At first I was quite skeptical about reading an entire book devoted to conservation biology. ... It had been three, long years since I had even taken a biology class. ... In the introduction Wilcove writes "From prehistory to present times the mindless horsemen of the environmental apocalypse have been overkill, habitat destruction, introduction of animals such as rats and goats, and diseases carried by these exotic animals. ... However, Wilcove responds to this weak attempt to help the environment by saying "The cumulative effect of these introductions on native fishes has been nothing le...

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This is why the preservation and knowing the threats to biodiversity is highly recommended, as we ourselves depend so heavily on biodiversity and can help maintain it for future generations. ... A community is classified as "an assemblage of species living close enough together for potential interaction"" (Campbell, Reece, Mitchell-1999- Biology 5th edition, pg 1107). ... Campbell, Reece, Mitchell-1999- Biology 5th edition, pg 1156) The competition between native species of flaura and fauna with introduced exotic species also poses a threat to biodiversity. ... The introduction of exotic speci...

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There is no doubt that evolutionary biology will become more important as the years go on in the search for controls to all diseases. ... In his introduction Lappe frowns on the years of verbiage about "green" politics and "living with nature", citing that medical practitioners still behave themselves as if they were apart from nature. ... The study of evolutionary medicine has grown out of anthropology, evolutionary biology, and population genetics. ... Maybe it is time to look more seriously at this concept of evolutionary biology when studying such diseases as AIDS, cancer, or influenza....

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However, knowledge of cultural relativism cannot successfully provide purpose in life, as it does not help in setting or achieving goals. ... Knowledge of biology itself does not harm civilians. ... Therefore knowledge, in that sense, helps us survive. ... Other than life saving medicines, research into biology and sports science has given a much greater and in-depth understanding of the human body and it's need for exercise and proper food intake. ... In this case, biological knowledge about genes can help provide meaning in the personal lives of relatives of anorexics, as they will be a...

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Introduction The concept of altruism is used in normal situations to refer to selflessness. ... On the other hand, the idea of reciprocity occurs when it can be beneficial to help other people only if there is a chance that those people will reciprocate. ... The notion has become one of the major topics in the field of psychology, especially among researchers in the fields of evolutionary psychology and evolutionary biology. ... These may include emergency aid, charity, courtship gifts and help to join partners, production of public commodity, tipping and environmentalism, among others. ... He...

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Introduction Childhood obesity is a medical condition, which a child's body accumulates excess body fat that eventually causes a negative impact on health. ... Sarah Gollust has her PhD in Health Services and Organization and Policy and her B.A in Biology and works and researches for government institutions. ... There would be prevention and treatment programs to help people who suffer from obesity and it would be more publicized. ...

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Through selective breeding, crops are able to be bred to grow in a low-till plot, and with the ongoing demand for meat, GMOs can help increase production in farm animals. ... However, with the introduction of genetic engineering being somewhat recent, there are many complaints that GMOs may have great impact on our health that is hard to see now. ... They provide agricultural products such as Roundup to help farmers increase yield efficiently and with low-cost. ...

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Introduction Loss of a significant other, especially a spouse, is considered one of lifes most stressful events. While it may be difficult, bereavement is an event that all people experience at some point in their lives. The time frame in which the loss occurs and how the individual reacts to it...

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The article, although fairly easy to read, is geared towards an audience that has a significant amount of scientific knowledge, especially with biology, physiology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. ... Also, the brief introductions to the various sections of the article helped to give some background information to the forthcoming topics. ...

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Keywords: Brain-Based Learning, Cognitive Style, Learning Theory, Traditional Learning Introduction Cognitive and learning theories are among many the many ways a person obtains knowledge. ... The latest research on Brain Based Learning theory drew from multiple discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Genetics and Neurology (Kaur, 2013; Jensen, 2008). ... Never before have neuroscience and classroom instruction been so strongly associated because evidence based on neuro-imaging may help determine the most effective ways to teach. ...

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