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Ephedra nevadensis
Biology of the Species
“Ephedra nevadensis is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America.
Fig 1. Western North America
Fig 2. Western North America (Green mormon tea)
It is found in rocky and sandy soils, generally in areas without trees. More than other North American Ephedra ...
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Go To Your Local Farmers Market
I am a food lover and like to try out unfamiliar food items in my meal. Recently, I tried out a vegetable, which I had just heard of, and never eaten before. The vegetable was an egg plant. The eggplant is a subtropical plant type, ...
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Endocrine System: Diabetes
Endocrine System: Diabetes
Introduction
Human endocrine system - the system of glands, localized in the central nervous system, organs and tissues, and one of the major regulatory systems of the body.Regulatory influence of the endocrine system via the hormones , which are characterized by high biological activity (providing the vital ...
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ENVIRONMENTAL POISONS
Environmental Poisons that can affect Humans
Abstract
This paper discusses how everyday products are harming human health. Humans are coming in contact with toxic chemicals and materials through household products (Risdahl, 2001). Detergents, deodorants, and household cleaners may appear to be harmless but have a grave impact on human conditions that ...
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GLOBAL WARMING
Global Warming
Global Warming
Introduction
Present Scenario of Global Warming
At present the current scenario of global warming is increasing and is drastically changing the climate of the on which nearly all the living things are greatly relying. According to the scientist and researchers there are a number of things that are ...
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PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Photosynthesis and Semi-Conductor Based Solar Cells
Photosynthesis and Semi-Conductor Based Solar Cells
Introduction
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants to trap solar energy making it the most efficient and reliable power supply. For years scientists have been researching and experimenting to develop an artificial process to produce and retain solar energy. They ...
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Field Trip
Introduction
A trip to the Seattle Aquarium was one of the best adventures which I can always relate, cherish and even relate to people. Attaining information about the various species that are living and breeding under water was a thrilling experience. The trip covered with a guide who explained each ...
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Mendel's Research
Introduction to Mendel's Research
Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics, was an Austrian monk whose experiments on the transmission of hereditary characteristics have become the foundation of the current theory of heredity. Mendel's laws explain the traits of the offspring from knowledge of the characteristics of their parents.
1856 Mendel began ...
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GELLAN GUM GEL
Gellan Gum Gel
Abstract
In the following study, the investigation of structural and mechanical properties of low acyl gellan gum gel in the existence of sodium chloride has been done by the use of large deformation compression experiments. The study concluded that the concentration of gellan gum varies from 0.6 ...
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FERTILIZATION IN MAMMALS
Process of Fertilization in Mammals
Process of Fertilization in Mammals
Introduction
The process of fertilization in mammals includes fusion and binding of sperms and eggs. Sperms are free swimming and egg can be ovulated. In recent years, accessible information is accumulating regarding the role and importance of carbohydrate residues during sperm ...