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Taking information out of one living thing and putting it into another is what genetic engineering is all about. How do scientists do it? Why do they do it? What are the results of their experiments with these amazing genetic materials? Through colorful photos, diagrams, and stories, you can understand the basics of genetic engineering. You can even see what the future of this science holds, from Enviropigs to designer pets!
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It's one of the greatest breakthroughs in scientific history, but genetic engineering has also brought disturbing new questions. Should we push genetic research to its absolute limit, exploiting every discovery? What are the consequences of intervening in nature's processes at their most fundamental level? Outlining the potential benefits of genetic engineering, such as the treatment or cure of hereditary diseases and the creation of better, more...
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For thousands of years, humankind has known the specific characteristics of various species. Over the centuries, we have learned that plants can be modified and animals can be bettered through selective breeding. Genetic engineering was common practice in the field and stable long before it was born in the laboratories of scientists. In this program, explore manipulation and transference of genetic information from one organism to another, the present...
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This program offers an overview of genetics and cloning as they occur both in nature and in the laboratory while addressing the ethical and social implications of genetic engineering. Genes, chromosomes, and DNA are identified, and the process of cell fertilization is demonstrated. Identical human twins are presented as an example of naturally occurring clones. The synthesis of human insulin using recombinant DNA technology, the production of alpha-1...
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Genetic engineering involves the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. This allows modern scientists to shape characteristics of living things. This technology offers many positives, including the possibility of enabling people to live longer, or creating productive strains of grain or fruit that can feed greater numbers of people. However, some people are concerned about the Frankenstein-like...
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"Explains how DNA is put together and how its code is read and acted upon by the cell to make proteins. This book explores genetic engineering and gene therapy as well as the highly controversial areas of stem cell research and cloning. Up-to-date examples are given, such as the recent use of blood from a baby's umbilical cord to provide stem cells for the testing of new drugs"--P. [4] of cover.
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For the first time in human history, the genetic book of life is coming under human control. The impact of genetic engineering technology on human life and society is almost unimaginable. From preventing and curing diseases to genetically altering food plants and animals for the benefit of humanity, scientists predict that their ability to modify living things through genetic engineering means that the world will never be the same.