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C/N/834. Mock Press Release: “The DRD4 exon 3 VNTR polymorphism and addiction-related phenotypes a review” by McGeary

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900
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper offers a mock press release containing a review by Dr McGeary of the research into the role played in the development of addiction by a single gene that controls the sensitivity of D4 dopamine receptors. The findings of the research are explained in layman’s terms, its importance and application are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Mock Press Release, DRD4 exon 3 VNTR polymorphism and addiction-related phenotypes, review, McGeary,

 

C/M/2968. Reflective analysis of biomedical research

WORDS:
710
DATE:
2012
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The paper provides a reflective self-analysis with regard to several tasks performed by the researcher for the biomedical research into blood borne parasites. The challenges posed by the assignments are defined, techniques used in the experiments are detailed. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Reflective analysis, biomedical research,

 

C/N/816. Proposal. Brn-3a transcription factor

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1050
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to identify the appropriate amino acid residues in the Brn-3a POU domain and ?-internexin regulatory proteins that are responsible for controlling the transcription activity of Brn-3a target promoters. Literature is reviewed on the impacts of Brn-3a transcription factor. The objectives, scope and hypothesis of the research are formulated, the methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Brn-3a, transcription factor, promoters,

 

C/N/812. Viability of transgenesis for control of insect transmitted diseases: Malaria

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2600
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the viability of transgenesis for the control of insect transmitted diseases, i.e. Vector-borne diseases (VBD), and the methods used to cope with them using Malaria as an example. The process of transgenesis and its applications in VBD control with reference to malaria are detailed. Challenges associated with transgenesis / genetic modification (GM) are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Viability, transgenesis, insect transmitted diseases, Malaria, Vector-borne diseases, VBD,

 

C/N/810. Measuring Differences in Appetite Regulation

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3000
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the link between a person’s appetite and weight examining the effects of different breakfasts on postprandial blood glucose concentrations. A study is conducted of appetite variables, i.e. hunger, fullness, and desire to eat, triggered by consumption of various macronutrients, to establish their influence on the glucose response and appetite sensations.

 

KEYWORDS: Appetite Regulation, macronutrients, glucose response,

 

C/N/807. Physiological Assessment of Animal Welfare

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1500
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at animal behaviour and welfare focusing on physiological measurements of welfare assessment. The importance of stress free environment in welfare management is argued examining the response of the central nervous system (CNS) to changes in welfare status.

 

KEYWORDS: Physiological, assessment, Animal Welfare, stress free,

 

C/S/555. Re-emergence of nature-nurture debate about gender differences

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5750
DATE:
2012
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59.99 GBP

Re-emergence of nature-nurture debate about gender differences

 

KEYWORDS: Re-emergence, nature-nurture, debate, gender differences, genetics, feminist, soiobiology,

 

C/N/792. Environmental enrichment program for working ferrets

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3550
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the design and implementation of an environmental enrichment program for ferrets Mustela putorius in the UK explaining the need of the enrichment program for working ferrets that are used for hunting rabbits. Common behaviors observed in ferrets in the enriched environment are examined evaluating the efficiency of the enrichment program in boosting animals’ welfare.

 

KEYWORDS: Environmental, enrichment program, ferrets, animals, welfare,

 

C/N/784. Effects of stress on broiler chickens

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2000
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at animal behavioural responses to stress addressing the welfare of broiler chickens in the UK. Effects of long term and short term environmental stressors on the physiology and psychology of broiler chickens are considered discussing welfare problems associated with their maintenance, i.e. heat stress, transportation stress, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Stress, broiler chicken,

 

C/N/775. Determination of Unknown DNA Sample Size by Restriction Enzyme Digestion

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1200
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the experiment in molecular biology used to determine the size of an unknown DNA sample. The objectives of the experiment are outlined, the hypotheses are formulated, the methods and materials are described, the results are presented and discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Unknown DNA, Sample Size, Restriction, Enzyme Digestion,

 

C/N/772. Genetically Modified Crops are Safe for Human Consumption. Discuss

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2750
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the safety of genetically modified (GM) crops for consumption reporting on the application of genetic engineering and biotechnology in agriculture, explaining why the use of GM crops in human diet has raised concerns, and arguing that negative claims against GM crops cannot be scientifically justified.

 

KEYWORDS: Genetically Modified, GM, Crops, Human Consumption,

 

S/N/396. Influence of wakefulness on sleep

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3300
DATE:
2012
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The paper offers definitions of sleep and wakefulness explaining the interaction between sleep and wakefulness by examining the factors that influence sleep, i.e. sunlight, physical activity, psychological wellbeing, medication, etc. The implications of sleep research are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Wakefulness, sleep,

 

C/N/764. Environmental enrichment in giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

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1800
DATE:
2012
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The paper reports on the experiment studying wild and captive behaviours of giant anteaters. A review of relevant literature is presented, the details of the experiment are described discussing its main results and highlighting the importance of environmental enrichment for captive animals.

 

KEYWORDS: Environmental enrichment, giant anteaters, myrmecophaga tridactyla,

 

C/N/763. Behavioral measures of sheep welfare

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1650
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the methods of assessing sheep welfare in various environments. The importance of using animal behavior as an indicator of the animal’s wellbeing is highlighted reporting on tests conducted to examine behavioral patterns in sheep, and discussing the animals’ stereotypic and abnormal behavior.

