I want to conduct research in the area of tissue engineering, which primarily exists in the realm of research, and for that I need a Ph. D. A master's degree is a step on the way to earning a Ph. D. I am particularly interested in engineering of cardiovascular tissue. Specific research topics that I am hoping to work on include the creation of 3D scaffolds, the influence of mechanical forces on the differentiation of cardiac tissue, and the study of cytokines in the differentiation of cardiac tissue
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In the scientific movie, GATTACA, which is directed by Andrew Niccol, the main character, Vincent Freeman pursues his lifelong dream of going into space but is crushed to find out that he is genetically inferior, naming him in-valid. He doesn’t give up but instead decides to buy the genes of a valid specimen named Jerome Morrow. Throughout the whole movie he runs into minor and major conflict that puts him to the test. Genetically modifying offspring is a long process that is becoming more common
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Restriction Enzymes on Lambda Phage DNA," tested by Alap A. Sahoo. The aim was to determine whether "E. coli restriction enzymes are adapted to attack the DNA of the lambda phage." Sahoo plotted down his results: "the restriction enzymes do not seem to be cutting out pieces of the viral DNA similar in size to crucial sections of the phage. However, this does not disprove my adaption theory, as the restriction enzymes may have adapted different tactics to attack the viral DNA." In history, experiments where
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has become an increasingly bigger idea in labs. In the past year, President Obama spent $215 million to develop a research initiative that sequence the DNA of about a million volunteers. The process of genome sequencing is complex, but to put it in simpler terms it’s determining the precise number of nucleotides inside of a DNA molecule. Successful DNA sequencing has also lead to a huge increase in biological/medical research and discovery, which is why Obama has put so much money into researching it
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world of abundance is not only unacceptable, it is unforgivable." Genetically Modified Organisms can benefit us, and there are so many reasons why they are imperative for the very existence of mankind. GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. DNA from bacteria or viruses can be found in plants or animals that have gone through genetic engineering. The combination of these different DNA’s cannot occur naturally or in crossbreeding. Genetic modification can only occur in a certain way. This process
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This gene is translated onto the offspring’s chromosome 4. In a healthy individual, this particular segment of DNA, made up of the building blocks of the DNA, cytosine, adenine, and guanine (CAG), would repeat on average 10 to 28 times, whereas with someone with an active Huntington’s gene would have this section repeated about 36 to 120 times. This creates faulty lines of DNA, which, in turn, makes the brain cells stop functioning properly and eventually will kill off the cell, resulting in
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GMOs are genetically modified organisms that are made in purpose to help or improve a plant, animal, etc. In almost all modifications of organisms, genes from other species of life are inserted into the desired organism they want to improve or change. Most chickens today have been selectively bred to produce x10 more eggs per year than a wild chicken would on its own. Due to this process, chickens lay more eggs and produce more food for the rapidly growing world we live in. Genetically modifying
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Personalized medicine has been promulgated by the scientific community as a new paradigm in healthcare service. Direct-to-consumer genetic testing involves the marketing of genetic tests to consumers directly so that tests may be ordered without going through a healthcare provider. There are more than a few companies that offer health-related genetic testing for direct purchase by the consumer; however, further scrutiny of these companies demonstrated that overall, these biotech companies do not
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Are Gene Patents Harmful? After reading a couple of articles, it has me wondering how harmful or beneficial gene patents may be for us humans. I found and read more cons than pros between the two articles. In the article “Patenting Life” author and critic Michael Crichton, is against gene patents. Meanwhile in “Decoding the Use of Gene Patents” written by economist, John E. Calfee, thinks gene patents are not such a bad idea, but he also believes they can be somewhat harmful. He also points out
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The human body is designed around our genetics and DNA that is passed down to us from our mothers and fathers. Genes outline our physical appearance, health and even our mental capabilities. Our parents have two different types of genes; dominant and recessive. A dominant disorder is passed down to the offspring from a parent with a single mutated allele. A recessive disorder is passed down to the offspring only when both parents have the mutated gene. If one parent is a carrier of the recessive
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