Biology Experiment

Like it or hate it, the way HSC science subjects (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are implemented in our HSC requires students not only to have quantitative skills for calculation-type questions, but also be skilled in forming cohesive arguments to support a conclusion – much like essays in English, but about scientific issues. Many students don’t have as much trouble with the quantitative aspects of HSC sciences, but have issues consolidating the qualitative aspects of their courses for essay-type responses.

Summarise essay dot-points that have extended response requirements

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There are vast range of subjects which fall under the Life Sciences category such as Microbiology, plant studies, physiology, pharmacology, genomics and biotechnology.

Some of the jobs that a Life Scientist would be involved with range from showing work and findings, taking part in field work, coming up with new ideas for experiments and distributing the outcomes across the Scientific field.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics is a role that is made up of two disciplines.  It can be described as the application of statistics to a range of topics in biology.  This role also entails devising experiments, carrying out investigation and supplying an in depth analysis of all results.  By carrying out this important research, a Biostatistician can make a difference to health care and public health.

Biostatisticians can work in many different areas, such as health organisations, universities, government agencies and even private firms.  In order to grow to be a Biostatistician you need to have a big quantity of training and qualifications in maths, science and statistics.  Most employers will require a masters degree or a PhD.

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I have worked with a number of people who once suffered from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia or from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are two similar disorders with overlapping symptoms. They consist of chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, immune system dysfunction and psychological depression. People with Fibromyalgia also experience muscle and fibrous tissue pain, as well as gastro intestinal challenges. The trigger or causes of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are unclear and some regard them as syndromes rather than actual diseases. Consequently, established medical treatments are based on the management of individual symptoms and can typically be a game of cat and mouse for the medical professional.

With such complexities it is easy to recognize why the role of nutrition in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has largely been overlooked. Nonetheless since we now understand the importance of dietary components like glyconutrients (Mannose, Fucose, Galactose, Glucose, Xylose, N-Acetylgalactosamine, N-Acetylglucosamine and Sialic Acid) in regulating the immune, nervous, muscular systems as well as cell-to-cell communication in general, it is apparent that the biological activities of such nutritional components may well play a significant role in maintaining proper function of those systems.

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