...Turner Isenberg Wildlife 1/28/19 Do GMO’s Suck? What really are GMO’s and why are they so controversial? It’s a question I had to ask my self when I was asked to write about my opinion on them. The Definition given for GMO’s is (“genetically modified organisms”) “are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering.” That doesn’t sound like anything to being arguing over but when you dig deeper into how that affects common consumers of food like me and you. It gets quite shaded and unclear on what side you should be on for or against Genetically Modified Organisms! I haven't decided on what exact side I am on yet for or against GMO’s. When researching I found that it was a lot easier to find negatives that positives. But I don't personally think that is because there is more negatives. I think its because of how some people have been fed the information that will start up the most controversy by the media reporting on this topic. Also I think at there is a lot of unknowns with it comes to GMO’s a lot of statistics used isn't conclusive scientific link to these foods. Some of the positives that I found were “Seeds are genetically changed for multiple reasons, which include improving resistance to insects and generating healthier crops, according to Healthline.com. This can lower risk of crop failure, and make crops better resistant to extreme weather.” also “Engineering can also eliminate seeds...
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...Of Rats, Mice, and Men There are a number of reasons why we use mice and rats in laboratory testing. Mice and rats breed fast, which allows for the testing of generations in a few months, whereas it would take years to test at that level in humans. Along the lines of breeding, it is also worthy to note that the test subjects are inbred, so any genetic anomalies caused by the product over generations would be easier to track. When looking at product safety, or the potential threat posed by the product, we can look at various generations to find a modicum of proof, it is this level of testing that is required by overseers such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(1). When we wonder where we get the mice and rats for testing, we may think of a person out there catching them. The truth could not be further away from this. The test subjects must all be the same breed, and must have pure genetic histories. In addition to this they must undergo tests for genetic defects, because defects of this nature could affect the results of the experiment. In other words, the mice and rats used must have a pure genetic history before even being considered for testing. Our little furry friends are small, which makes storage and maintenance easy. Large numbers of them can be tested in a relatively small space. They are also plentiful and cheap. You can get a large number of them for a minimal expenditure. All of these factors go into the decision to use mice and rats, but the...
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...The Cambridge Laboratories Case Series Dennis R. Shaughnessy Executive Professor “Of Mice and Men” A Negligence and Liability Theory Case While this is a fictional business case, prepared for class instruction purposes, students will be asked to treat certain of the information contained herein as not in the public domain and therefore confidential, as directed by the instructor. Cambridge Laboratories, Inc. is widely known in the biomedical research community for its expertise in providing a range of services related to the management of genetically engineered (“transgenic”) mice. The Company provides a variety of specialized services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies that support the development, maintenance and use of proprietary transgenic mice, including breeding and colony scale-up, short and long-term housing, embryo cryopreservation, genetic testing, health profiling, dosing and biologics production. Cambridge has specialized facilities in several countries, including bio-secure facilities (BSL3 and below only). Cambridge was recently approached by a small privately-held biotechnology company (BTC), to provide transgenic services on a new proprietary transgenic mouse model. BTC’s unique transgenic mouse produces a toxin that effectively disables a certain strain of filovirus, normally found in remote areas of Central Africa, known as “Tinochika” (in local dialect, “the one we live in fear of”). The so-called TC virus, a relative...
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...the start of class that day. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS!! (8 hours) In our world today there are multiple different types of foods that have been altered to fit peoples standards or make them taste better. One of those ways is called GMO. GMO is known as generically modified organisms and it changes the way food is made within the DNA. GM food was originated “between 1997 and 1999, gene-modified (GM) ingredients suddenly appeared in 2/3rds of all US processed foods. This food alteration was fueled by a single Supreme Court ruling. It allowed, for the first time, the patenting of life forms for commercialization. Since then thousands of applications for experimental GM organisms have been filed with the US Patent Office alone, and many more abroad. “ (http://www.disabled-world.com/fitness/gm-foods.php) The first food that was ever grown as a GM food was a tomato and was discharged into the market in 1994. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho states that, "Genetic engineering is inherently dangerous, because it greatly expands the scope for horizontal gene transfer and recombination, precisely the processes that create new viruses and bacteria that cause disease epidemics, and trigger cancer in...
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...GMOS GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have been around for about 40 years now. A genetically modified organism is a plant or animal whose genes or “DNA” have been modified in such a way that the product is not naturally found in nature or through natural cross-breeding. Traditionally, the genes with the desired characteristic are introduced to the genes of the plant/animal that is being genetically modified. This results in a plant that is very similar to the original, but contains varying amounts of genetic change. Many GMOs have been modified in such a way that they can withstand a certain kind of herbicide, or survive certain kinds of harsh climate conditions; while others have been modified so that they can produce a certain kind of pesticide to ward off would-be crop killing insects. Through these modifications genetically modified organisms are touted as lasting longer, and producing more abundant crop yields. Also, organisms that have undergone modification require fewer pesticides, water, and reduce production costs for crops used for food, such as soybeans, corn, and sugar beets (www.factsaboutgmos.org). According to the USDA, the most common kinds of GMOs are corn, cotton, and soybeans, but a variety of foods can be found in your local supermarket that have been genetically modified, and according to the Non-GMO Project, up to 80% of processed foods in the United States contain food items that are genetically modified. The issue as to whether or not...
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...A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice. 2. After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine. 3. Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves 4. The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate 5. Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact. positive sweat test. indicative of cystic fibrosis 1. Herbs: Black Cohosh is used to treat menopausal symptoms. When taken with an antihypertensive, it may cause hypotension. Licorice can increase potassium loss and may cause dig toxicity. 2. With acute appendicitis, expect to see pain first then nausea and vomiting. With gastroenitis, you will see nausea and vomiting first then pain. 3. If a patient is allergic to latex, they should avoid apricots, cherries, grapes, kiwi, passion fruit, bananas, avocados, chestnuts, tomatoes and peaches. 4. Do not elevate the stump after an AKA after the first 24 hours, as this may cause flexion contracture. 5. Beta Blockers and ACEI are less effective in African Americans than Caucasians. 1. for the myelogram postop positions. water based dye (lighter) bed elevated. oil based dye heavier bed flat. 2.autonomic dysreflexia- elevated bed first....then check foley...
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