Dengue Fever Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a flu-like viral disease common throughout the tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world, mainly in urban and peri-urban areas. Today, it afflicts an estimated 50 million to 100 million in the tropics (Epstein, 2000). The virus has four antigenically related serotypes, which are named DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4. Each dengue se

Cloning Cloning: How far will it go' Everyday people find themselves at a crossroads that requires a decision as to which path to follow. In the past few years, scientists have gained knowledge about cloning that could impact our lives for centuries to come. As a society we are at a crossroads and we will have to decide how to use this knowledge. Will we choose to increase our

Fuel Cells Fuel Cell Background Information 1. INTRODUCTION Petroleum, the worlds most prolific fuel, is becoming more scarce and its burning produces emissions which shoulder much of the responsibility for air pollution (Fig. 1). Contributions also come from deforestation, carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, and methane release. In order to reverse the trend of destroying the

Alternate Fuels Many large automobile industries are now experimenting with ways to make modern day vehicles more fuel-efficient and more environmentally safe. Alternative fuel sources used to power vehicles are currently one of the main ideas being focused on. There’s a need to decrease pollution associated with burning fossil fuels while increasing fuel efficiency. It’s within the i

Effects Of Sewage Pollution Issue What are the negative influences of Sewage Pollution on Marine Life' Introduction By far the greatest volume of waste discharged to the marine environment is sewage. Without treatment, crude sewage flows into natural waters and causes pollution. Sewage effluent contains industrial waste, rainwater and water from domestic baths and washing ma

Malaria Malaria and Plasmodium Malaria is one of the most prevalent and dangerous diseases known to man. It has existed for centuries and affects a myriad of people in the tropical region. Even today, with our newly discovered treatments for many of the tropical diseases, over 10% of the people that are infected with malaria each year and do not receive proper treatment die from infec

Bio L,ab Most experiments can be broken down in to three parts as shown in the diagram to the right. In Part 1, the Sample preparation/calculation stage, you determine what to do to get your starting materials to react. You might ask yourself questions such as: how many grams of the starting materials do I need, what Molarity are the solutions, how many milliequivalents of each subst

Characteristics Of Bipolar Disorder Characteristics of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder or Manic depression is a very serious psychological disorder in the brain. What is the main cause of the disorder' What are the signs and symptoms of the disorder' What treatments or drugs can they take to help control the symptoms' How dose being diagnosed effect peoples everyday lives. Bipo

Ethanol From Wood Ethanol From Wood,Article Summary Have you ever thought about how we get the energy to run the things we take for granite every single day' There are many sources of energy that are used for transportation, heat, light, and the manufacturing of goods of all kinds. The development of science and civilization is closely linked to the availability of energy in useful

Vegetarianism Vegetarianism Vegetarianism is a personal choice. Being a vegetarian is a way of eating. For some teens and adults, it’s a whole lifestyle that involves avoiding anything of animal organ. Following a vegetarian diet is a personal choice, as is any diet. There are three types of vegetarians and many other types of vegetarian diets. When vegetarianism gained popularity.

E-commerce The technology of today is vastly innovative and beneficial to those who know how to manipulate it. The Internet era is unfolding, anybody can now log on to their computers and take care of their financial business, online in the comfort of their own homes. This is called e-commerce, within the past few years; companies have been excited with the idea of online shopping and co

The Element Nickel The element Nickel’s symbol is Ni. The atomic number is 28 and the atomic mass is 58.6934. There are 14 known isotopes of nickel, 5 stable and 9 unstable. Nickel is primarily used in gas turbines and rocket engines. The boiling point is 2913 C and the melting point is 1455 C. The color of Nickel is almost silver. Nickel is a conductor of electricity and heat. Nickel is

Endangered Species Thousands of species of plants and animals are endangered, and that number increases every year. Every living thing present in an ecosystem plays an important role. For instance if a plant that an animal is entirely dependent on goes extinct, that plant can throw the whole food chain out of order. In the world there are many organizations that are dedicated to helping

Tools Of Space Exploration Subject: Space Station / Space Craft Title: “Tools of Space Exploration” Introduction Tremendous break through’s in astronomical study have been achieve through instrument of various telescopes. These telescopes vary in size strength, structure, sophistication and other differences. There are Earth base type telescopes and orbital type telescopes, bo

Nuclar Energy In our society, nuclear energy has become one of the most criticized forms of energy by the environmentalists. Thus, a look at nuclear energy and the environment and its impact on economic growth. Lewis Munford, an analyst, once wrote, "Too much energy is as fatal as too little, hence the regulation of energy input and output not its unlimited expansion, is in

Birth Defects Chapter I The Problem “Honey, I’m pregnant!” For a father, that is a news of joy and good tidings. That he can bring forth a life into this world. On the mother’s part, it is the fulfillment of being a woman, or the essence of her being, that is, to conceive and carry life. Many of us believe a child is “just” one of nature’s wonders. Yes, it actually is, but on s

Identification Of A Suspect Through Two Means Of Scientific Analysis Because of discoveries in recent years and technological advances, the ability for Crime Scene Investigators to examine material found at crime scenes has exponentially increased. The main point of a Crime Scene Investigator is to be able to link a suspect to a crime scene, eventually arresting him as the perpetrator.

Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Review General Botany is the study of plants in our environment. We are required to use a textbook named, Biology of Plants, by Raven, Evert and Eichhorn. This is the sixth edition of the textbook which was copyrighted most recently in 1999. The proposed textbook for next year’s use is titled, Introduction to Botany, by Murray W. Nabors. It boasts a 20

Effects Of Smoking Weed Effects of Smoking Weed Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. A dry, shredded green/brown mix of flowers, stems and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, is usually smoked as a cigarette (joint), or in a pipe (bowl, bong). It is also smoked in blunts (cigars that have been emptied of tobacco and refilled with weed). Wee

Fresh Water Jelly Fish Freshwater Jellyfish My species is the freshwater jellyfish. Its scientific name is Craspedacusta Sowerbyi. Taxonomically it is included in the kingdom of Animalia, the phylum of Cnidaria, the class of Hydrozoa, the order of Hydroida, the family of Olindiidae, the genus of Craspedacusta, and the species of Sowerbyi (Awake, 2004). Freshwater jellyfish occurrenc

West Nile Virus The West Nile Virus has been a scare for all living species becoming much more prominent over the past few years. In this article it discusses the foundation of the West Nile Virus within the United States. It also brings to point the prediction of wildlife researchers and scientist alike saying that it is going to continue to spread and cause death not only to thousand

Pku Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic inborn error of metabolism that is detectable during the first days of life with appropriate blood testing (newborn screening). The absence or deficiency of an enzyme that is responsible for processing the essential amino acid phenylalanine characterizes PKU. With normal enzymatic activity, phenylalanine is converted to another amino acid (ty

ADHD Parenting is something that no-one person is an expert and that no expert can tell you how to do it. If a person’s child is an absolute angel, does nothing wrong, and gets straight A’s; parenting still is difficult. When a child has a disorder such as ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactive disorder), the child needs much more from the parent than most parents bargain for. Parenting rol

Atom The evolution of the modern atom model took several years to evolved with contribution from different scientists. One of these scientists, the first to come up with a modern model of the atom is JJ Thomson. Thomson proposes that the structure of an atom is mainly a sphere. A sphere that is filled with positive electronic field and contains tiny particles that has a negative charge.

Avagadro Avagadro was born Lorenzo Romano Amadeo Carlo Avogadro. Now it is obvious why he just went by Amedeo Avagadro! He was born in Turnin, Italy to a very wealthy family of lawyers. When he was only sixteen years old, he had already earned his bachelor of jurisprudence. Four years later he then gained his doctorate degree and began to practice law. Although Avagadro had a very s

Biological Significance Of Water The Biological Significance of Water Water is the basis for life. Fortunately, it is the most available compound on earth. The compound is made up of the two different elements: hydrogen and oxygen. Water has a formula of H2O. Two hydrogen atoms are combined with an oxygen atom by sharing electrons via a process called covalent bonding. It is p

Bioremediation Bioremediation: Nature Doing Its Own Dirty Work. By To first understand the concept of in situ bio-remediation, one must first understand the definition of the words. "In situ” means in place, “bio” means living organisms and “remediate" means to solve a problem. Thus, in situ bioremediation is the application of biological treatment to the cleanup of hazardous chemica

Chimpanzees Chimpanzees Chimpanzees have proven to be one of the most scientifically interesting animal species alive today. Many factors contribute to the attention this species receives. In my opinion, the most interesting of which is the extremely close resemblance between humans and chimpanzees. It is a scientific fact that humans and chimpanzees share a 98.5% genetic similarity.

Cocaine Addiction Describe the manner in which cocaine is said to stimulate the brain and discuss how this action contributes to the rapid establishment of addiction' As defined by the American Psychiatric Association, addiction is a "chronically relapsing disorder that is characterized by three major elements: compulsion to seek and take the drug, loss of control in limiting intake,

Conjoined Twins Conjoined Twins Conjoined twins are one of the most interesting and intriguing marvels in the world. Researchers know how conjoined twins are formed, but cannot predict when this phenomenon is going to occur. Another phrase that the nation uses is Siamese twins. Most people do not refer to using this expression, because it is discriminating and was often used to de