Biology

Nonproliferation & Verification — 25 PointsPart A. What are the key factors that have motivated the development of biological weapons by states since its inception? What are the key factors that have led states to abandon biological weapon programs since the BWC came into effect? Explain why the verification protocol for the BWC collapsed in 2001. Explain why the U.S. opposed the protocol even to this day, after several presidents and their administrations have come and gone? Use historical and contemporary examples to support you argument.Part B. No new states have been added to public lists of countries with probable or knowledge of biological weapons programs in recent years. Since all of you have written that the BWC has “no teeth,” to what do you attribute the restraint in biological weapons proliferation among states? Do you expect it to continue? Be sure to discuss the potential roles of strategy, science, arms control and norms in such decisions.

For this assignment, you will need to evaluate the bolded statement below. You do not need to do any outside research, but if you do use outside sources be sure to include a full citation at the end of your paper so that the reader can easily locate the source. As usual, you can agree, disagree or agree in part and disagree in part with the statement. A good essay will begin with a strong statement of your thesis and will then support your thesis with facts and ideas that we have covered in the course so far. All essays should be completely free of typos and mechanical errors. Your paper cannot exceed 900 words in length. Any writing beyond 900 words will not be read or considered for evaluation.Brown v. Board of Education was an unjustified grab for political power by the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision violated classical republican norms by dictating policy to democratically elected state legislatures. It violated classical liberal norms by replacing one form of required social ordering – segregation – with another required form – integration- instead of leaving citizens free to choose with whom to associate. It violated common law norms by overturning a long-standing precedent without finding that Plessy’s reasoning was defective. The only justification for the decision was a weak appeal to social science. In Brown, the Court exceeded the constitution’s limits on U.S. Supreme Court authority and unconstitutionally pre-empted state legislative prerogatives.

You have the option to complete a short paper summarizing and critiquing a magazine, newspaper, or online article on a contemporary topic in biology. The paper must be at least three pages in length, #11 font, minimum of 1.5-spaced, and include a summary and critique of the article. • You must include a complete citation for the article at the end of the paper, and paraphrase or quote from the article as needed. • The paper is due at 10 pm 4/2/2021. • All about neatness and compete with minimal mechanical and grammatical errors.The link for the article is :

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Forensic biology is a scientific method of examining, testing, and probing evidence from a crime scene investigation. When you review the history of forensics, you see that there are varying timelines. The history, as compiled by the American College of Forensic Examiners, began as early as the 4,000 BCE. The modern association of forensic biology has been developed into many subdivisions such as toxicology, pathology, anthropology, and odontology, just to name a few.Address the following in your main post:In your own words, what is the definition of forensic biology? Explain.Which of the major subfields do you feel is the most important to forensic biology? Explain.Examples can include serology, entomology, odontology, etc.If you must select 1, which of the following developmental stages of forensic biology do you feel is the most important to the field? Explain why.Antigen polymorphismProtein polymorphismDNA polymorphismHow might each of the above be used in an investigation to clear or convict a criminal? Provide 1 example for each.

Rob and his friends were experimenting with the hallucinogenic Amanita mushrooms, and he experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure. Which of the following is the best explanation for Rob’s symptoms?a. The muscarine in the mushrooms interacted with dopaminergic receptors in Rob’s peripheral nervous system.b. The nicotine in the mushrooms interacted with cholinergic receptors in Rob’s central nervous system.c. The muscarine in the mushrooms interacted with cholinergic receptors in Rob’s peripheral nervous system.d. The muscarine in the mushrooms interacted with cholinergic receptors in Rob’s central nervous system.

