Part 1: Directions: Explore the attached article and videos. Answer the associated questions with a few short sentences. Please submit under the “journals” tab under the heading “DNA: Gene therapy and cloning”. DNA : Gene therapy and cloning Picture courtesy of http://img.timeinc.net/time/2001/stemcells/images/stemcells.jpg What are the ethical issues surrounding the stem […]

Case 1 Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDHC) deficiency This is a fairly rare genetic disorder. The enzyme thatconverts pyruvate to acetyl CoA is deficient. How will cellrespiration be affected? What symptoms will be observed? For more information, perform an Internet search using”pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDHC) deficiency” asthe search terms. Case 2 […]

1. Present the comparison of cardio selective and non-selective beta-blockers most commonly used for treatment of hypertension. 2. Present the rationale of clinical applications of muscarinic receptors antagonists in ophtalmology for refraction testing or for glaucoma treatment. 3. Describe the mechanism of action of intravenous injection of epinephrine or norepinephrine. […]

Lab 1 – Introduction to Science Exercise 1: The Scientific Method Dissolved oxygen is oxygen that is trapped in a fluid, such as water. Since many living organisms require oxygen to survive, it is a necessary component of water systems such as streams, lakes, and rivers in order to support […]