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Writing Analysis: Scientific Writing in the Biological Sciences Introduction             Biology is the natural science that studies life, how other organisms interact with each other, how organisms are structured, functions, and behave.  Modern biology has become an eclectic field, from animal behavior and mechanosensation to genetics and biochemistry, there are plenty of things to write about as a researcher.  Specifically, I will be focusing on my field of interest: research genetics.  Twelve years after the Human Genome Project, researchers are hard at work discovering and documenting how the nucleic bases that code who we are affects our physic, mental pathways, even down to whether we like cilantro on our burritos or not.  I have interviewed Dr.  Kevin Christie, Post-doctoral at the Eberl Fly Lab and Assistant in Instructing at the University of Iowa, to discuss h...
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Study on University of Iowa Students’ Opinion on GMOs Hunter Brown University of Iowa Abstract Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are any organism – plant, animal, bacteria – that has a modified genome and may be the answer to help answer the food production problem in the world.   As GMOs become more mainstream in the food supply, many people are questioning if GMOs are truly safe to eat.   This study gauged what University of Iowa students think about GMOs and what research should be done to ensure the safety of GMOs. Additionally, two interviews with a professor of genetics and a produce expert were conducted to discuss the literature of GMOs. We found that most students are not picky when buying groceries, pro-GMO, but they are worried about the long-term effects of a majority GMO diet. This study may be used to shift the focus of research to persuade public opinion on the safety of GMOs. Study on University ...
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IMRaD Introduction Draft

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food production will need to double in some parts of the world by 2050 due to our inflating population (Siegel).   We have seen great strides in farming technology that helped humanity create higher quality crops, higher yields, and manageable farming practices.   The advancement of the biological sciences has created a what could be a new answer to our food production problem: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs).   GMOs are any living things whose genetic information has been altered through genetic engineering.   Changes introduced to crops can give them the ability to be drought resistant, pesticide/herbicide resistant, and more nutrient dense.   However, there is suspicion among the population of what exactly happens in the lab.   What could these people be doing to our food?   Is it safe to eat?   I surveyed [insert number here] college students to gauge what ...
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