1.(½ – 1 page double spaced) How has COVID-19, being quarantined, having Northerner Illinos University courses become online, and everything else that has transpired since our last “in person” class have affected you? What has been your personal take-away (good or bad) from this COVID-19 tragedy? How would you rate the support you felt from […]
What are the 7 human coronaviruses and what is virology of them (genome and genes, genus, family, proteins of all 7 human Coronaviruses)?
Please write a 8 to 11-page literature review (single-spaced; ~15 references), including figures if appropriate, about a biochemical process related to SARS-CoV viruses. The paper should also include 2 pages that outline two new experiments that should be done to further our understanding of your topic. Additional pages can be used for references. Note: figures […]
Please write a 7 to 10-page literature review (single-spaced; ~15 references), including figures if appropriate, about a SARS, MERS, and the new SARS-CoV2. Additional pages can be used for references. Note: figures are encouraged but there needs to be seven pages of text. In other words, do not fill the paper with images. You must remain objective and […]
In the mid-1950s, the first study linking cigarette smoking to lung cancer was published. In the decades that followed, many other studies supported this finding and a host of other health-related effects attributed to smoking were uncovered. Over the last few decades, cities and states have created local regulations prohibiting smoking in certain public places. […]
Imagine you are the CEO of a healthcare organization. You would like to implement a patient-centric health information technology approach within the organization. This approach needs to take into consideration health care costs and safety. You need your executive team on board to ensure successful implementation of this patient centric healthcare technology information system. You […]
In multicellular organisms, most cells that are created by mitosis are integrated into the structure of the organism. This week’s lesson looks at what happens to cells that don’t integrate properly, that are not needed, or that fail certain quality-control checkpoints in the cell cycle. Watch the Khan Academy video about apoptosis found at: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/stem-cells-and-cancer/v/apoptosis […]
his week you are exploring how emerging DNA technologies impact our society. View the NBC News story about CRISPR found at: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/life-changer-965215299885, then, address the following questions: What applications of CRISPR look particularly promising for improving human well-being? Justify your response. Discuss the ethical issues you believe have arisen or are likely to arise with […]
In California, Pacific Northern rattlesnakes prey on California ground squirrels. Their relationship is a great example of co-evolution. Read the article about their relationship found at https://news.osu.edu/how-is-rattlesnake-venom-like-fine-wine-both-have-regional-varieties/, and then address the following questions: Explain why the relationship between these two species is considered an example of co-evolution. What did you find most interesting or significant […]
In the section about viruses, our textbook discusses how new strains of flu arise via viral reassortment (page 245). This is also known as genetic reassortment. Read the following recent article from MIT News about tracking the spread of bird flu that discusses the impact of reassortment: http://news.mit.edu/2017/tracking-spread-bird-flu-alaska-north-america-0317. Next, address the following: Discuss the factors […]
