Wow! I learned a great deal about the evolution of hemochromatosis! I have heard of the bubonic plague and the devastating effects of it, but this is the first time I have heard that Hemochromatosis is the reason some people survived! Amazing, which leads to the first discussion on the author's quote, "Why would you take a pill that was guaranteed to kill you in 40 years?" What does this quote mean to you? Your discussion should include your knowledge of immunity and the information that was written about macrophages.
I also thought the discussion about cystic fibrosis and tuberculosis was fascinating. Cystic Fibrosis is a debilitating genetic disorder that causes mucus and other fluids to build up in the lungs and other organs of the body. Patients are on antibiotics for their entire lives as well as other medication to fight off infection. Discuss this and one other topic you found interesting.
Your post needs to be at least 2 paragraphs and you need to respond to another post in at least 1 paragraph.
This post is due on Sunday, February 3rd. Your next post on Ch. 2 will be due on Next Wednesday, February 6th.
I am looking forward to reading your thoughts.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Introduction
After Reading the introduction, respond to the following questions. Your response should be written as a discussion. Remember to respond to at least one other post in at least one paragraph.
1. Why do you think genes that make people sick are still in the gene pool?
2. The author talks about the environment and conditions of our ancestors as it relates to our genes. How do you think the environment of our ancestors help shape our genes?
3. What are transposons and retrotransposons?
4. Explain evolution in the context of the planet and interactions between organisms.
5. Discuss the role of mutations in evolution.
6. What do you think the author means whe he says, "DNA isn't destiny, it's history".
1. Why do you think genes that make people sick are still in the gene pool?
2. The author talks about the environment and conditions of our ancestors as it relates to our genes. How do you think the environment of our ancestors help shape our genes?
3. What are transposons and retrotransposons?
4. Explain evolution in the context of the planet and interactions between organisms.
5. Discuss the role of mutations in evolution.
6. What do you think the author means whe he says, "DNA isn't destiny, it's history".
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Welcome
Welcome to our newest blog. Please reply to this post to ensure I have you in my circle of friends. Look for an additional post this weekend.
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