Darwinsim matters to me because it helps further understand evolution in all species. The three principles that explain Darwin's concept are variation, heredity and the struggle for existance. Essentially, those that have a specific trait to help them survive, will pass that trait down to their offspring. Those that do not have this trait and do not adapt, will die off.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Evo-Devo
When it comes to Evo-Devo discussion, I was most interested/fascinated with the thinking of whales and dolphins. As humans, we assume that we're the most intelligent species on the planet because we're on top of the food chain. We're able to communicate fully with other humans, and can do a plethora of things that other species cannot. However, we are not able to show images to other humans without talking; something that whales and dolphins can do. Their primary sense is visual and their primary means of communication is auditory. Can you imagine being able to transmit ideas to another person and they just SEE the image?! That's remarkable! I think we take marine life for granted, and I'm excited to see what scientists uncover more about them.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Biology Week 1
Hi Everyone!
My name is Noelle and I'm a second year student (quickly approaching third year). I was born and raised in Florida, and moved to the California just for school since the licensing is more rigorous. I absolutely LOVE the Bay Area, but will most likely move back after a few years (but it'll definitely be tough since I've gotten so used to being here...and this weather..don't get me started on that!) Unlike some people, I never quite had that "a-ha!" moment where I knew that I wanted to be an acupuncturist. I knew that I wanted to be in the medical field, but after being pre-med for a year I quickly knew that wasn't for me. Since my dad was in the holistic field, I slowly became interested in perusing this during my undergrad and moved here after I graduated. I'm enjoying the program so far, and it's a great feeling to apply what I've learned and actually see results on myself or people!
It was interesting to see the different perspectives on bio-engineering, and while both sides do have valid points, I can't help but feel that we shouldn't play God and that we should let nature be. I think it's amazing when we can use science to be helpful and resourceful (like using feces as energy in third world countries) but when we start messing with plants and nature to do something that doesn't necessarily need to be done...it starts to tread on a dangerous line. When will enough be enough? I think most people don't have a problem having a flower turn a new color to tell time. Yet many would find being able to choose what traits you unborn child could have. When is it enough to stop? I think it's difficult for us being in such a scientific world, that we want to do more and make changes. But the scary thing is, what will the after effects be??
My name is Noelle and I'm a second year student (quickly approaching third year). I was born and raised in Florida, and moved to the California just for school since the licensing is more rigorous. I absolutely LOVE the Bay Area, but will most likely move back after a few years (but it'll definitely be tough since I've gotten so used to being here...and this weather..don't get me started on that!) Unlike some people, I never quite had that "a-ha!" moment where I knew that I wanted to be an acupuncturist. I knew that I wanted to be in the medical field, but after being pre-med for a year I quickly knew that wasn't for me. Since my dad was in the holistic field, I slowly became interested in perusing this during my undergrad and moved here after I graduated. I'm enjoying the program so far, and it's a great feeling to apply what I've learned and actually see results on myself or people!
It was interesting to see the different perspectives on bio-engineering, and while both sides do have valid points, I can't help but feel that we shouldn't play God and that we should let nature be. I think it's amazing when we can use science to be helpful and resourceful (like using feces as energy in third world countries) but when we start messing with plants and nature to do something that doesn't necessarily need to be done...it starts to tread on a dangerous line. When will enough be enough? I think most people don't have a problem having a flower turn a new color to tell time. Yet many would find being able to choose what traits you unborn child could have. When is it enough to stop? I think it's difficult for us being in such a scientific world, that we want to do more and make changes. But the scary thing is, what will the after effects be??
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