Dwarfism(Blog 2)

Dwarfism is a disorder that has no possible treatment. When a patient has this disorder, they tend to walk slower than a normal human being, they have poor growth, and they have subnormal intelligence. The term subnormal means below normal or average. This information is remarkably explained by the writer who attracts the eye of careful readers by stating such interesting information about a disease that many people have all over the United States. The facts about what Dwarfism is and how it affects those who have it really intrigued me to learn more about this disorder because this disease is caused by mutated genes. The writer has undoubtedly stated important facts about Dwarfism and has clearly shown a great understanding of what Dwarfism is.

Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome is a disease that was discovered in 1965 by a physician named Harry Angelman. The symptoms of this disease are slurred speech, hyperactivity, small sized head, sleep disorders, movement and balance disorders, and seizures. People with Angelman Syndrome usually lead healthy, normal lives and have a normal life expectancy. However, there is no specific cure for Angelman Syndrome that will free people from this disease. Usually, patients with this disease are treated with physical and occupational therapies, communication therapy, and behavioral therapies that allow individuals with this syndrome to reach their maximum development potential. Angelman Syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people in the world. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation has knowledge of around 1000 cases of this disease in the U.S. and Canada. Also, Angelman Syndrome is found among all racial groups. This disease is not directed to one specific group. The gene for Angelman Syndrome is called UBE3A. When this gene is turned on, the disease does not occur. But when the gene is turned off, the disease occurs. In patients with Angelman Syndrome, a missing UBE3A gene only occurs in the chromosomes given by the mother. Mutations in the area of the Imprinting Center can also cause Angelman Syndrome. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports and conducts research on neurogenetic disorders such as Angelman Syndrome, to develop techniques to diagnose, treat, prevent, and ultimately cure them.
After learning so much information about Angelman Syndrome, it is sure to make anyone realize how hard life could be for those who have this disease. Even though patients can maintain a healthy lifestyle, there will always be something that will stop them from being like everybody else around them. Still, by getting the right therapies, they can reach their maximum development potential. Learning about this disease made me feel very sympathetic towards those who have this terrible disorder and I hope that the NINDS soon find a cure for Angelman Syndrome.

Scientists Analyze An Enzyme That Put Down Cancer

Scientists in Japan have analyzed an enzyme that appears to put down breast cancer. They hope that this enzyme may help to find new therapies that may help to control or hold back cancer. Since breast cancer is the second most common cancer after lung cancer and has killed many people worldwide, this enzyme chip is hoped to help prevent many of those deaths and is also hoped to be a useful therapy for breast tumor. After reading about this enzyme chip, I strongly believe that it may soon become very helpful in treating people with breast cancer. This enzyme that scientists in Japan have identified is really interesting to read about and learn more about. To emphasize, I believe that this enzyme will be a very helpful therapy.

The Second Robbery

A man wearing a ski mask enters your laundromat and is here to rob you. You would probably feel really scared. Well, for the second time, a masked man entered Jefferson Laundromat at Maple Avenue in Montclair at about 1:00 pm and brought with him a silver handgun. This robber took about $200 from the cash register and fled in a maroon colored vehicle. The similar robbery that took place before this was on December 16. After reading about such news, I think that the people living in that area must feel very scared and must feel that they should be alert at every moment.

Gamma Rays

Gamma rays are generated in nuclear explosions. They are electromagnetic waves that have enough energy to kill or damage living cells. Also their energy ranges from millions of electron volts, to thousands of electron volts. Since they have such dangerous energy, gamma rays are used with the advantage of killing cancerous cells. That is why they are used in hospitals. While learning about this topic, I found it very interesting that gamma rays are used in hospitals to kill cancerous cells that could prove harmful for patients. This topic was very helpful in understanding what gamma rays are and what they are used for.

President Inauguration 2009(S.S.)

On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated in front of millions of people and officially announced the president of the United States of America. This day was very important in history not only because we got a new president, but also because he was the first ever African American to become president of the United States.
During the inauguration, President Barack Obama gave a speech that was both practical and hopeful for the country. He understood his responsibilities and swore to fulfil them. Not only that, but he even acknowledged the fact that the country was going through very bad economic problems and that he would try his hardest to help the country get back in shape.
Throughout his campaign, Barack Obama has fascinated not only the citizens of America, but also people from around the world in other countries and nations. He understands how hard he will have to work in his years of presidency and is determined to do whatever he can to help America get out of the economic crisis its stuck in. With Barack Obama as the president, there are many expectations from citizens who know Barack Obama will do the country good.
After watching the inauguration and reading articles about Barack Obama, it is no doubt that he won't work his hardest. My opinion in this topic is that I think Barack Obama will be a great president for the United States and that he won't let the country down.

What is Energy?

Energy is the ability to do work. Two states of energy are kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is energy of motion. Some examples of this would be electrical energy, radiant energy, thermal energy, motion energy, and sound energy. Potential energy is stored energy. Some examples of potential energy are chemical energy, stored mechanical energy, nuclear energy, and gravitational energy. Radiant energy can either be visible or invisible to the human eye. An example of radiant energy could be the sun's rays hitting Earth. Radiant energy is also known as solar energy. Gravitiational energy is energy that exists between two or more masses. An example of this could be an object falling off a high cliff or mountain. While studying the different forms of enegy, I learned that everything around us uses energy to work. This topic was interesting to learn about and I hope to learn more.