Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Michelle Ann Cushman SOC/315 August 18, 2014 Shannon Burke, MA Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. Some of the dimensions of cultural diversity are racial groups, religious groups, gender groups, and ethnic group. Age group could be one of the groups too. The differences and similarities between the groups must be dealt with
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Genetic diversity is always changing both across space and through time. Typically, the amount and type of genetic diversity within a species vary across its natural range. Additionally, its genetic diversity changes over time. At least in the long-term, and sometimes even over shorter time frames such as a few generations of the species. These natural changes in the genetic diversity of a species create a dynamic landscape upon which any influences that we exert are superimposed. To better understand
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species are said to still be undergoing speciation due to genetic mutations and adaptations that result upon reproduction. A major player in the results of this diversity has been a result of adaptive radiation. Adaptive radiation is defined as a time of
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who can receive a payment ascending above $10,000 for an operation, are responsible for deciding how to develop and when to market this new technology. The United States government needs to add regulation for the use of genetic engineering, considering the effect on human genetics in future generations, how it adds to the social-economic divide, and lastly how this
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discussion will take into consideration the concept of genetic diversity, how it is introduced into a population and what, if any, are the resulting factors. The four means of introduction are: • Migration • Mutation • Population Size • Sexual Reproduction In the following synopsis, each means of introduction will be considered separately followed by a conclusion of the assignment. Migration as it relates to Genetic Diversity Migration is defined as the movement of a living
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and use those cells to grow tissue that are a perfect genetic match to the patient. It is a break-through in science and the key to curing many diseases including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Elizabeth Foley explains why human cloning should not be banned due to, “the primary objections to human cloning appear to be unfounded, based more on morality, theology, and fear than objective data.” The potential medical benefits of genetic engineering are far too great to let moral concerns about
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DNA in Forensic Science DNA is the carrier of genetic information in humans and other living organisms. It has become a very useful tool in forensic science since it was discovered. In forensic science, DNA testing is used to compare the genetic structure of two individuals to establish whether there is a genetic relationship between them. One example of the use of DNA in forensic science that is important in biology today is comparing a suspect’s DNA profile to DNA that was discovered at a crime
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Hey there, and welcome to another MP3 tutorial. This is Eric Simon and I’ll be guiding you through today’s topic: natural selection. Natural selection is relatively easy to comprehend, and yet it is largely responsible for the amazing diversity and complexity of life on this planet. First, let’s take a look at a well-documented example of natural selection in action, infection by HIV. Then let’s dissect the essential elements of the process. Finally, we’ll wrap up with some other examples of natural
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Human Genetic Engineering Imagine being able to design your own baby before it is even born, or prevent your unborn child from a dreadful disease, or make your baby a genius or an athlete. Scientists could be opening Pandora’s Box with the potential development of human genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is the process by which genes are added or transferred to alter the genetic code of an organism (“What is Genetic Modification”). Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2006
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organisms. Inherited traits are particular distinguishing characteristics. Evolution may occur when there is variation of inherited traits within a population. The major sources of such variation are mutation, genetic recombination and gene flow. This process has produced all the diversity of living organisms. Charles Darwin characterized the result as endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful. It has always been debated if there is any evidence of evolution and in what fields, in this report
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