genetic modification
Genetic modification and genetic determinism
... for genetic fatalism to be true an individual possessing a gene responsible for a specific type of cancer must develop that type of cancer, no matter what he or she ...of genetic causation and assuming ...
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A BioBrick compatible strategy for genetic modification of plants
... Selective breeding has long been used to modify plant characteristics such as growth rate, seed size, and flavor [1]. For much of agricultural history, the targeted traits reflected the needs of local growers and ...
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Genetic modification of Bluetongue virus by uptake of "synthetic" genome segments
... The developed method results in the uptake by repli- cating BTV of RNA that was synthesized in vitro with cDNA as template. This opens the opportunity to use this method as genetic modification system for ...
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Illuminating the chicken model through genetic modification
... is only part of the story. The method of integrating a transgene functionally into the genome of modified PGCs has also been chal- lenging. DNA transposable elements are able to efficiently modify cultured PGCs and ...
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Effects of Genetic Modification and Drying Stresses on Wood Properties.
... Through genetic modification, scientists were able to reduce the lignin content and change the structure of lignin in trees (Hu et ...(genetic modification) approaches to controlling the ...
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Beware of feedback effects among trust, risk and public opinion: Quantitative estimates of rational versus emotional influences on attitudes toward genetic modification
... for genetic modification in agriculture mainly stems from approval of food and agricultural ...of genetic engineering but is otherwise inconsequential; and (3) religious belief greatly hinders ...
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Genetic Modification of Intestinal Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria
... for genetic modification and improvement include: immunostimulation and oral vaccine development; antimicrobials and bacteriocins; vitamin synthesis and production; adhesins and colonisation determinants; ...
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Immunogenicity of Novel Mumps Vaccine Candidates Generated by Genetic Modification
... Attenuation based on targeted genetic modification has several advantages. The most commonly used mumps vaccine, JL, is a mixture of at least two well-distinguished components (67–69). Surveillance of the ...
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Why rational argument fails the genetic modification (GM) debate
... Genetic modification (GM) of crops provides a methodology for the agricultural improvements needed to deliver global food security. However, public opposition to GM-food is great. The debate has tended to ...
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Genetic Modification of Oncolytic Newcastle Disease Virus for Cancer Therapy
... FPCS modification and HN-L intergenic sequence extension reduce viral pathogenicity in chickens. The impact of the FPCS mutations on viral pathogenicity in chickens was determined us- ing MDT and the ICPI test ...
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CREBBP is a target of epigenetic, but not genetic, modification in juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
... Findings: Five of 34 candidate genes analyzed showed recurrent hypermethylation in JMML. cAMP-responsive element-binding protein-binding protein ( CREBBP ) was the most frequent target of epigenetic modification ...
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Genetic modification of seed fatty acid composition in Linum Usitatissimum L.
... DISCUSSION Maternal effects for fatty acid composition The comparison of self and reciprocally cross-pollinated seed in three crosses between linseed genotypes differing widely in their [r] ...
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Genetic Modification of Pichia Pastoris for Production of Propylene Glycol from Glycerol
... For comparison to our results, we have summarized all the results for PG production in the various engineered or- ganisms studied to date (Table 4). The highest titers of PG are produced in E. coli strains, which must be ...
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Construction of DGLA producing cell factory by genetic modification of Mucor circinelloides
... Because of nutritional value and medicinal applica- tions many groups are constructing engineered DGLA producing microbes such as recombinant Aspergillus oryzae, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Mortierella alpina but all of ...
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GENETIC MODIFICATION OF A TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE LETHAL IN DROSOPHILA WILLISTONI
... The cross with the Iguassu wild strain gave 0.14 shrunken flies; this value is significantly different from that of the Belem wild strain which gave the highest proportion of [r] ...
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Research into genetically modified organisms in New Zealand: an examination of a sociotechnical controversy
... During this campaign, the Green Party launched a peti- tion for a Royal Commission of Inquiry, the highest level government-led inquiry possible in New Zealand. They also called for a moratorium on GMO field releases and ...
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Livestock 2 0 – genome editing for fitter, healthier, and more productive farmed animals
... Genetic modification of farmed animals to increase the efficiency of food production, increase animal health and welfare, yet reduce the environmental footprint, has been a goal for many decades (Table ...
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Applications of biotechnology in fostering health and well-being: directions for health and medical research in developing countries
... Research into plant genomics and the genetic modification of crops has great potential for improving human health through nutritional gains and the production and delivery of vaccines an[r] ...
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Characteristics of physical properties of genetically modified potatoes. II. Mechanical properties of tubers
... the modification type and breeding conditions appeared to be statistically significant but irregular during the three-year period of ...of genetic modification ...
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Perceptions and recommendations by scientists for a potential release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Nigeria
... The lessons that have been learnt from the GM crop controversy in Europe and North America would sug- gest that for GMMs to be acceptable for malaria control, scientists need to involve the public prior to trials, as ...
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