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Articles related to "Biotechnology"
Biotechnology Biotechnology is a field that involves the use of biological systems or living organisms to manufacture products or processes that ultimately benefit humans. biotechnology • biotechnique • dna • technology • environment
Emerging Fields of Study: A Look at Biotechnology Short on biotechnology, links and impact upon society biotechnology • genetic engineering • pharming • gene therapy
Genetic Engineering Overview Genetic Engineering: Article provides global overview of genetic engineering (GE), genetically modified food, genetically modified organism and biotechnology. genetic engineering • genetically modified food • biotechnology • gm food • genetically modified organism
Biotechnology and the Corporate Takeover of Your Food
Easy to read book describes risk of genetic engineering for food and cotton. agriculture • genetic engineering • organic • food • pesticide
Golden Rice a Biotech Industry PR Scam?
Developers of Golden Rice say it will save the lives of millions of vitamin A deficient third world people. Others say the genetically modified rice is a biotechnology industry public relations scam. agriculture • biotechnology • food • vitamin • environment
Alphabet Soup What does the recent sequencing of the human genome mean for depression and manic depression? Read on ... depression • bipolar • genes • human genome • biotechnology
Antigenics Inc. (AGEN) Antigenics is a biotechnology company that develops technologies and products to treat cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. agen • antigenetics • biotechnology • biotech • infectious diseases
Can We End World Hunger? First in a 4-part series hunger • poverty • biotechnology • ge foods • genetic modification
Consumers' Attitudes Toward Agriculture are Mostly Favorable Consumers believe American farmers make a significant contribution to society, but are underpaid for it. Many also trust the safety of the nation's food supply. consumer • agriculture • farmer • rancher • survey
Explosives, Tobacco Plants, and Bacteria Explosive disposal the green way. Tobacco plants and bacterial proteins team up to eliminate TNT from contaminated soil. tobacco • tnt • explosives • decontamination • soil
Genetically Modified… Genetic modification involves manipulating genes within living organisms to give those organisms desired characteristics they do not naturally have themselves. genetically modified • gmo • genetic modification • biotechnology • pharmaceuticals
I-Biology Biotechnology and Information Technology are converging into a new field called I-Biology. It promises to revolutionize the way drugs are discovered in the 21st century. biotechnology • computers • biotech • information technology • it
Linus Pauling: Remembering Oregon's Native Son When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century. linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
Pest Control: Choices Pest Control, the choice is yours. pesticides • cancer • genetic engineering • biotechnology • organic
Sick Plants Get Fevers Too! When infected by a plant virus, tobacco leaves have an elevated temperature. tobacco mosaic virus • fever • tobacco • nature biotechnology • thermography
Tell us The Truth! The promoters of biotech have not been honest. frankenfoods • monsanto • genetically modified • biotechnology
Transhumanism's Cause and Alternative Transhumanism has been called the "world's most dangerous idea" by some. Others applaud it as mankind's hope for the future. Which one is true? transhumanism • transhumanist • transhuman • technological progress • technology
USDA SAYS YES TO TERMINATOR
United States Department of Agriculture approves licensing of its seed sterilization technology. gmo • terminator • genetically modified • usda • biotechnology
What's in Your Genes? Get a grasp on genomics and biotech with the help of museum resources. museum exhibit • genomics • genetics • biotechnology • bioengineering
Genetically Modified Foods Of all the developments in recent years, genetically modified foods is one of the most controversial. A number of genetically engineered fruit varieties are available. gm • genetically modified foods • biotechnology • papaya • papaya ringspot virus
GMO Food Research GMO Food Research gives sources to learn about genetics, GM food, GM crops, transgenic crops, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GMO world crop facts. gmo • genetically modified organism • gmo food • gm food • transgenic crops
Agricultural Biodiversity Is there such a thing as an illegal vegetable and could you be growing it? biodiversity • heirloom seed • heirloom vegetable • agricultural biodiversity • sustainability
Bt Corn Bt corn is a GMO (genetically modified organism) is already grown commercially in the United States. bt corn • gmo corn • genetically modified corn crops • bacillus thuringiensis • bt toxin
Doctors, Patents and Natural Meds Most doctors advise against using natural remedies until supportive research exists and they can prescribe exact dosages - unlikely to happen, for many reasons. medical drug patents • alternative medicine research • pharmaceutical plant remedies • biotech drug • pharmaceutical drug research marketing development
Education for Information Technology Jobs A discussion of the education you need to get jobs in some of today's hottest IT fields (like biotechnology, web design, and information property law), with examples of innovative and interesting degree programs. higher • education • educate • learn • college
Farmageddon: Now Is The Time. Farmageddon, a review of Brewster Kneen's book farmageddon • brewster kneen • new society publishers • biotechnology • genetic modifcation
Chemical Engineering 101 Chemical engineers are involved in pharmaceuticals, fossil and biofuels, materials and processes related to many household products. chemical engineering introduction • chemical engineering education • branch of chemical engineering • chemical engineering professional society • what chemical engineers do
