Algae as Energy?

Research the latest information about how scientists are trying to use algae for energy.  Include how they think this new source of energy will help us decrease global warming.

Is Supplemental Creatine Worth The Risk For Athletes?

Research how creatine powders and supplements are used to help athletes train.  What are the pros and cons and using it?  Is it worth it?

Dialysis OR Organ Transplant Rejection

Choose one of the topics below to research:

1)  Dialysis:  Explain in detail how dialysis works?  How often do people use it and why do they need to? 

OR

2)  Research how protein membranes are involved in organ transplant rejections.  How do they (the doctors) combat this problem?

The Importance of Sleep

Research why sleep is so important to health, learning, and memory formation.  Include details and statistics about why you should make it a priority in your daily life.

Fossil Evidence for Bacteria

What fossil evidence exists for bacteria? How do scientists know bacteria existed 3.5 BYA? Include examples of the evidence they have.  (Hint: look up stromatolites)

Evidence of the Endysymbiosis Theory

Research what the Endosymbiosis Theory is and summarize it.  Provide four pieces of evidence used to support it and explain the evidence so your audience can understand it. 

Enzyme Research

For this week's topic, you can pick one of the two topics about enzymes that you are most interested in learning about.

1)  Research some real world examples of inhibitors that stop enzymes from working.  Are these example inhibitors detrimental or helpful?  Explain. (hint:  poisons, pesticides, herbicides, etc are inhibitors)

OR

2)  Research why people become lactose intolerant.  What is causing this enzyme to not work on lactose?  What are the symptoms?  What can the people who have this mutated enzyme do about it?

 

 

Recommended Calories and Nutrients

What does the research say about the recommended Calorie daily intakefor teens and adults?  What does the research say about the recommended daily amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and fats? 

 

Obesity Dilemna

What does the current research say about the obesity rates in the world?  What is causing these rates to increase?  What diseases are associated with obesity?