Category: Biology

Please read the article closely, answer the following questions (save your answers in a Word document and the copy and paste them here):
Provide the full reference to this article using this format: Author 1 Last Name, First name initials; Author 2 Last Name, First name initials, (Year of publication). Article title. Journal name in italics Volume#(Issue#): start_page:end_page.
Example:
Shendelman S, Jonason A, Martinat C, Leete T and Abeliovich A. 2004. DJ-1 is a redox-dependent molecular chaperone that inhibits alpha-synuclein aggregate formation. Plos Biology 2(11): 1764-1773.
Is this article primary or secondary literature? If secondary literature, is it a meta-analysis?
What is the thesis of the article?
A) Point to 3 examples of evidence that authors use to support their thesis and B) explain how it connects to the authors’ thesis (2-3 sentences per point).
A) Point to one caveat the authors present that may challenge their thesis. B) Explain how this factor connects to the authors thesis. Caveats are the limitations of the study. We are often tempted to make big assumptions from a single study but each study occurred under specific conditions that limit the range of the conclusions that can be made from the study.
Don’t use quotes, you need to summarize the findings using your own words.

Assessment Traits
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Assessment Descriiption
Pick a biome and ecosystem and create a 500-700 word essay addressing the following:
Refer to the infographic provided and chose a biome to describe with an example ecosystem.
Provide one example of a keystone species found in the biome/ecosystem. Why is this keystone species important to the biome/ecosystem? What defines it as a keystone species?
Provide an example of an invasive species found in the biome/ecosystem. What are some of the negative impacts this invasive species has on the ecosystem? What is being done to mitigate impacts?
Provide one example of an endangered species found in the biome/ecosystem. Briefly discuss the causes of the decline in the species and what is being done to help.
Please refer to the “Biomes and Ecosystems” infographic located in the topic Resources. Also include at least 3 academic sources and make sure all sources are cited in your essay.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

The Endocrine system consists of numerous glands, tissues, and hormones that can be hard to keep track of. As you are reading through the chapter of the textbook this week, create a chart that includes the following information:
GlandHormone NameTarget Organ(s)Primary Function(s) of the HormoneSecretion of the hormone stimulated byDisease due to having too much of the hormoneDisease due to having too little of the hormoneIs this hormone available as a pharmaceutical?
Use bullet points as necessary. This table should help you study the endocrine system and demonstrate that you understand the connections between the individual elements of the system.

Impact of Experimental Conditions on Germination Success and Biomass of Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea)

How to Critique Paper
Paper Critiques- bring a print copy to class and upload to the assignment folder by noon, day of discussion
Format: Use Times New Roman font, size 12. One-inch margins. Single line spacing. One page only. You will have around 30 lines in total. Using a header, list your name and the first author (e.g. “Damer et al.”). Do not critique the layout of the paper…where the Materials and Methods is, where the figures are relative to their accompanying text,
the first section (around 5 lines): very short introduction into the paper (after all we’ve all read the paper) addressing what the basic question of the paper is and what basic conclusion they come up with.
The second section (around 20 lines): go systematically through the paper giving a very short description of the actual experiments (again, we’ve all read the paper) followed by fundamental problems that you have with the design, execution and presentation of the experiments.
The third section (around 5 lines): the grand finale where you totally trash the paper or admit to actually liking it (e.g.: “the experiments of the paper are very sound, but the actual findings represent only a minor step forward for this research field”“while some of the experiments are poorly..”

Please check attachments. Need them done in 20 hours from now so if I select you later still please count hours from now

please answer the following question
Unit 3: Putting cost aside for a moment, do you feel that individual Proficiency Testing, like the current system for cytology, should be instituted for all laboratory personnel? Please defend your opinion.
please use the document I uploaded to answer the question also please see the reference example document for formatting