Making Green Plastics from Plants Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' producing oils to replace petrochemicals used in manufacturing plastics and other products. making green plastics from plants • ‘biofactory’ plants produce oils • csiro and unusual fatty acids • csiro and ufas • using crops as biofactories
Genetic Modification Food Facts This article describes what genetically modified foods are, statistics regarding the use of, and the origins, health concerns, and benefits of genetically modified foods. genetic modification of foods • gm food • flavr savr tomato • health risks gm foods • health risks genetically modified foods
Genetically Modified Cows Recently, scientists managed to genetically engineer cows in which this allele has been "knocked out". These cows may be resistant to developing BSE, or "mad cow". mad cow • prions • bse • creutzfeldt-jakob • genetically modified
Genetically Modified Food Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs. genetically modified food • genetically modified crop • genetically modified • transgenic crops • crops
Herbs in the News As we look ahead to fall in the garden, here's a roundup of herb-related news. plant select picks • colorado state university • denver botanic garden • mohave sage • 'wild thing' sage
HOW GREEN IS YOUR POLITICIAN? How green are our politicians? What should we be asking them to commit to in terms of environmental targets. Look at this article for details global warming • climate change • business • environmental policies • environmental reporting
Cloning A look at the different types of cloning and their uses. cloning • dna • reproductive • therapeutic • dolly
Engineering 101: The Basics Learn about the engineering profession, including the branches of engineering, what engineers do, and the contributions of engineers to society. mechanical engineer • electrical engineer • civil engineer • branches of engineering • what engineers do
Alcoholic Beverage From Bananas The article is written to stimulate research in order to improve the product towards commercial exploitation kimario j t • banana alcoholic drink • exploiting fermentation at household level • fermentation defined
Oral Vaccine for Shipping Fever Could Help Cattle Breathe Easier A new oral vaccine for shipping fever in cattle may be on the market in about three years. Also known as bovine respiratory disease, shipping fever costs U.S. producers in excess of $1 billion annually. shipping fever • vaccine • cows • bovine respiratory disease
Australian billionaire bullish on India Mr Kerry Packer, chairman of the Australian Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH) is investing in India mr kerry packer • australian consolidated press holdings (cph) • india • investment
GMO's. Friend or Foe? The controversy over genetically altered crops is mounting. Fueled by European bans on U.S. imports, baby food companies have refused to buy genetically engineered crops, and other buyers are offering premium prices for non-GMO growers. What's it all about and will it change the future of farming? gmo • genetically altered • genetically modified • crop • food
Hydroponics Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi! Hydroponics Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi discussion! hydroponics • virus
AAI Management Management is the aspect from All Aspects of the Industry that provides educators guidelines to teach students about how businesses manage different resources. technology education • industry sector • technology industry • integrated curriculum • business industry
Electric Sports Car Receives Recognition JB Straubel of Tesla Motors was named innovator of the year by the Technology Review for his work on the electric sports car Roadster. tesla motors • jb straubel • roadster • technology review • technology innovator
Ethanol is not All The race for an alternate fuel source to replace conventional petroleum is not a sprint, but a marathon that has been ongoing for decades. unconventional fuels • shale rock • oil sands • brazillian suger cane • ethanol
Family Conflicts Over BRCA Testing Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. breast • ovarian • cancer • genetic • testing
GM Food Dangerous Greenpeace released a poll suggesting that 80% of the population in British Columbia is concerned about the food they are eating. greenpeace • gmo • genetic engineering • genetically modified • food
Herbal Remedy Banaba has been a time tested herbal remedy for kidney and bladder problems. Recent studies show that it is also good for diabetes and obesity. banaba • herb • kidney • bladder • diabetes
Integrating Computer Science in High Schools Teachers are encouraged to integrate technology into lessons. Though more computers are becoming available in schools, students are not always receiving the benefits. integrate computer science high schools • improve student computer skills • more technology in schools • use technology in school • computer science research
The Harm in Vitamin D Supplements By binding to the vitamin D receptor on the body's cells, vitamin D3 supplements block natural vitamin D from reacting with the receptor, interfering with gene expression vitamin d • vitamin d3 • 24-hydroxyvitamin d • vitamin d supplements • dietary supplements
Vital Career Check If the world is your oyster when it comes to career opportunities, how do you weigh the benefits of your current employment against opportunities elsewhere? career success • career choices • career advice • job success • career reality check
Warnings Against GMO "Warnings Against GMO" looks at Greenpeace and other organizations' warnings on GMO genetic pollution, GM food, and dwindling farmers' rights relating to seeds and crops. gmo • gm food • genetically modified organism • genetic engineering • gmo food |
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