We met outdoors to enjoy the weather...
We closed the chapter on biotechnology by discussing the use of short tandem repeats (STRs) in gene profiling or fingerprinting.
Then we discussed the first part of the chapter on genes and cancer. We talked about the link between cancer and mutation, the role of mechanisms that control de cell cycle, and cancer originated from mutations in genes related to DNA repair.
Tuesday, May 19: Final exam. Meyer 114, 4-6 pm.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Lecture, chapter 14 - Biotechnology
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A gene "chip", a microarray containing an emtire human genome,
used for genetic testing
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We continued with the chapter on biotechnology.
We talked about the process of making transgenic mice to use as models of human diseases, the differences between genetic screening and genetic testing, and the main techniques of genetic testing, including those involved in what it is known as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
We finished discussing the possibilities to do genetic testing on an entire genome using microarrays, specifically gene "chips".
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A gene "chip", a microarray containing an emtire human genome,
used for genetic testing
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We continued with the chapter on biotechnology.
We talked about the process of making transgenic mice to use as models of human diseases, the differences between genetic screening and genetic testing, and the main techniques of genetic testing, including those involved in what it is known as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
We finished discussing the possibilities to do genetic testing on an entire genome using microarrays, specifically gene "chips".
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Lecture, chapter 14 - Biotechnology
Today we started chapter 14 on biotechnology.
We discussed the most basic applications of biotechnology and how it has bben applied to replace older methodologies to produce proteins to treat human diseases (biopharming).
We also discussed the goals of genetically modifying crops, and some of the main concerns that people have about them. We also started discussing how recombinant DNA technology has been used to create transgenic animal model organisms, mainly mice, to study the development of human diseases and test possible treatments to cure them.
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We discussed the most basic applications of biotechnology and how it has bben applied to replace older methodologies to produce proteins to treat human diseases (biopharming).
We also discussed the goals of genetically modifying crops, and some of the main concerns that people have about them. We also started discussing how recombinant DNA technology has been used to create transgenic animal model organisms, mainly mice, to study the development of human diseases and test possible treatments to cure them.
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