I. Introduction The development and use of optimization models is well established. However, the use of many models has been restricted in some fields of economic analysis where the problem is large in size and there are a large number of non-linear interactions. In most cases, the use of linear approximations or simplification of the [...]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory type of arthritis. It affects more than 2 million Americans and is still a leading cause of both disability as well as days lost from work. RA is more common in women than men, and typical onset for the disease is between 25 and 50 years of [...]
The prevalence of genetic disease in dogs today can only be described as alarmingly common which is bad news for dog owners and dog lovers alike. The following is a list to illustrate the magnitude of the problem: 1. On average all dogs carry at least 4-5 defective genes. 2. Over 500 genetic diseases have [...]
Do you find yourself blaming your genetic make-up for your energy level, weight and susceptibility to disease? Feeling you weren’t born with the same healthy complement of genes as many other people? This concept of predetermined health is not uncommon. And research has found that genes do play a significant role. But there are things [...]
Introduction: Genetics is the basis of life. Every living being around, carries a plethora of genes, some are expressed while others may remain unexpressed all through the life of the organism. The nature has bestowed mankind with the best genetics on the planet. Utilizing the brain potentials man has revealed the secrets hidden in [...]
The question “is alcoholism is genetic oriented” has not a definite answer. However there are some evidences that it could be. A genetic study shows that some clusters of genetic variation play an important role in alcohol addiction. Alcoholism and genetics related factors are discussed below: It is shown that all individuals with a family [...]
Genes play an important role in shaping what we are today and for all our so-called genetic traits. The genetic information of parents is passed down to their children, grand children, or even great grand children. Similarly we have also inherited a number of genetic traits from our ancestors. All our physical characteristics, personality traits, [...]
Ask any person and he/she will tell you that marriage is a social institution and would argue that there is no any other determinant apart from the free will of the involved individuals. Social science explains the compatibility factor which is usually acceptable in describing and prediction of love and long-term marriage relationships. Few people [...]
I recently read an article concerning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in which they announced a proposal for regulating the meat and milk industry guidelines for genetically engineered animals. Genetically engineered animals have extra genes put into them usually from other animal species. Cloned animals are genetic copies. When I read the article I [...]
At times, it is fatal to undermine the importance of genetic counseling. In cases where the woman is more than 36 years of age or where the couple is in relation to each other, it is important to find the family history of the couple. Genetic counseling helps in diagnosing of any risk factors to [...]
