DNA's effect on Forensic Science

The aim of this investigation is to examine the structure and steps involved in a forensic investigation, to determine the reliability of DNA evidence through DNA profiling. This will be explored through the process of DNA extraction, the equipment used, and the steps of identifying genetic information of people at a crime scene; where the … Read more

Drainage Patterns 'O' Reilly curves

Type 1 ‘ Normal Normal uptake with prompt washout. Rapid rise in curve, peaks at 2-5 minutes, with a normal rapid washout (curve falls quickly). Type 2 ‘ Obstructed Rising uptake curve, no response to diuretic ie curve continues to rise (obstruction). Anything but an exponentially falling curve could be considered evidence of obstruction. Beware … Read more

Chromosome counts

Chromosome counts for 1364 accessions of 801 vascular plants endemic to Italy have been extracted from Chrobase.it (http://bot.biologia.unipi.it/chrobase/ last accessed 12 May 2016). Chrobase. It is the largest online dataset of chromosome counts for the Italian vascular flora (Peruzzi & Bedini, 2014), hosting cytogenetic data for endemic and non-endemic species. For this study we only … Read more

Safety assessment of new plant varieties (GMO vs non-GMO)

For the safety assessment of new plant varieties most countries have adopted a process-based legislation, where the techniques applied in the plant breeding strategy determine the procedure for market approval. In other countries, there is a more product-based legislation, where the characteristics of new plant varieties determine the procedure for market approval, but also in … Read more

The Human Genome project (HGP)

The main reason for the successful completion of the Human Genome was that it allowed investments and help from the researchers and collaborators all over the world moving beyond the borders in an effort to understand the heritage of our molecules and also to benefit from the techniques and approaches provided by researchers all over … Read more

Adeno associated virus (AAV) vectors

In cardiac clinical trials and animal models experiments, functional foreign genes were transferred into cardiomyocytes of patients and in animal hearts respectively using adeno associated virus (AAV) vectors. The delivery routes included were intracoronary injection, myocardia injection, sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA2a) pump and molecular cardiac surgery with recirculating delivery (MCARD). Adeno associated virus (AAV) … Read more

Test methods on the alkali carbonate reaction in concrete

Critical evaluation of test methods and experimental standards and non-standard on the alkali carbonate reaction in concrete Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: 1.0 The most common reaction of alkali aggregate reaction is alkali-silica reaction(ASR), but there is other kind of alkali aggregate reactions which has been recognized as being different from that of the more common and … Read more

Identifying an unknown organism from a cell phone

Identifying an unknown organism from a cell phone by using a variety of different lab methods throughout the semester. Introduction Bacteria are singular bacterium that consist of large domains of prokaryotic organisms. Their cell structure is simple due to the fact that they have no nucleus or membrane bound organelles and their genetic information is … Read more

Risk factors for alcohol abuse in men who have sex with men

Annotated bibliography: Risk factors for alcohol abuse in men who have sex with men Gilbert, P. A., Perreira, K., Eng, E., & Rhodes, S. D. (2014). Social stressors and alcohol use among immigrant sexual and gender minority Latinos in a non-traditional settlement state. Substance Use & Misuse, 49(11), 1365–1375. https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2014.901389 This study examined the relationships … Read more

Monsanto vs. the world

  Owing to the rapidly increasing field of technology over time, especially in Genetic Engineering (GE) and Biotechnology, agricultural techniques around the world have become more modernised and efficient in order to supply enough food for the world, with only a few countries still using their ”old fashioned farming” techniques which have been passed down … Read more

Patterns formed by increasing the scale factor – maths

MATHS COURSEWORK-1 Question: – To investigate the patterns formed in perimeters and areas of different triangles/polygons by increasing the scale factor. Introduction- Corresponding sides change by the same scale factor. What does this mean? It means that all the sides of the small figure are multiplied by the same number to obtain the lengths of … Read more

Swine influenza infections

Economic losses due to swine influenza infections are substantial and affect the swine industry globally. Swine influenza ranks among the top three major health challenges in the swine industry. Swine influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by influenza type A virus (IAV) of the family Orthomyxoviridae. IAV’s genome consists of eight RNA strands in … Read more

Medicinal plants and wound healing

1. INTRODUCTION Medicinal plants and their products have been important resources for mankind health from long times to the present day. According to World Health organization (WHO), the most of the peoples are depends on traditional health care system for many health problems. Plants and their products can be used in prevention, alleviation of pre-ailment … Read more

Why was silicone elastomer chosen as the material to support the TFM?

This literature review looks at the reasons why a silicone elastomer was chosen as the material to support the TFM (modified PTFE) facing and allowing the possibility of achieving the objective of improving diaphragm life exposed to steam at high temperatures. The reviewed work will look at the silicone compound and aspects such as different … Read more

Bio-Butanol Production Potential in the UK from Marine Macro-Algae

1. Introduction 1.1 Current situation on fossil fuels and biofuels In the past decade, the world has been facing critical environmental issues about fossil fuels exhaustion, carbon dioxide emission and also climate changes. Since people realise that fossil fuels will not last longer, then biofuels were introduced into the market. Presently, biofuel is one of … Read more