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Video on Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering is the alteration of genetic code by artificial means, and is therefore different from traditional selective breeding.
Genetic engineering examples include taking the gene that programs poison in the tail of a scorpion, and combining it with a cabbage. These genetically modified cabbages kill caterpillers because they have learned to grow scorpion poison (insecticide) in their sap.
Genetic engineering also includes insertion of human genes into sheep so that they secrete alpha-1 antitrypsin in their milk - a useful substance in treating some cases of lung disease.
Genetic engineering has created a chicken with four legs and no wings.
Genetic engineering has created a goat with spider genes that creates "silk" in its milk.
Genetic engineering works because there is one language of life: human genes work in bacteria, monkey genes work in mice and earthworms. Tree genes work in bananas and frog genes work in rice. There is no limit in theory to the potential of genetic engineering.
Genetic engineering has given us the power to alter the very basis of life on earth.
Genetic engineering has been said to be no different than ancient breeding methods but this is untrue. For a start, breeding or cross-breeding, or in-breeding (for example to make pedigree dogs) all work by using the same species. In contrast genetic engineering allows us to combine fish, mouse, human and insect genes in the same person or animal.
Genetic engineering therefore has few limits - except our imagination, and our moral or ethical code.
Genetic engineering makes the whole digital revolution look nothing. Digital technology changes what we do. Genetic engineering has the power to change who we are.
Human cloning is a type of genetic engineering, but is not the same as true genetic manipulation. In human cloning, the aim is to duplicate the genes of an existing person so that an identical set is inside a human egg. The result is intended to be a cloned twin, perhaps of a dead child. Genetic engineering in its fullest form would result in the child produced having unique genes - as a result of laboratory interference, and therefore the child will not be an identikit twin.
Genetic engineering could create crops that grow in desert heat, or without fertiliser. Genetic engineering could make bananas or other fruit which contain vaccines or other medical products.
Genetic engineering will alter the basis of life on earth - permanently - unless controlled. This could happen if - say - mutant viruses, or bacteria, or fish or reptiles are released into the general environment.
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sir , i'm studying 12th standard i want to know what are the important subjects for bio technology/
Dear sir, I wann more informatio...???
thank you...
Thanks - what kind of information do you need? Is this for a project of some kind?
wow you people are crazy!?!?!
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As much as I think we need change, ainyhtng involving government change isn't going to happen (lobbyists, money, corruption, etc.). It's going to take social change, and whatever the answer is it can't involve higher prices or harder to find quantities. Unfortunately, it may take a disaster of some sorts to move social practice.
hey ! how does genetic engeering work ?
Was this created? How did I get it? Genetics from mom or something invented by scentists?
I m a student and i am reading in grade ten. I m worried about my future soooooooo i m thinking to know about this so that i can go in this related field and i must say its favoulous and interesting subject to learn :p
yeah im in grade ten too , and im really interested in this subject ! it suits my abilities , but i heard that it needs a lot of time to learn ( about ten years ) :( is that true ?moreover i just want to know where is the best place to learn it , and where can we find jobs for it :)
You need to study science in High School and at College, then specialise in biotech.
give me an importance and advantages of genitic engeneering
Researching Gatticca, this helped me with understanding more about the film. :)
It wont be the end of the world. I know the math. when Ceaser made leap years there was a extra day every four years. so when I found how many leap years there where so far i found that the end would have been 7 months ago.
agree
if d world ends in 2012 or nt check ur life r u livin rite.genetic engineerin is cool bt God had a reason 4 its discovery
this is science we're talking about, please, talk about something that's real
learn how to use proper grammar
this guy tells us about an awkward lifestyle of future humans
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This is pretty interesting stuff!
Heeey! Im wondering if I can get my genetics rearranged so I could fly.
Hey what's up
how about its risky?
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Hello I am a student studying animal care and I need to know information about genetic engineering in dogs. I need to know how it is done and why. can someone please send information to my email x
ear sir
it is posible in all kinds of animals without exception and it can done by an expert DVM because of to improve it.
what's this??
10Q for this interesting site.
"Always love like you've never been hurt because every 60 seconds you spend angry or upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back"
you guys seriously need to get a life, ur arguing over genetic enginerring.. wow.
your a funny guy
Well, genetic engineering is a very controversial subject. it branches from engineering a chicken to have more muscle to actually cloning animals and HUMANS. Some think its right, some think its wrong. How would you NOT argue that?
modify cat dna??
I think genetic engeneering would be good if we could use it with some limits... For example I'd avoid to clone humans or animals, there is a danger that we can change the delicate balance of the environment!
yepi agree you:)
MY NAME IS ABUHENAAND IAM 21 OF AGE.I STAY IN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF KUSHTIA IN BANGLADESH..IAM A SCIENCE STUDENT AND I REALLY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT IS GENETICS ENGINEERING AND CLONING. IT WOULD BE REALLY GREAT IF YOU COULD SEND SOME INFOMATION ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU.
It is the science involving genes,the most powerful force known to man.
They ask you to comment on their paragraph over genetic engineering. NOT have random conversations on here about stupid stuff!!! They have other cites you can do that on!!!
naa ur a terd
Hi what's up
About genetic engineering try look on Campbell text book 7th edition
it doesnot help me!!!
Ima be a scientist one day and pwn teh epicness
it is really interesting
THIS WEBSITE HAS HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT GINETIC ENGINEERING
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yay! yay! yay! if you know how to "Q" the cow...
