Prutha Gajakas- Evolution

     I found it interesting that even though there were many advantages such as more wealth, higher production in goods, emergence of social movements and unions, and advances during the industrial revolution, it also contributed to spreading many diseases such as tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is what causes this disease and usually affects the lungs. It is transmitted via tiny droplets through the air as well as sneezing, coughing, and talking. Some symptoms include coughing, lethargy, and chest pain.      In the 18 th century, the industrial revolution was developing in Britain. During these times, people were moving away from the suburbs towards urban living. As the population increased with emerging cities- industries (water, coal, steam) appeared, factories surfaced, and wealth increased; there was still a lack in public health and few developments in epidemiology knowledge. These changes in lifestyle allowed for tuberculosis to easi...

     I want to start off by saying that I do acknowledge that this year has not been the easiest. I know this pandemic has impacted us in many ways and I know people who have been affected by/gotten COVID.  I am still content with some of my experiences this year though.      I have to admit, I did try the quarantine trends such as whipped coffee, trying out new recipes, and Tiger King. I watched a lot of shows and movies this past year! I also made a good amount of pour paintings and some embroidery canvas art. I also practiced mehndi (or henna) designs. One thing I had fun with was that my family and I would play different card games throughout the week. I don’t necessarily do all these things consistently, but they have helped me be occupied and find a way to have fun.      One of my favorite things I did over the summer last year was shadowing and helping at a vet clinic. I had shadowed previously before during winter break, but...

       I do not know much about pipefish, but it does make sense why the females are more brightly colored. In most species, the males have to compete to catch the attention of the females. However, since the females are attracting the males in this situation, their physical features need to be more appealing. Pipefish are similar to seahorses in the sense that the males carry the eggs. As evolution occurs to help adapt to the most valuable trait,  it may just be that females do not have the best resources in comparison to the males.      One possibility I can think of is that the rate of offspring birth is quicker in males than in females. If the babies are able to develop more quickly in males, more offspring will be produced which will contribute to fitness in general. Organisms usually look for and value efficiency, so this may be the most efficient way. Since organisms produce more offspring than can survive, it would allow for natural sele...