The document discusses the environmental problems caused by lead sinkers used in fishing. Lead sinkers pollute bodies of water as the lead dissolves over time. Experiments showed that coating lead sinkers in sand or iron powder significantly reduced the amount of lead contamination in sea water. The document concludes that coating lead sinkers is a way to continue using lead while reducing environmental harm, and that legislation requiring coated sinkers would help protect water sources.
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Coral bleaching occurs when coral polyps expel algae that live inside their tissues. Normally, coral polyps live in an endosymbiotic relationship with these algae, which are crucial for the health of the coral and the reef. The algae provides up to 90 percent of the coral's energy.
hen water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching. When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality.
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Coral bleaching occurs when coral polyps expel algae that live inside their tissues. Normally, coral polyps live in an endosymbiotic relationship with these algae, which are crucial for the health of the coral and the reef. The algae provides up to 90 percent of the coral's energy.
hen water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching. When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality.
This presentation introduces two of the main threats that climate change poses to the survival of coral reefs: ocean acidification and bleaching events due to global warming.
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Organisms in the water, especially saltwater, attach to slick surfaces like a boat's hull. It doesn't take long for a boat hull to become slimy with algae. Algae pave the way for adherence of other organisms. The general term for organism on a boat hull is fouling. Fouling makes boats drag, use more fuel and harder to maneuver. Invasive organisms spread by hitching a ride on the underside of a boat. Common marine foulers include barnacles, algae, shellfish, tunicates, ship-
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(4) and finally some mitigation measures
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water pollution control and measurmentRekha Kumari
Today we all are facing the biggest problem that is scarcity of drinking water as the level of water is continually decreasing.
In many countries people die because of contaminated water as they do not have any water resources that contain pure water.
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Sea changesCarbon dioxide is making the oceans more acidic.docxbagotjesusa
Sea changes
Carbon dioxide is making the oceans more acidic
Stephen Ornes
Apr 7, 2011 — 1:58 pm EST
Blue patches indicate parts of the ocean that are
more acidic than the yellow and red areas. Stars
show coral reefs, which can lose their skeletons
in more acidic water.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)
Every day, the ocean absorbs about 22 million tons of carbon dioxide. That's about the weight of
15 million hybrid automobiles. Just as you can't see the carbon dioxide that comes out of your
own body each time you exhale, you can't see the gas as it dissolves into the seas.
Space isn't an issue. After all, the oceans cover 72 percent of the planet. Still, there is a problem
brewing beneath the waves. Carbon dioxide in the air helps insulate our planet and keep it warm.
But there can be too much of a good thing: In the last 200 years, humans have added a lot of
extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas to produce
energy. Two hundred years' worth of extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has bulked up our
carbon dioxide blanket. Now, average temperatures around the world are rising. Scientists refer
to this as global warming.
But effects of this global-warming gas go beyond the air and land. Much of the carbon dioxide
emitted into Earth’s atmosphere ends up in the seas. Of every 10 tons of the gas added to the
atmosphere, two or three end up in the water. The growing amounts of carbon dioxide that
human activities add to the air have begun changing the chemistry of the oceans. It's making
them more acidic. This process is called ocean acidification.
Acids include liquids like vinegar and lemon juice that taste sour. These materials react with
bases ― substances, such as ammonia or baking soda, that feel slippery — to form salts. Water is
neutral, which means it's neither an acid nor a base. Scientists measure acidity using the pH
scale; acids have a pH between 0 and 7, and bases between 7 and 14. (Neutral water has a pH of
7.0.)
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Ocean water is slightly basic, with a pH of about 8.1. But that number is changing. As the
amount of carbon dioxide in ocean water goes up, the pH of ocean water goes down. And that
means it becomes more acidic.
It's happening now, and it's happening fast. By the year 2100, if we continue to add the same
amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that we are adding now, the oceans will be more
than twice as acidic as they were before the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution
began more than 200 years ago. (That period describes the rapid growth of industry in the
Northerm Hemisphere.)