PLEASE READ THE BELOW ASSIGNMENT AND STATE 7 PROS AND 7 CONS SUPPORTING CLIAC.
AND STATE 7 PROS AND 7 CONS SUPPORTING FDA:
PLEASE USE THE SAME REFERENCE STYLE FROM THE BELOW ASSIGNMENT ” ”
ALSO, ADDITIONA INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm583997.htmLinks to an external site.
“As with many aspects of healthcare, the landscape of CLIA-waived testing has changed greatly since the COVID-19 pandemic.1 There was much greater demand for faster, local testing, especially for infectious diseases.1 The FDA criteria for the determination of testing complexity are: (1) knowledge required to conduct the test, (2) experience and training, (3) testing materials, (4) procedural steps, (5) quality control practices, (6) troubleshooting and maintenance, and (7) interpretation of results.1 The criteria are assigned values 1-3 and values of more than 12 are considered high complexity and values less than 12 are considered moderate complexity.1 The determination of a “waived test” is made by the FDA on the basis that the testing method is designed to have a very low likelihood of inaccurate results and that improper interpretation does not pose a reasonable risk to the patient as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.1
The XW-100 analyzer is the first CLIA-waived CBC analyzer.2 The instrument was designed to be low complexity and qualify for CLIA-waived testing.2 The instrument is intended for use in outpatient clinics and is expected to be operated by individuals with no clinical laboratory training.2 The instrument is expected to be used mainly for patients that are expected to have normal CBC results and it is not recommended for abnormal patients.2 Results may not be accurate for patients less than 2 years old or oncology patients.2 Additionally, the WBC differential is only 3-parts and does not count eosinophils and basophils.2 If more complex results are expected, these patients should be tested using a higher-complexity analyzer.2
I understand the push towards CLIA-waived tests for ease of use and speed of results, but the expertise that medical laboratory scientists provide should not be underestimated. I think that waived testing will be important in the future of the clinical lab, but the involvement of laboratory scientists is essential to ensure results of similar quality to traditional testing.1 While there are many benefits to waived testing, I believe that they should be utilized with great caution. It may be beneficial to test a portion of the testing population in duplicate to ensure the accuracy of results. The percentage of samples found to be inside the allowable error was 98.8%, so maybe 3% of the samples tested every week should be referred for duplicate testing using a more complex analyzer.2″
References:
1. Lu J, Butler-Wu SM. Home and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments–Waived Testing for Infectious Diseases—How Do These Fit in the Testing Landscape? Clinics in laboratory medicine. 2024;44(1):13-21. doi:10.1016/j.cll.2023.10.005
2. Wu AHB, Sellers J. XW-100: First FDA CLIA-Waived CBC Analyzer Designed for Physician Office Use. The journal of applied laboratory medicine. 2019;3(5):839-846. doi:10.1373/jalm.2018.0273

Research question: How does food quality affect population growth in Tribolium confusum?
I need help writing my background information for my lab report. I just need a second paragraph about the research question and it must include a primary or secondary source that are reliable.
So far I have: Food is an essential part of life. It is one of the main factors that provide nutrients and helps sustain organisms throughout life and live to reproduce. Lower nutrition levels in diets cause higher risk of disease and lower p and in diets cause higher risk of disease and lower p and lower life expectancy (A Abajobir, et al., 2016). It is understood that non-nutritious foods can affect the health of organisms. However, it is questioned on how food quality affects a population as a whole.Tribolium confusum, also known as a flour beetle, is a species that can be commonly found in shelf stored products in grocery stores. According to Kavallieratos et al., (2020), they are known to infest grains or flour and are generally found in places like bakeries and warehouses etc. Tribolium Confusum are known to have fast reproduction rates because they are a kind of insect. Due to their compact size and easy cultivation in the lab, the beetles will be used to observe population growth over a short period of time. In our case, the population of the beetles will either decline or increase depending on if the food source is desirable and can help them thrive successfully.

Search the library and/or the internet to locate 3 reliable information sources that you may use for this assignment. The purpose of this step is to get the research process started; you are not required to use these information sources in the final version of your assignment.
Write 2 – 3 sentences for each information source explaining why you believe these sources are reliable using what you learned from the UMGC library article.
Write references to the 3 information sources in APA format.
Topic: Personal Genomics. Services like 23andMe and Ancestry have made it possible – even popular – for the average person to obtain in-depth information about their genome, including details like food allergies, drug sensitivities, and disease risks. There are even add-on sites that will take this information and generate elaborate reports, such as Promethease. Describe how this data is obtained, and what it actually includes. Start your explanation with a basic desсrіption of DNA and how genes control our traits (the Central Dogma). Use information from the course readings, at least one service provider (e.g., 23&Me, Ancestry), and additional information resources. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this easy, rapid, and affordable access to genomic data? What are the social implications, in terms of benefits and risks? Is Genome Privacy (restricting access to an individual’s private genomic data) a potential issue, and if so, how? If you, or someone you know, have had your own genome analyzed, discuss the thought process that led you (or them) to do so, and share how you felt when you found your results. If you haven′t, discuss why or why you would not want to have this information.

Book: https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-content/tus/biol/biol-101/document/Concepts_of_Biology-OP.pdf?ou=1252043