 

KEYWORDS: Behavioral measures, sheep welfare,

 

C/N/762. DNA amplification using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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1600
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the experiment aimed to amplify ?-xylosidase from Mucor and Cladosporium using degenerate primers in a polymerase chain reaction. The stages of the experiment are described, its results are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: DNA amplification, Polymerase Chain Reaction, PCR,

 

C/N/757. Review of organic acids, antibiotics, herbs and spices

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3000
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper presents a review of organic acids, i.e. sorbic acid, benzoic acid, propionic acid, and medium-chain fatty acids, antibiotics, i.e. natamycin and nisin, metabolites from lactic acid bacteris, i.e. diacetyl, microgard, reuterin, herbs and spices, i.e. essential oils, phenoloc acids, etc. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: organic acids, antibiotics, herbs, spices,

 

C/N/752. Impact of heat shock factors on Arabidopsis

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2012
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines the features of Arabidopsis thaliana used as a model organism in plant biology defining types of stress that plants undergo, and describing the impact of stress on plant characteristics. Effects of heat shock factors (HSF) on the gene transcription of Arabidopsis thaliana are examined.

 

KEYWORDS: heat shock factors, HSF, Arabidopsis thaliana, gene transcription,

 

C/N/751. Use of protein microarray in detecting autoantibodies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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2400
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper presents a report on the results of the study: “Using protein microarray to detect autoantibodies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)” providing a description of COPD and its pathology, highlighting advantages of protein microarray, evaluating the study against previous research, indicating its limitations and considering the avenues of future work.

 

KEYWORDS: protein microarray, autoantibodies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD,

 

C/N/750. Report on blood agglutination test for different blood groups

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1100
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper reports on the agglutination test in four patients with different blood types discussing antibodies and antigens present in each blood type, examining agglutination factors, and addressing the problem on inheritance patterns and transfusion possibilities.

 

KEYWORDS: blood agglutination, blood groups,

 

C/N/749. Methods of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms in general and laboratory population

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780
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the risks of pathogens’ transmission to humans discussing biological safety levels in humans and animals and respective laboratory requirements. Methods of controlling the spread of infectious microorganisms are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: infectious microorganisms, laboratory,

 

S/N/390. Bioethanol production from coconut husk through enzymatic hydrolysis

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3400
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

This study aims to produce bioethanol from coconut husk (Cocos nucifera L.) through enzyme hydrolysis. The objectives are to observe qualitatively in terms of color change the presence of glucose resulting from the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulosic material in coconut husk, and to determine the amount of ethanol produced from the hydrolyzed glucose upon fermentation. The paper provides a review of the related literature, and this is followed by the research methodology. The results and findings are discussed before the paper then concludes with recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Bioethanol, coconut husk, Cocos nucifera L, enzyme hydrolysis, glucose, cellulosic material, fermentation, glucose,

 

C/N/747. Effect of food intake on gherlin mRNA expression level proventiculus in broiler chicken and effect of food intake on adiponectin, ASIP, POMC and VISFATIN gene expression in fat tissues

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6250
DATE:
2012
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69.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impacts of feed restraints on the gene expression of ghrelin, ASIP, POMC and VISFATIN in broiler chicken. Chicken gherlin cDNA in proventriculus tissue in broiler chicken is considered, the impact of fasting on the gene expression of adiponectin in anterior pituitary gland, liver and adipose tissue is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: food intake, gherlin mRNA, proventiculus, broiler chicken, adiponectin, ASIP, POMC, VISFATIN, gene expression, fat tissues,

 

C/N/745. Enzymatic biodegradation of plant

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1450
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the production of biofuel and the application of biodegradation of plant material in food and pulp industry. Plant cell wall components and plant degrading enzymes are examined including xylanase, xylosidase, and cellulose. Biotechnological methods are considered that can enhance the process of biodegradation by means of cloning.

 

KEYWORDS: Enzymatic biodegradation, plant, biotechnological,

 

C/N/727. Dissertation. Comparison of two different strains of Group B Streptococcus using photodynamic therapy

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9450
DATE:
2012
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99.99 GBP

The dissertation addresses the risk of Group B streptococcus (GBS) transfer from women vagina to neonates during birth, using photodynamic therapy (PDT) to compare two different strains of Group B Streptococcus. Literature is reviewed on the molecular basis of pathogenic infection across the maternal-infant barrier (V-GBS) and urinary tracts (U-GBS). Virulence factors of GBS are outlined, the pathogenesis of GBS disease is identified, preventative treatments to avoid neonatal GBS infection are considered. A study is conducted of sensitivity patterns and protein expression profile to establish whether V-GBS isolated from women vagina and U-GBS isolated from urinary tract of infected patients, are different strains. The methods of the study are described. Conclusions are made about pathogenic mechanisms by which GBS cells cause disease and the effectiveness of PDT novel drugs in killing the GBS cells.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, different strains, Group B Streptococcus, GBS, photodynamic therapy, PDT, maternal-infant, neonates, vagina, urinary tract,

 

C/N/724. Cloning and identifying beta xylosidase from Mucor and Cladosporium

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8350
DATE:
2012
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89.99 GBP

The paper reports on cloning and identifying beta xylosidase from Mucor and Cladosporium. The methodology of the experiment is detailed. Conclusions are made that promoters for the β-xylosidase genes 2 are operational at the least in E. coli and that beta xylosidase gene expression is possible through the recording from any one of the promoters.

 

KEYWORDS: Cloning, beta xylosidase, β-xylosidase, Mucor, Cladosporium, E. coli, gene expression,