Carbon dioxide is a gas. So i.
Water Pollution
Water pollution occurs in many different forms, is produced in a variety of ways, and has a range of effects on the biological and physical environment. Consider some common examples:
A river dashing down a steep mountainside cuts into its rocky bed and carries away sand, silt, and pebbles. When the river reaches flat ground, it deposits these materials on the river bottom.
A farmer spreads herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizer on her land, knowing the increase in crop value this practice will produce. During the next rain, some of those chemicals are washed away into the nearest lake, where they remain suspended for weeks or months.
A small crack develops in an underwater pipe that carries oil from an offshore drilling rig to a holding tank on land. Crude oil seeps out of the crack and into the ocean, where marine plants and animals are exposed to its toxic effects.
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Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
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Earliest Galaxies in the JADES Origins Field: Luminosity Function and Cosmic ...Sérgio Sacani
We characterize the earliest galaxy population in the JADES Origins Field (JOF), the deepest
imaging field observed with JWST. We make use of the ancillary Hubble optical images (5 filters
spanning 0.4−0.9µm) and novel JWST images with 14 filters spanning 0.8−5µm, including 7 mediumband filters, and reaching total exposure times of up to 46 hours per filter. We combine all our data
at > 2.3µm to construct an ultradeep image, reaching as deep as ≈ 31.4 AB mag in the stack and
30.3-31.0 AB mag (5σ, r = 0.1” circular aperture) in individual filters. We measure photometric
redshifts and use robust selection criteria to identify a sample of eight galaxy candidates at redshifts
z = 11.5 − 15. These objects show compact half-light radii of R1/2 ∼ 50 − 200pc, stellar masses of
M⋆ ∼ 107−108M⊙, and star-formation rates of SFR ∼ 0.1−1 M⊙ yr−1
. Our search finds no candidates
at 15 < z < 20, placing upper limits at these redshifts. We develop a forward modeling approach to
infer the properties of the evolving luminosity function without binning in redshift or luminosity that
marginalizes over the photometric redshift uncertainty of our candidate galaxies and incorporates the
impact of non-detections. We find a z = 12 luminosity function in good agreement with prior results,
and that the luminosity function normalization and UV luminosity density decline by a factor of ∼ 2.5
from z = 12 to z = 14. We discuss the possible implications of our results in the context of theoretical
models for evolution of the dark matter halo mass function.
A brief information about the SCOP protein database used in bioinformatics.
The Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for the structural and evolutionary relationships of proteins. It provides a detailed and curated classification of protein structures, grouping them into families, superfamilies, and folds based on their structural and sequence similarities.
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
1. B E Y Z A B A Y R A M Ç A V U Ş – B U R A K
İ L H A N
D U Y G U Y A V U Z
H A L K A L I O K Y A N U S H I G H S C H O O L
I S T A N B U L - T U R K E Y
ENVIRONMENT PROBLEMS
COMING WITH ANGLING:
LEAD SINKERS
2. Even in Istanbul thousands of people are angling
along the coasts of Bosphorus and Marmara Sea.
Great amount of lead sinkers has been left to
the sea by these amateur while angling.
Sadly, the lead sinkers left to the habitat pollute
our seas beyond imagination.
4. OBJECTIVES
Attract attention to the environment pollution
imposed with lead, heavy metal, used in fishing and
propose solutions for the problems coming with the
use of lead sinkers.
5. While conducting our project, we collated our
study in three chapters:
What is GHOST FISHING?
What is LEAD SINKERS?
What are the ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
COMING WITH LEAD SINKERS?
6. GHOST FISHING
Ghosts nets are commercial materials abandoned or discarded by ships
in the seas and continue its function in trapping sea creatures.
For example; the fishing nets snagged in the reefs are considered
going on fishing when they are unattended.
How?
