our first intention was. Such as Stem Cell research. I think that we should go as far as we need to help people but we shouldn't go as far a cloning people because out original intention with stem cell research is to cure diseases not make stem cells an economic market for example making custom babies.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
