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Genetic Engineering Defined
A process of inserting new genetic information into existing cells in order to modify a specific organism for the purpose of changing one of its characteristics.
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"˜The Question of Global Warming"™: An Exchange
Published September 4, 2008, 8:45 pm, New York Review of Books
The New York Review received many letters concerning "The Question of Global Warming" by Freeman Dyson [ NYR , June 12]. Following are comments by William D. Nordhaus, whose book A Question of Balance: Weighing the Options on Global Warming Policies , was reviewed in the article, as well as letters from two other readers, along with a reply by Freeman Dyson.
Whole Foods Market's Margaret Wittenberg Named to Board of The Organic Center
Published September 4, 2008, 1:42 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Whole Foods Market® , the leading natural and organic foods supermarket, announced that Margaret M. Wittenberg, the Company's Global Vice President for Quality Standards and Public Affairs, has been selected to serve as one of four new members on the Board of Directors for The Organic Center.
Gene enhancer in evolution of human opposable thumb
Published September 4, 2008, 12:10 pm, EurekAlert!
( Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore ) Scientists have discovered gene enhancer, known as HACNS1, that may have contributed to evolution of uniquely opposable human thumb, and possibly also modifications in ankle or foot that allow humans to walk on two legs, according to paper published in Science, Sept. 5, 2008.
Nature Inspires New Highly Specific Drugs And Organic Products
Published September 4, 2008, 7:09 am, Medical News Today
The best place to seek novel compounds for pharmaceutical drugs, alternative energy sources, and a host of industrial applications, is within natural systems that have evolved over millions of years.
Researchers Offer First Direct Proof Of How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
Published September 4, 2008, 6:11 am, Medical News Today
A team of orthopaedic researchers has found definitive, genetic proof of how the most common form of arthritis destroys joint cartilage in nearly 21 million aging Americans, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. The findings serve as an important foundation for the design of new treatments for osteoarthritis (OA), researchers said.
Previous Claims Of siRNA Therapeutic Effects Called Into Question By Report In Human Gene Therapy
Published September 4, 2008, 5:09 am, Medical News Today
The many recent reports documenting the therapeutic efficacy of short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) in animal models of human disease may actually be describing non-specific therapeutic effects related to the ability of siRNA to activate an immune response, according to a paper in the September 2008 is
NZ needs GE technology - Agresearch
Published September 3, 2008, 9:15 pm, Otago Daily Times
Big state science company Agresearch says over 100 million hectares of land overseas is planted with genetically engineered crops, and New Zealand needs to be able to keep up the technology.
NZ must keep up with GE progress, says AgResearch
Published September 3, 2008, 8:36 pm, The New Zealand Herald
AgResearch says more than 100 million hectares of land overseas is planted with genetically engineered crops, and New Zealand needs to be able to keep up the technology.
Big data: The next Google
Published September 3, 2008, 10:07 am, Nature
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NIH EUREKA award funds research at WPI aimed at turning adult skin cells into stem-like cells
Published September 3, 2008, 9:19 am, EurekAlert!
( Worcester Polytechnic Institute ) A team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received a three-year, $900,000 award from the National Institutes of Health (one of only 38 awarded through the new EUREKA program) for a project aimed at developing a novel way of transforming adult skin cells into stem-like cells. If successful, the research could result in a relatively simple and ...
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- Beyond Nano Breakthrough, MIT Team Quietly Builds Virus-Based Batteries - Popular Mechanics
- Diabetes researchers convert pancreas cells to produce insulin - Los Angeles Times
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- GE Free Food Guide: Marmite and other Sanitarium Spreads: Statement on the GE Free Food Guide by Sanitarium: they have a GE free blanket policy for all their products. This implies that Marmite, as one of their products, is GE free.
- GE Free Food Guide: Kraft Spreads: Statement made by Kraft NZ Ltd. Apparently, the Vegemite made here is GE free, but they can't speak for the stuff made in Australia. Kraft Australia did not respond - which is telling, in and of itself.
Tue Aug 12
- DNA Replicates Itself - Introduction to Genetic Engineering: One of the cool things about DNA is that it is able to make an exact copy of itself - in other words, it's able to replicate. This is necessary, to do when cells want to divide.
Wed Aug 6
- Organic Guide: Information about organic gardening, food & drink, health & beauty and lifestyle options. Consists of a directory of products and services, forum, blog and articles written by members of the organic community.
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