Is epistasis common in humans? Abstract. Epistasis or modifier genes, that is, gene-gene interactions of non-allelic partners, play a major role in susceptibility to common human diseases. This old genetic concept has experienced a major renaissance recently. Interestingly, epistatic genes can make the disease less severe, or make it more severe. Is Sickle Cell Anemia […]
Was Kara a Cylon?
Was Kara a Cylon? Kara Thrace was a thirteenth Cylon. It also explains plainly how and why she knew the music, “All Along The Watchtower”, along with the other “activated” Final Five Cylons. What’s not explained is who built her a new Viper, who delivered her to New Earth and who sent her back to […]
Did the Romans believe in Hades?
Did the Romans believe in Hades? Other Roman gods and goddesses who were adapted from Greek culture include Venus, who drew on Aphrodite, goddess of love; Neptune, a sea god who was inspired by the Greek god Poseidon; Pluto, who ruled the Roman underworld as the god Hades did in Greek culture; Diana, Roman goddess […]
What does finagle the bagel mean?
What does finagle the bagel mean? to trick, swindle, or cheat (a person) (often followed by out of): He finagled the backers out of a fortune. to get or achieve (something) by guile, trickery, or manipulation: to finagle an assignment to the Membership Committee. What does Kindelah mean? Page 109 – Kindelah – “Keep going, […]
Why do we use helium?
Why do we use helium? Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the earth’s atmosphere. Helium gas is used to inflate blimps, scientific balloons and party balloons. It is used as an inert shield for arc welding, to pressurize the fuel tanks of liquid fueled rockets and in supersonic windtunnels. Who uses the most helium? NASA […]
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Is unrealistic a word?
Is unrealistic a word? If you say that someone is being unrealistic, you mean that they do not recognize the truth about a situation, especially about the difficulties involved in something they want to achieve. What do you call someone who is unrealistic? 1. quixotic. Extravagantly chivalrous or foolishly idealistic; visionary; impractical or impracticable. 2. […]
What is Narcissus known for?
What is Narcissus known for? Narcissus, in Greek mythology, the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was distinguished for his beauty. However, his rejection of the love of the nymph Echo or (in an earlier version) of the young man Ameinias drew upon him the vengeance of the gods. Who […]
How much older was Vincent than his brother Theo?
How much older was Vincent than his brother Theo? Cornelious (Cor) Vincent (1867-1900) was 14 years younger than big brother, Vincent. He was still just a child when Vincent and Theo went to work for the Goupil & Cie art dealers. Unlike his older brothers, he did not join the art world. Which artist did […]
Which of the following is a mandatory subject during collective bargaining?
Which of the following is a mandatory subject during collective bargaining? Mandatory subjects are those topics required by law and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Those subjects include items like wages, overtime, bonuses, grievance procedures, safety and work practices, and seniority, as well as procedures for discharge, layoff, recall, or discipline. Which of the […]