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boffin
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a scientist or technical expert
pons
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a brainstem structure that relays signals between brain regions
occipital lobe
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the brain’s visual processing area
DNA bases
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the four chemical units of DNA: A, T, C, G
lurking variable
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a hidden factor that affects study results
germ cell
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a reproductive cell that forms eggs or sperm
atrocity
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an extremely cruel or violent act
husbandry
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the care and breeding of animals or crops
funnel
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a cone shaped tool for guiding liquids into a narrow opening
sparkled
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shone, glittered
miscegenation
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racial mixing (neutral academic synonym)
construct (noun)
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concept, framework
deleterious
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harmful, damaging
Genetic engineering
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altering an organism’s DNA
Enhancement
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improving a trait or function
Bioremediation
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using organisms to remove pollutants
Playing God
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controlling life unnaturally
Maize
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corn plant
Soybeans
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protein rich legume crop
Restriction enzymes
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enzymes cutting DNA at specific sites
Vector
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carrier delivering genetic material
Particle gun method
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shooting DNA coated particles into cells
Microinjection
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injecting DNA into a cell
Electroporation
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using electric pulses to open membranes
Asprosin
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hormone raising blood glucose
HPO axis
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hormonal system controlling reproduction
Hippocampus
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brain region for memory
Adipokines
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signals released by fat tissue
Olfactory receptor
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protein detecting smells
Furin
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enzyme activating other proteins
Secretion
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release of substances from cells
Marsupials
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mammals with pouches
Surrogate
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organism carrying another’s offspring
Reintroduction
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returning a species to its habitat
Welfare
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animal well being
Gene editing
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precise DNA modification
Endangered
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at risk of extinction
Apex predator
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top predator in ecosystem
Brink of extinction
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close to disappearing
Proliferation
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rapid growth or multiplication
Somatic cell
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non reproductive body cell
Egg cell
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female reproductive cell
Lacrimation
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tear production
Lacrimal glands
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glands producing tears
Orbit
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bony eye socket
Eyelid
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skin covering the eye
Reflective
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able to bounce back light
Secretion
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fluid released by tissues
Innervate
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to supply with nerves
Distress
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strong discomfort
Howl
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long loud cry
Forebrain
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front part of the brain
Bundles
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groups of nerve fibers
Nerve fibers
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signal carrying projections
Myelinated
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covered with myelin
Corpus callosum
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bridge between hemispheres
White matter
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myelinated brain tissue
Gray matter
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neuron cell body tissue
Cerebellum
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coordination center of the brain
Neuroplasticity
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brain’s ability to change
Hemisphere
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one half of the brain
Auditory cortex
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brain area processing sound
Zebra finch
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small songbird
Thermoneutral zone
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range needing no extra energy
Basal metabolic rate
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minimal energy use at rest
Thermal conductance
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rate of heat loss
Lower critical temperature
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point where heat production rises
Upper critical temperature
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point where cooling increases
Open‑flow respirometry
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measuring metabolism via airflow
Evaporative water loss
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water lost by evaporation
Physiological constraints
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limits of body function
Transponder
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electronic ID device
Insulation
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material reducing heat loss
Swim bladder
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gas organ for buoyancy
Plaques and tangles
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Alzheimer’s brain lesions
LPS
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bacterial cell wall toxin
IHC
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protein staining in tissues
WB
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protein detection on membrane
qPCR
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quantifying DNA amplification
Dilution
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reducing concentration
CFU
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count of viable colonies
Prosopagnosia
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inability to recognize faces
Angiogram
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imaging of blood vessels
Left hemisphere
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left half of the brain
Right hemisphere
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right half of the brain
Brushstrokes
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visible paint marks
Distortion
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warped or altered shape
Cognitive decline
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worsening mental abilities
Stroke
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brain damage from blocked or burst vessel

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