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Concept

1. An abstract idea or notion.

2. An explanatory variable or principle in a scientific system.

Synonym: conception.

Origin: L. Conceptum, something understood, pp. Ntr. Of concipio, to receive, apprehend


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Can biological needs be tested experimentally?

As in, is there a way of quantifying and testing whether or not a specific 'need' exists in an animal? Can the concept of needs be studied scientifically?

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by ellateflag
Fri May 24, 2013 2:20 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can biological needs be tested experimentally?
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Re: The general theory of origin of life

... side of life, so as not to scare readers of true. For this, planned second book, in which will set out the second part of single philosophical concept. If you have a desire and you feel the strength "to face the truth," then I can invite you to write the second part in collaboration. ...

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by leniel
Mon May 06, 2013 7:55 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The general theory of origin of life
Replies: 13
Views: 2864

Re: The general theory of origin of life

... - What is the relationship between the structure of space and DNA and RNA structures? Louis Morelli: - Since that I think space is merely a human concept about distances and sizes of material substances/bodies, I will take this question as: "What is the relationship between the material structures ...

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by TheMatrixDNA
Sun May 05, 2013 3:07 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The general theory of origin of life
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Views: 2864

Is the ability to segment while reading a genetic trait?

First, Cat is right. Second, some people believe that the whole concept of human language is decoded genetically, so why not segmenting?

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by JackBean
Wed May 01, 2013 8:52 am
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Is the ability to segment while reading a genetic trait?
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Views: 542

Re: mutations and dependencies

... ) http://speciesdevblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/interlocking-complexity/ - - - - - Since it might be interesting, I'll give the prototypical concepts that led to me thinking of this idea. Originally, I was thinking in terms of functions with specific requirements and functions with loose ...

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by wildfunguy
Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:33 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: mutations and dependencies
Replies: 17
Views: 4475
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