Plasticity Lab

In science, we are learning about the Earth's layers. In the Plasticity lab we were simulating the properties of the Earth's mantle. The Earth's mantle is a solid that behaves as a liquid as it flows. To simulate this liquid-like solidity, we mixed water with corn starch. This created a very peculiar compound. When it was in one place with no friction or heat it act like a solid, and when friction or heat was applied, it turned liquid-like and runny. I observed that when pressure was applied it turned to a solid. For example, when I rolled it up into a ball, it quickly morphed into a solid. But as soon as I let go, it went back to a liquid. This has to do with the Earth's mantle because the mantle moves as a liquid but physically is a solid, just like the corn starch and water compound.

Response to Shecklerluv1128's Tay Sachs Disease

Dear Shecklerluv1128,

While reading your blog I was baffled by the realization that our diseases are very different. For instance, Tay Sachs disease occurs mostly in people from Eastern Europe while Klinefelter syndrome occurs in men and they can be from anywhere. Also, Tay Sachs has no treatment and Klinefelter syndrome has a few treatments. Another thing, the infants victims of Tay Sachs don't usually pass the age of 4 or 5 while the infant victims of Klinefelter syndrome don't pass the fetal period. Finally, I while Tay Sachs was discovered in 1881, my disorder (Klinefelter syndrome) was discovered in 1959. I admire the way you wrote this entry because it was easy to read and it made sense. See you tomorrow. Ha.<33333

-softballgurll13

Klinefelter syndrome

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which males with an extra X chromosome do not produce enough testosterone. Klinefelter syndrome was discovered in 1959. Symptoms for this disorder include infertility, less muscle mass than other boys, and impared communicating skills. Although there is no cure for Klinefelters syndrome, there are a few treatments for this disorder. For instance, educational services, phyical speech an occupational therapy, and medial treatments including testoserone replacement. Of course, getting this treatment is only possible if your alive and only forty percent of people with Klinefelters syndrome survive through the fetal period. Only one out of every 650 men in the world have this genetic disorder and as stated before, men are vulerable to this disorder. On a molecular level, cause of this disorder is the exsistance of an extra X chromosome. An important note for people that want to develop a treatment for Klinefelter syndrome is that they need to start treatment as early as possible. This disorder makes me feel terrible for any guy that has to go through this because they are more likely to be made fun of. I believe that this disorder should be recognized and treated well.