Choose two of the “puzzles” that Dr. Gushee shared with us and using either his own definition (above) or principles of deontology, virtue theory, and/or utilitarianism, write a reflective response to the questions posed in Dr. Gushee’s puzzles. You may support your response with our textbook (chapters available on Canvas), the Bible, or other sources, but please cite the information you use in support of your response. Your response should be a minimum of 1 pages (no more than 3), so please be concise, but also frame a logical, coherent response. Do NOT retype the puzzles; just state the puzzle number in your opening paragraph.Several of his 17 “puzzles” are listed below and appear on pp. 33-36 of his book.1. Does the elevation of “each and every human being” to special dignity and rank require or imply a denigration of other species? How does this old-new Christian tradition of human life’s sacredness relate to the value of other forms of life? Can it be sustained alongside proper valuing of God’s creation and its other species?2. Is the focus of “the sacredness of human life” on the human individual, community or species? Or even some aspect of the individual, such as the human body, the human spirit, or even the human “personality” or human “potential”?3. What does it mean to say that the sacredness of human life applies “without exception in all circumstances”? Does this include the developing human in the womb? The embryo in the lab? The human being lingering in a persistent vegetative state?4. What does it mean to say that human beings are “incalculably” precious? Is this the same as “infinite” or “immeasurable”? Can any kind of “price” be put on a human life? Are some human lives ever “worth” more than others?5. What exactly makes human life so precious and sacred? Is it some quality, capacity, or particular set of characteristics that (most) humans have? Is it possible for a human being to lose whatever characteristics or qualities make him or her worthy of the designation “sacred”?6. Does human behavior matter at all to ascribing sacredness to someone? Can a human being behave in such as way as to forfeit his or her sacredness? Or at least forfeit the respect and protection that goes with that status, as defined here? Does the mass murderer or perpetrator of genocide still hold sacred worth?7. The definition never uses the word “person.” Can there ever be a difference between a “human being” and a “person”? What about the distinction that is sometimes drawn between “potential” and “actual” human beings and/or persons?8. Is it possible to specify minimum and maximum obligations to human beings? “Respect” sounds so minimal in comparison with “reverence.” Are some human beings worthy of respect and others of reverence? Could different obligations be related to different relationships, such as the differences between a parent-child relationship and that of two strangers on a subway?9. The definition speaks of protecting human life from “wanton destruction” but does not say “killing” or “destruction of an innocent human being.” Does belief in the sacredness of human life require rejection of any and all violence?10. These claims are grounded in divine revelation, Scripture, and Christ. But what weight can they carry for those who do not accept such authorities? Could the ethic survive if it were retrofitted back to the analytical definition and stripped of all the religious language and authority? Could secular people embrace at least the spirit of this ethic? As a matter of historical fact, have they done so? Does secularization of this ethic change it in any fundamental way?11. Christians have purportedly received this moral obligation through ancient divine revelation. How have they done with it? Have they always recognized and lived by it? What has gone right, and what has gone wrong in their effort to advance life’s sacredness? What can history tell us?

Each year we see flu shots advertised just about everywhere. Many are required to get them due to their professions. The elderly and children are also advised to get them as they are the greatest at risk. There is a growing concern and movement that has led to the proposal of a bill in Rhode Island that says a child can’t attend daycare or pre-kindergarten unless they have received a flu shot. Some believe this could be considered an intrusion into personal liberties. Discuss your thoughts about this issue and if you think this does violate personal liberties. Please be sure to support your stance.

Week 2 DiscussionDiscussion Topic Task: Reply to this topic Due April 1 at 11:59 PMThe discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of week.Passive SurveillanceFor the most part, providers, including physicians and laboratories, are required by state laws to report health conditions. For some communicable diseases, this type of passive surveillance of notifiable diseases helps identify outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, and possible bioterrorism.Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, review priorities in chronic disease prevention and control. Based on your research and understanding, answer the following questions:Has the focus on disease prevention and health promotion shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases? Why or why not?Will a diversion in focus from infectious to chronic diseases leave the United States and other parts of the world at greater risk for pandemics or bioterrorism? Why or why not?How do risk factors and prevention strategies differ from infectious and chronic diseases?When thinking about chronic diseases, how do you perceive the purpose and utility of passive surveillance as an epidemiological tool? Explain with an example of a chronic disease surveillance system. Would you advocate the reporting of select chronic conditions? Why? Give reasons for your answer.

A detailed health and scientific explanation of the disease chosen or problem/gap/disparity area identified which must be relevant to women’s health.E.g. explain what the disease is, which organs or systems it affects, what are the disease presentation causes and symptoms, treatments, outcomes and effects on health and longevity.A thorough literature analysis of the disease or problem etiology and epidemiology globally.i.e. how big is the problem globally, present statistics, are there any identified hot spots, what are the causes and drivers of this problem: eg social, genetic, economic, educational etc. and why do such problems exist?Why is this a specifically pertinent problem to women? Are there any differences in women compared to men? i.e. Highlight if there are any gender differences in either disease etiology and causative factors (health, social or other), etc.