genetically modified organism

Examples of genetically modified organism in the following topics:

• Genetic Engineering

  • In genetic engineering, an organism's genotype is altered using recombinant DNA, created by molecular cloning, to modify an organism's DNA.
  • Genetic engineering is the alteration of an organism's genotype using recombinant DNA technology to modify an organism's DNA to achieve desirable traits.
  • The organism that receives the recombinant DNA is called a genetically-modified organism (GMO).
  • Bacteria, plants, and animals have been genetically modified since the early 1970s for academic, medical, agricultural, and industrial purposes.
  • Borer-resistant corn is an example of a genetically- modified organism made possible through genetic engineering methods that allow scientists to alter an organism's DNA to achieve specific traits, such as herbicide resistance.

• Modern Applications of DNA

  • The CRISPR technique has enormous potential application, including altering the germline of humans, animals and other organisms, and modifying the genes of food crops.
  • A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
  • GMOs are a source of medicines and genetically modified foods and are also widely used in scientific research, along with the production of other goods.
  • Bacteria, plants, and animals have been genetically modified since the early 1970s for academic, medical, agricultural, and industrial purposes.
  • The GloFish is a patented and trademarked brand of genetically modified (GM) fluorescent fish.

• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

  • Animals that have been modified to express recombinant DNA are called transgenic animals.
  • Manipulating the DNA of plants (or creating genetically modified organisms called GMOs) has helped to create desirable traits, such as disease resistance, herbicide and pesticide resistance, better nutritional value, and better shelf-life.
  • Staples like corn, potatoes, and tomatoes were the first crop plants to be genetically engineered .
  • Additional genetic modification improved the flavor of this tomato.
  • Corn, a major agricultural crop used to create products for a variety of industries, is often modified through plant biotechnology.

• Applications of Genetic Engineering

  • Genetic engineering means the manipulation of organisms to make useful products and it has broad applications.
  • Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology.
  • New DNA may be inserted in the host genome by first isolating and copying the genetic material of interest, using molecular-cloning methods to generate a DNA sequence; or by synthesizing the DNA, and then inserting this construct into the host organism.
  • Modified plasmids or viruses often are the messengers to deliver genetic material to the body's cells, resulting in the production of substances that should correct the illness.
  • Sometimes cells are genetically altered inside the body; other times scientists modify them in the laboratory and return them to the patient's body.

• Genetically Engineered Vaccines

  • Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology.
  • New DNA may be inserted in the host genome by first isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods to generate a DNA sequence, or by synthesizing the DNA and then inserting this construct into the host organism.
  • Genetic engineering alters the genetic makeup of an organism using techniques that remove heritable material, or that introduce DNA prepared outside the organism either directly into the host or into a cell that is then fused or hybridized with the host.
  • Genetically engineered viruses are being developed that can still confer immunity, but lack the infectious sequences.
  • This gene is removed and can be placed into another organism.

• Genetic Control of Flowers

  • the flowers individual organs must grow (modeled using the ABC model)
  • A flower develops on a modified shoot or axis from a determinate apical meristem (determinate meaning the axis grows to a set size).
  • If this genetic change is not functioning properly, then flowering will not occur.
  • The second genetic event follows the commitment of the plant to form flowers.
  • The sequential development of plant organs suggests that a genetic mechanism exists in which a series of genes are sequentially turned on and off.

• Genetic Variation

  • Genetic variation is a measure of the variation that exists in the genetic makeup of individuals within population.
  • Genetic variation is a measure of the genetic differences that exist within a population.
  • The genetic variation of an entire species is often called genetic diversity.
  • Other new alleles may be immediately detrimental (such as a malformed oxygen-carrying protein) and organisms carrying these new mutations will die out.
  • Populations of wild cheetahs have very low genetic variation.

• Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

  • Many modifiers are entire phrases.
  • Responsible for representing students to the faculty and overseeing student organizations, the Student Council plays an important role in campus life.
  • In situations where modifiers are used incorrectly, the result is a dangling modifier, a misplaced modifier, or a squinting modifier.
  • Similar to a dangling modifier, a misplaced modifier occurs when it is unclear what word(s) the modifier is referencing.
  • A squinting modifier is a modifier that is placed right next to the word it refers to, but is also near another word that it might be modifying.

• Branches and Subdisciplines of Biology

  • Examples of biological branches include microbiology, physiology, ecology and genetics.
  • Microbiology, the study of microorganisms, is the study of the structure and function of single-celled organisms.
  • Excitingly, it is the cradle of emerging sciences such as the biology of brain activity, genetic engineering of custom organisms, and the biology of evolution that uses the laboratory tools of molecular biology to retrace the earliest stages of life on earth.
  • A scan of news headlines—whether reporting on immunizations, a newly discovered species, sports doping, or a genetically-modified food—demonstrates the way biology is active in and important to our everyday world.
  • Recognize the various subfields of biology; e.g. microbiology, genetics, evolutionary, etc.

• Citizen Gênet Affair

  • The Citizen Genêt Affair threatened American neutrality during the French Revolutionary Wars.
  • Genêt commissioned four privateering ships (the Republicaine, the Anti-George, the Sans-Culotte, and the Citizen Genêt) and organized American volunteers to fight Britain's Spanish allies in Florida.
  • Angered by Genêt's audacity in recruiting privateers in blatant violation of American neutrality, Washington confronted Genêt in the presidential mansion in Philadelphia.
  • When Genêt's request was turned down, he was also informed that his actions were unacceptable.
  • Genêt, knowing that he would likely be sent to the guillotine, asked Washington for asylum.