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- 551: Coral Reefs 2
- ... humans in America. Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral are now being tested as bone grafts in humans. More promising testing is being done on other reef organisms to generate chemicals for cancer and AIDS research. If used properly, the reefs of the entire world can better serve humans with medicine rather than with food. There have been many studies on how long the coral reefs will last, and they ...
- 552: Constellations
- ... you can see about 1000 to 1500 stars. Trying to tell which is which is hard. The constellations help by breaking up the sky into more manageable bits. They are used as mnemonics, or memory aids. For example, if you spot three bright stars in a row in the winter evening, you might realise, "Oh! That's part of Orion!" Suddenly, the rest of the constellation falls into place and you ...
- 553: Cannabis Sativa
- ... Marijuana in the medical world is still undergoing many experiments. It is said that cannabis clearly controls nausea and vomiting in many chemotherapy patients. It is also used to stimulate appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients, people say weed cures migraines but "there are as many claim that marijuana, makes migraines worse, as better" (Dalen 61). A California study showed smoking marijuana reduced the damaging pressure inside the eye caused ...
- 554: Coral
- ... humans in America. Also, the porous limestone skeletons of coral is now being tested as bone grafts in humans. More promising testing is being done on other reef organisms to generate chemicals for cancer and AIDS research. If used properly, the reefs of the entire world can better serve humans with medicine rather than with food. There have been many studies on how long the coral reefs will last, and they ...
- 555: Cetaceans And Evolution
- ... but are a seperate and distint development. They contain no bone, and owe their firm and yet flexible shape to underlying fibrous elastic tissue. The body is enveloped in a thick layer of blubber that aids in bouyancy, helps to preserve body heat, and is a source of stored energy. A cetaceans skin is free of sweat glands, oil glands, or hair, and feels much like smooth, wet rubber to ...
- 556: Creatine 3
- ... it's sad to think of the massive effect that it will have on the world if there are severe negative outcomes in the future. It could have similar destruction to society as cancer and AIDS have had. This is because creatine is the most popular supplement on the market today and can be purchased everywhere. Trainers and coaches have noticed that with the use of creatine, the muscles in their ...
- 557: Bridging Technology And Academe
- ... medium between the instructor and students. Course Web sites can include various components, as deemed necessary by the instructor. Generally, the traditional syllabus should be presented, including information about the instructor, the department, and teaching aids. Campus resources such as the library, the computing center, and administrative offices can be "linked" if they have Web sites. Any other resource in electronic, word processed or print format can also be added to ...
- 558: Coral Reefs And Bleaching Phenomenon
- ... are also produced by reef dwelling organisms and posses antimicrobial and antiviral properties (Van Alstyne 1988). In fact, coral produces a natural sunscreen that is currently marketed and also holds promise in generating chemicals for AIDS and cancer research. In 1995, researchers mimicked the structural components of coral and now use the patented super hard compound to repair shattered human bones (Alderage 1995). Further more, coral reefs are naturally extremely productive ...
- 559: Blood Doping
- ... a multitude of problems. The diseases that can be contracted from autologous blood transfusion are severe. Even more frightening is the list of diseases that can be contracted through homologous blood transfusion. It includes hepatitis, AIDS, malaria, and CMV. In addition, shock is a factor to be aware of. All blood doping procedures used in attempt to improve athletic performance is unethical and unfair. Taking a risk like blood doping to ...
- 560: Cfc
- ... increased vulnerability to serious diseases such as leishmaniasis, measles, herpes, TB, and leprosy. Immune suppression can cause a person to become seriously ill and even become fatal with mild illnesses, similar to the effects of AIDS on its patients. Other than the health threats to humans, UV radiation puts many other living organisms in danger. Two thirds of the over 200 types of plants tested became known to be sensitive to ...
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