Category: Biology

Explain unexpected/expected results by linking this to general biological principles. Describe future experiments that could further the research on this topic

Compare actual results to expected results

Explain unexpected/expected results by linking this to general biological principles.

Evaluate the hypothesis (Describe what the p value means)
Scientists do not PROVE anything in lab reports. Instead the data supports or fails to support hypothesis

Describe future experiments that could further the research on this topic

State real world applications of the information

Choose ONE disease from the two below and evaluate how this disease may be caused by diet. Consider factors other than diet that might lead to the disease.

Diet and Digestion

If our diet is inadequate to sustain our bodies, it can contribute to a number of health issues.

Choose ONE disease from the two below and evaluate how this disease may be caused by diet. Consider factors other than diet that might lead to the disease.
Diabetes Type 2
Cardiovascular disease
AC 1.3 You should aim to write around 200 words.

 Discuss the rationale for dietary and/or physical activity interventions in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases.

[Revision] “Most people don’t know how much fruit and veg they should be eating: A critical review”

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the science underpinning nutrition and physical activity, in the context of human health and disease.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current public health claims and guidance relating to diet and sedentary behaviour.

Discuss the rationale for dietary and/or physical activity interventions in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases.

Define or describe the advance in medicine that relates to our course content. Be sure to use complete sentences and proper paragraph organization in your answer.

Unit 2
For this assignment, you will be required to locate and summarize a reliable

Briefly describe the article's content and explain how the article relates to the course material in the chapter you chose. (Two pages maximum for the assignment).

Define or describe the advance in medicine that relates to our course content. Be sure to use complete sentences and proper paragraph organization in your answer.

 

What are the years covered in this description of biotechnology development?When this article was published, how many pharmaceutical companies were involved in the production of Gardasil?

Evolution of Biotechnology

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2014.1023

What are the years covered in this description of biotechnology development? (0.5 pt)

Choose one of the activities or products developed for patient care in the 1980s and find a source that explains how biotechnology was used for this activity or product.

A. Description (1 pt)
B. url for source (0.5 pt)

Choose one of the activities or products developed for patient care in the 1990s and find a source that explains how biotechnology was used for this activity or product.

A. Description (1 pt)
B. url source (0.5 pt)

Choose one of the activities or products developed for patient care in the 2000 – 2014 period and find a source that explains how biotechnology was used for this activity or product.

A. Description (1 pt)
B. url source (0.5 pt)

When this article was published, how many pharmaceutical companies were involved in the production of Gardasil? (0.5 pt)

What is Gardasil? (0.5 pt)

What are the top four medical disciplines for which the most biotech-developed treatment products have been produced? (1 pt)

Describe a biotechnology advance in medicine that has been developed since 2014. (1 pt)

Provide the url for the site that you used. (0.5 pt)

Describe current global advances in biotechnology. (1 pt)

Provide the url for the site that you used. (0.5)

What are some of your major concerns? Would you want to limit your information about specific issues?

QUESTIONS:

Personal DNA Update. What’s new in Direct-to-Consumer Personal DNA testing? Do some research and share what you found out. Try to find some useful information that could help a person decide if Personal DNA testing is a good idea. A single source is fine; just sum it up briefly using your own personal style. To find a credible source, use ScienceDaily (Links to an external site.) or the Journalism sources (newspapers, magazines) shared in the Research-Based Writing Guide (https://goo.gl/VYyJas (Links to an external site.)). Quote properly or summarize and hyperlink to your source.

For the rest of the Post, research based information is not expected or required, you can respond using background gained from the videos and radio story coupled with your own personal concerns or experiences.

Personal DNA Benefits. In a paragraph, describe at least two important reasons why you personally WOULD or MIGHT want to have a personal DNA test done. Is there a family health issue you are concerned about? (Use best judgment in deciding how much to share). Is there another question such a test could help you answer for yourself or for your offspring?

Personal DNA Risks or Drawbacks. In a third paragraph, describe at least two important reasons that you personally WOULD NOT or MIGHT NOT want to have a personal DNA test done. What are some of your major concerns? Would you want to limit your information about specific issues?

In a final short paragraph, Answer the question: if you had to decide right now, would you have a free test and analysis of your SNPs? If you would accept a free test, what would you want to know based on the results? Explain your choice; what were the most important factors in your decision?