Biotechnology

GM Foods disadvantage

noreply@blogger.com (sabrina) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:36:00 +0000

http://www.bionetonline.net/english/content/ff_cont3.htm

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5122174/

noreply@blogger.com (Ludmila) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:43:00 +0000

Face-off over facial transplants
Doctors prepare for surgery, but key questions remain

GMF's are taking over

noreply@blogger.com (Valdeezy) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:38:00 +0000

http://www.speakout.com/activism/issue_briefs/1130b-1.html

Random Facts:

Over half the soybean crop, one-third of the corn, and a growing percentage of potatoes grown in the U.S. are genetically modified.
A bipartisan group of U.S. Congressmen introduced a bill (H.R. 3377) in November 1999 to require labeling of genetically modified foods.
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ruling that would require genetically engineered food products to be labeled.
In 1999, Gerber announced that its baby foods would no longer contain any genetically modified foods.
Agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland plans to segregate its genetically modified and non-genetically modified foods crops.
Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. House of Representatives

Newborn Genetic Screening vs Right to Privacy

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:32:00 +0000

http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/07/30/genetic-privacy-rights-vs-public-health/

This article discusses the genetic screening tests that newborns take as soon as they are born. In Minnesota, there are laws that state that blood samples cannot be used for research. However, many people disagree with that statement. Genetic privacy advocates believe that blood sample should not be taken at all unless parents "opt-in" to let them do that. This article seems to be on the con side of the genatic privacy argument.

Woman has first face transplant

noreply@blogger.com (Ludmila) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:35:00 +0000

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4484728.stm

GMFS Why Aren't they labeled?

noreply@blogger.com (Valdeezy) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:28:00 +0000

http://impact.typepad.com/articles/2006/01/how_should_gene.html?cid=109149416#comment-109149416

This article talks about the fact that GMFS are not labeled in the United States. In many European countries, it is mandatory to label genetically modified foods, but it is only voluntary in this country. WHY!!!!!!!!!?????????? Well according to the article, mandating the labeling of GMFs can bring down profits in stores because consumers may perceive the labels as a "WARNING" and choose not to buy it. BUT! it's their right! The fact that GMFs are not labeled is ridiculous! Just propostrous!

If Gene Therapy Is the Cure, What Is the Disease?

noreply@blogger.com (IFEOMA) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:28:00 +0000

http://www.bioethics.net/articles.php?viewCat=6&articleId=58

Stem Cell Cons (Arguments as to why it shouldn't happen)

noreply@blogger.com (CindyK) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:24:00 +0000

http://media.www.thejambar.com/media/storage/paper324/news/2008/04/01/Opinion/Say-No.To.Embryonic.Stem.Cell.Research-3295342.shtml

Transgenic Animals:Enivormental and Health Concerns

noreply@blogger.com (Merlo Philiossaint) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:15:00 +0000

http://www.alive.com/4064a3a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=635

This article expresses the enviromental and health concerns of transgenic animals. It at the same time explains the need for transgenic animals. Transgenic animals can be used for organ transplants, meat production, diary production, diesase resistance and et cetera. However there are worries that that transgenic animals are capable of mating with wild stock. One transgenic animal that is being approved for food is the AquAdvantage salmon. In fact according to this article,escapes from fish farms are common. Also safety regulations covering the enviromental and health concerns over transgennic animals have not yet been finalized.

If Gene Therapy Is the Cure, What Is the Disease?

noreply@blogger.com (IFEOMA) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:12:00 +0000

http://www.bioethics.net/articles.php?viewCat=6&articleId=58

Catherine's Article on antiretroviral medications

noreply@blogger.com (cAtHeRiNe) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Deliver AIDS Treatment and Prevention

https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/355/11/1081

The researchers believe that if they get expose to the antiretroviral medications to uninfected persons who are at high risk will prevent infection. There is concern about the safety of this method, the potential for selection of resistant viruses, and the wisdom and acceptability of initiating long-term antiretroviral treatment in healthy people.

Five drops of blood: Invasion of privacy?

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:03:00 +0000

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/11345741.html

Sumamry:
This article basically talks about a babay who had five drops of blood taken from her 24 hours after she was born. These drops of vblood were taken to help determine whether or not this child has any of the 50 rare hereditary conditions that could be detected and treated. Minnesota doctors say that this saves many lives. However, some argue that this is an invasion of privacy. Doctors want to add other diseases to the newborn screening test. One parent, Ella, thinks that this test should not be optional. So basically, this article is leaning towards the pro side of the argument.

Gold Rice( poor countries)

noreply@blogger.com (sabrina) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

http://www.biotech-info.net/astrazeneca_gets_gold.html

There are some great life quotes on this site if you want to check them out

noreply@blogger.com (CindyK) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:01:00 +0000

http://www.boardofwisdom.com/default.asp?start=251&topic=1005&listname=Life

How Gm can help us

noreply@blogger.com (sabrina) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:55:00 +0000

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS084

Stem Cell

noreply@blogger.com (CindyK) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:25:00 +0000

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec05/stemcell_10-17.html

First Face Transplant Raises Ethical Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Ludmila) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:40:00 +0000

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/520031

GM Foods in poor countries

noreply@blogger.com (Biotech) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:39:00 +0000

http://www.agbioworld.org/biotech-info/articles/agbio-articles/safefood.html

Students' Meningitis Shots Should Be Required

noreply@blogger.com (IFEOMA) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:38:00 +0000

http://www.bioethics.net/articles.php?viewCat=2&articleId=200

Do we Know enough about Genetically Modified Foods?

noreply@blogger.com (Valdeezy) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:31:00 +0000

http://www.grist.org/advice/possessions/2000/04/21/possessions-genetic/

This article is about how GMF's are produced. Specifically corn, potatoes and and cotton; they are made to produce their own pesticides. Other ways that genes are produced are by splitting genes and inserting them into other organisms.
Other interesting facts are that:
-squash and papaya can fight diseases (b/c of genes from a virus)
-specific hormone can boost milk production in cows
-Salmon has been modified to to use more of their own growth hormones so they can increase in size, thus making the world's Salmon population much larger.

Volvo Speaks Out Against Biodiesels

noreply@blogger.com (Chizzy F Baby) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:30:00 +0000

http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/news-story.jsp?news_id=2240

Against Biodiesels

noreply@blogger.com (Chizzy F Baby) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:19:00 +0000

http://www.sovereignty.org.uk/features/eco/fuelines.html

hit up that link to read the article. Chizzy F, holla at me 1 time

President Calls for Genetic Privacy Bill

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +0000

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/18/washington/18privacy.html

Summary: In this article, President Bush urges people to get genetic testing because it might be really helpful in preventing and treating cancer and other diseases. He also states that he wants medical research to go forward without an individual fearing personal discrimination. This bill may finally give Americans the protection they need to benefit from gene-based medicine.

GM Foods

noreply@blogger.com (sabrina) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +0000

http://www.agbioworld.org/biotech-info/articles/agbio-articles/gm-crop-role.html

Laboratory Reports due Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Drurey) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:50:00 +0000

Dear Biotechnology students,

My son has a 102.5 F fever and asthma (much like "Tina"),
and I cannot be at school. Fortunately, Catherine has
created this excellent blog!

Please go to the web-site: apchemistryob.googlepages.com
On the "Biotechnology" page, you will find the link for
the Transformation and Elisa procedures. They are quite
lengthy (over 15 pages), and you do NOT need to write (or copy)
the whole procedure. A brief 2-3 paragraph SUMMARY of the
procedure will be sufficient.

Enjoy the 3 day weekend, and please pass this information
along to your classmates!
Thank you,
~Mrs. Drurey