I is very interesting.
hi to you too, this website really helped me with my science work. thanks!
this website is really good x helped me lot thanks x
i love genetic engeneering and want some help to make my future on this grand subject
I wnted to know which islands supported GM?
i like the sight and i think it is helpful for my project on Genetic Enginering. thank u it is one thing that will make me closer to the end of my project.
NO but good web-site
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Im in the 10 grade and we have to do a really detailed essay on this, stem cell research, cloning, and agricultural biotechnology...this has helped
i really think this should be abolished because it does not allow each of the 2 genetically modified organisms to be unique 2 function to its full potential. What do you think? KRISHTICA i suggest you goggle everything you need about genetic engineering & you'll find it.
WHAT IS GENETIC ENGINEERING? AND WHAT IS THE IMPROTANT ABOUT GENETIC ENGINEERING?
THANKS
genetic engineering!
I DO NOT APROVE!
OK calm down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why but they are also helping cure diseases
SAME HERE BRO! :) i am totally agaisnt this...
how can u prevent bood in genetic scientist?
so please ucan fast answer......................
hi im saying that this website has a lot of good clues!!!!!!!!!!!
i totally agree
hi im saying that this website has a lot of good clues!!!!!!!!!!!
world ends soon
I NEED MORE INFO ON GENETIC ENGINEERING BEFOE FRIDAYY BECAUSE IM DOING A REALLY BIG PROJECT ON THIS tHANXX
thanks you this helped me a lot with my science project thanks you
Same thing! daisy it also helped ME a lottttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!
thanks alot it really help
hello people this is fake and stupid........you have to be a complete idiot to believe this
You must be an idiot if you think this is fake...do some research
ummmm.... you might wanna go home and look in the mirror before you start calling people an idiot...unless your ugly butt broke em all. if you dont like genetics then why in the heck are you on this site. get a life, a job, and a man!!!!!
hahahahahah more like your the idiot, idiot
No its real
nice info you helped me on my science courswork big time man :::::)))))) thanks alot its good information and i hope to get some nice grades ::PP
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Cool info. It helped me heaps with my science assignment :/
i Am 21 year Old and will be happy if i am giving the opportunity of studying genetic mutation and engineering in any school in your country in form of scholarship. i dont mind working for your country after i am trained. i am a science student and am too inquisitive for discoveries. Jude from Nigeria
Excuse me, but you must not be in a religious position if you believe that this is correct. "You do not mind working in our country"? Well perhaps we do not want you to work in our country if you are morally and spiritually incorrect and will help in the destruction in our country. Genetic mutation is exactly how it sounds. A mutation. It is not a "beautiful creation" or any of that misunderstanding bull. It is a game that scientists play in order to get their little awards. God did not create these things this way. They are what they are for a reason. Ever heard the phrase "science only goes so far and then comes God"? Science can only go so far in its limitations before they hit a brick wall. God created those animals to be the way that He functional them to be, not puppets of scientist.
Well Jenifer if you really believe in god then maybe should believe that he will not let GM happen and get on with your life instead of sitting at your computer trying to start arguments with sceince students
Thats not even a religious stand point, you put a poitical view then put God into it. That whole statement honestly made no sense? I don't mind people from other countries coming to America to study and learn. Even though we might have one of the worst education systems in the world (not counting 3rd world countries) but im actually Flattered that someone from another country would want to study here. And! as a side note, Einstien was not from America. (By the way I'm a Junior in high school)
hello
so far it seems u can only "trade" parts to different species, i haven't seen any yet that shows creating something 'different' as taking venom from a scorpion or silk from a spider thats all being traded over while none has been added
almost like were given the alphabet and premade words as its going to be hard to make our own letters
oh by the way;;;;;
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so far it seems u can only "trade" parts to different species, i haven't seen any yet that shows creating something 'different' as taking venom from a scorpion or silk from a spider thats all being traded over while none has been added
almost like were given the alphabet and premade words as its going to be hard to make our own letters
Hey i understand what you are saying but by trading those traits and by doing this we will have the same organism but it will be more enhanced and it will screw up the food chain in our ecosytem
heeeey jow blow you okay? genetic engerneering is cooool, abit like; charlotte,mitch&ofc Myself :)
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im black, and i want to know why my kids turned out white, can u please explain with your genetic engeneering. please reply soon, thank you.
dear sir,
i am 14 yaers old and reading in 8th closs in india. i like to persue diploma in genetic engineering within india or outside india immediatley after passing 10th class. please guide me in this regard.
shaktipal
absolutely
i disagree i dont think the world is going to end in 2012
it is all wrong end world 2012
um, you dont know what your talking about. the world is not going to end in 2012!!!!! and even if it does, so what???? the worlds going to hell and ima b the one driving the bus!!! get used to it or dont comment shiz like that.
so far it seems u can only "trade" parts to different species, i haven't seen any yet that shows creating something 'different' as taking venom from a scorpion or silk from a spider thats all being traded over while none has been added
almost like were given the alphabet and premade words as its going to be hard to make our own letters
MY NAME IS KRISHTIKA PILLAY AND IAM 16 OF AGE.I STAY IN LAUTOKA IN FIJI ISLANDS.IAM A SCIENCE STUDENT AND I REALLY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT IS GENETICS ENGINEERING AND CLONING. IT WOULD BE REALLY GREAT IF YOU COULD SEND SOME INFOMATION ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU.
i dont have a clue
yaah...
I will try to find some kind of information than, I will send you.
thank you.
What would you like to learn more about? And what for? College project? School project?
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Hello
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which colleage in india is best for geneticengineering