The materials used in fishing gears are long-wearing. So it takes much
time for disintegration and disposition of these materials. Leaden
materials used as sinker could be considered in this context. The
impacts of these materials on environment: to continue hunting; to
continue hunt the species of fish and other sea creatures despite not
being targeted; to kill other sea animals (seals, turtles and sea birds); to
have effects on sea fauna, flora and benthic algae.
...
7.
8. WHAT ARE LEAD SINKERS? WHY
ARE THEY USED?
Lead sinkers have been used to make fishing hooks go
down deep and keep them stay in a certain dept or
cruise them along previously arranged depts. People
have used different materials for this purpose. Today
lead, mostly, is used as sinker across the world.
Because:
specific gravity of lead makes it sink easily in
water.
Lead is the cheapest commodity to be used for
this purpose.
9. DANGERS IMPOSED WITH
LEAD,HIGHLY TOXIC HEAVY
METAL.
When exposed to lead, it causes
anemia,
stomach ache,
kidney and brain infections,
infertility,
cancer and mortality,
cognitive and behavioral disorders in children,
acute Obesity .
Due to fact that its half-life is 20 years, it is not possible to
remove the lead out of body!!!
10. METHODOLOGY
In order to use in our experiments;
We bought lead sinkers in different weights (1g –
80 g range) and shapes.
11. Sea-water solution which contains 30% salt has been
prepared, using distilled water and sea water.
12. THE PURPOSE OF OUR
EXPERIMENT
We have tried to find out the answers to the
following questions:
How long does the dissolution of lead take in sea-
water and in which ratio? Which methods could be
used to slow down this process?
We conducted our experiments in the laboratories of
BARGEM and Chemistry Department of ITU
(Istanbul Polytechnic University)
13. 1. The sea-water solutions prepared previously are
poured into the beakers and equal amount of lead
is put in these solutions. Then, they are placed on
the shaker.
14. 2. We coated the samples of sinkers with small
grain sand and dropped them in sea water.
Our purpose is to prevent sea-water from
contacting with lead thanks to sand coating and
to help sea habitat restore itself.
15. 3. Sinkers were coated with iron powder and
dropped into sea-water.
Our aim is to stop lead contamination in sea,
coating lead sinkers with iron powder and collect
with magnets the sinkers left to water sources
during angling and commercial fishing..
16. CONCLUSION
We kept waiting our experiment groups in which
there are different lead samples for 15 days and
took samples for analyses every 3 days.
17. All the analyses have been conducted with atomic
absorption spectrometer in the laboratories of
Chemistry Department of ITU( Istanbul
Polytechnic University).
18. Lead contamination levels in sea
water after 15-day period
Sample Groups Lead amounts in sea-water
(After 15 days)
Sea-water with normal lead amount 3,829 mg/lt
Sea-water with the lead sinker coated
with sand grain
0,131 mg/lt
The sea-water with lead sinker coated
with iron powder
0,036 mg/lt
*** The least value of lead contamination has occurred in sea-water with lead
sinker coated with iron powder
19. IN CONCLUSION
Now that lead will be used in this industry
because of its relative low cost and abundance. If
so, we can make it harmless by coating it with
sand grains. Or thanks to the other coating
technic with iron powder , we can not only stop
contamination of our water sources, but also
recover this commodity by using magnets.
In many countries, the use of lead sinkers have
been prohibited. Instead, new legislations which
allow the use of bismuth and tungsten have been
introduced.
20. Water sources such as sea, lake, river and
aquatic environments make up ¾ of the Earth. If
we want to protect our environment, we should
do our best to preserve the healthy pattern of this
¾ part. Otherwise, sea pollution will permeate
into air and soil.
21. Our proposition is to use the lead sinkers coated
with sands and iron powders in fishing. In
addition, we consider it is a must to introduce
new legislation which is to make obligatory the
use of coated lead fishing tackles in hunting.