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Book Review on Gould's Panda's Thumb
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This 5 page paper reviews this intriguing collection of essays by the controversial scientist Stephen Jay Gould. Evolution is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA147pna.rtf

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Anthrax, and Brucellosis
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A 10 page overview of three potentially fatal diseases. Includes their effects on cattle and man as well as discussions on possible treatment methodologies and preventions. Outlines research efforts to develop vaccines and gives an overview of the different types of legislation which has evolved in response to the threat of these and other diseases. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Cowmad.doc

Brain Response/Males & Aggression
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A 10 page research paper that examines research on brain chemistry and aggression that differentiates between the responses of males and females. This review of literature examines research that pertains to brain research and the neurotransmitters in the brain that have been shown to affect aggressive behavior. This body of data suggests that there are a discernible differences between the response of males and females to aggression and competitiveness that can be traced to differences in brain chemistry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khhoragg.rtf

Brassica rapa: Life History of the Plant Known Variously as Wild Turnip and Birdsrape Mustard
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A 5 page overview of the life history of Brassica rapa, a flowering plant known commonly as both a wild turnip and as birdsrape mustard. Considered an invasive weed in the Americas, this species exhibits distinctive taxonomy and ecology. This paper discusses specific features of the plants taxonomy, reproduction, and the characteristic glycosides and enzyme complement which serve as a biochemical shield protecting the plant from certain predators but at the same time which can be utilized by a narrow group of herbivores.
Filename: PPmustrd.wps

Brave New World of Biotech
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of the sociological impact of biotechnology. The writer uses "Brave New World" and "Gattaca" as a springboard to discuss the fears that biotech engenders and argues that the benefits outweigh the risks of such technology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khbiotek.wps

Brood Parasitism Among the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus): Genetic or Behavioral?
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A 14 page literature review of brood parasitism among the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Explores the concept of whether genetic makeup determines host preference or if this phenomena is really a result of the mature bird seeking out habitat in which it was raised and consequently encountering more nests of a specific species in that habitat than would be present in others (i.e. natal philopatry). Includes a 1 page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcuckoB.wps

Canine Oral Spirochetes
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A 12 page overview of canine oral spirochetes, concentrating on Treponema denticola, Treponemapectinovorum, and Treponema maltophilum. Notes that although oral microflora cannot be held solely responsible for the presence or absence of periodontal disease and associated conditions, thesemicroflora do manifest differently in healthy verses diseased tissue. This observation is true both in the species which are present and in what concentrations they are present. Suggests laboratory methodologyfor qualifying and quantifying their presence, as well as linking thatpresence to periodontal disease. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPspiroc.wps

Care and Maintenance of a Koi Pond
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A 4 page paper which examines how to care for and maintain a Koi pond. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAkoi.rtf

Carolus Linnaeus, Demitri I Mendeleev and Leonhard Euler
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This 5 page paper outlines the work and achievements of these three men that focus on the logical organisation of information and the ability to classify information into logical groups. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmendel.rtf

Catalase -- The Enzyme
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A 6 page overview of the enzyme catalase, its function in both the living organism and as an isolated form in commercial applications. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Catalase.wps