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A condition known as icthyosis hystrix gravior appeared in a boy in the early eighteenth century. His skin became thick and formed loose spines that were sloughed off at intervals. When he grew up theis “porcupine man” married and had six sons, all of whom had this condition and several […]

A corporation in the United States is about to expand its business globally. As part of this expansion, it will begin to sell its products in Europe and Asia. In addition, it plans to open a manufacturing plant in Asia. The president and chief executive officer (CEO) is concerned; he […]

Biology Assignment Question 1: Growth Models Using your favorite Web search tool, find examples of countries for each population growth model (rapid, slow, zero). Use examples other than the ones described in the text or the lecture. What evidence can you find to support your choices? What problems/challenges/opportunities do these […]

Question 1) In a family with familial breast cancer, a BRCA1 mutation has been identified in the index case, a women of 51 years old with breast cancer. Her daughter of 27 is not affected, but is willing to take predictive testing. As a clinical geneticist, what would you certainly […]