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.
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Emerging Fields of Study: A Look at Biotechnology
Short on biotechnology, links and impact upon society
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Genetic Engineering Overview
Genetic Engineering: Article provides global overview of genetic engineering (GE), genetically modified food, genetically modified organism and biotechnology.
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Biotechnology and the Corporate Takeover of Your Food
Easy to read book describes risk of genetic engineering for food and cotton.
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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.
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Alphabet Soup
What does the recent sequencing of the human genome mean for depression and manic depression? Read on ...
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Antigenics Inc. (AGEN)
Antigenics is a biotechnology company that develops technologies and products to treat cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
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Can We End World Hunger?
First in a 4-part series
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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.
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Explosives, Tobacco Plants, and Bacteria
Explosive disposal the green way. Tobacco plants and bacterial proteins team up to eliminate TNT from contaminated soil.
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Genetically Modified…
Genetic modification involves manipulating genes within living organisms to give those organisms desired characteristics they do not naturally have themselves.
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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.
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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.
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Pest Control: Choices
Pest Control, the choice is yours.
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Sick Plants Get Fevers Too!
When infected by a plant virus, tobacco leaves have an elevated temperature.
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Tell us The Truth!
The promoters of biotech have not been honest.
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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?
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USDA SAYS YES TO TERMINATOR
United States Department of Agriculture approves licensing of its seed sterilization technology.
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What's in Your Genes?
Get a grasp on genomics and biotech with the help of museum resources.
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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.
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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.
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Agricultural Biodiversity
Is there such a thing as an illegal vegetable and could you be growing it?
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Bt Corn
Bt corn is a GMO (genetically modified organism) is already grown commercially in the United States.
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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.
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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.
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Farmageddon: Now Is The Time.
Farmageddon, a review of Brewster Kneen's book
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Chemical Engineering 101
Chemical engineers are involved in pharmaceuticals, fossil and biofuels, materials and processes related to many household products.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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Herbs in the News
As we look ahead to fall in the garden, here's a roundup of herb-related news.
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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
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Cloning
A look at the different types of cloning and their uses.
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Engineering 101: The Basics
Learn about the engineering profession, including the branches of engineering, what engineers do, and the contributions of engineers to society.
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Alcoholic Beverage From Bananas
The article is written to stimulate research in order to improve the product towards commercial exploitation
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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.
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Australian billionaire bullish on India
Mr Kerry Packer, chairman of the Australian Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH) is investing in India
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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?
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Hydroponics Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi!
Hydroponics Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi discussion!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GM Food Dangerous
Greenpeace released a poll suggesting that 80% of the population in British Columbia is concerned about the food they are eating.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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