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The Power of the Gene and Biology (Riya Johnson)
Introduction Around 500 BC, ancient Greek philosophers, including Hippocrates and Pythagoras, believed that fathers’ characteristics determined those of their babies. They claimed that semen within a future father…
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The Disputed Ethics of Weight Loss Camps (Alyna Johnson)
Introduction As I have shared, I was and still am on the heavier side. When I was a tween, my most insecure period, I tried restrictive diets and…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Galápagos Tortoises (Riya Johnson)
Introduction One of the primary reasons I wanted to visit the Galápagos was to see the giant tortoises. From their majestic shells to their kind faces, these tortoises…
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The Effect of Nurture on Childhood Obesity (Alyna Johnson)
Note: Through two posts on the modern obesity epidemic, Riya and I live up to our name, Dual Perspectives, by examining the issue from two viewpoints. I describe…
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The Effect of Nature on Childhood Obesity (Riya Johnson)
Note: Alyna and I decided to both respond to the childhood obesity epidemic but through our unique lenses. I focus on how your nature or genetic predisposition leaves…
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Biological Adaptations to High Altitudes in Ecuador (Riya Johnson)
Introduction After living in the mountains of Ecuador for a few days, my mother began experiencing headaches and nausea. I learned that she was suffering from mountain sickness,…
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