Exam 3 W 48 in class dont forget
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Exam #3 W 4/8 in class (don't forget cheat sheet) Review T 4/7 at 5 pm in BUR 108 Today: Genetically Modifying Organisms: good, bad, or ?
Human resource production and use http: //www. earth-policy. org/Indicators/Grain/2006. htm
We can now insert new genes or modify existing genes of plants
Fig 19. 17 After inserting a gene into the Agrobacteria, they will insert that gene into the plant's DNA.
Millions of Hectares Global area planted with GM crops http: //www. gmo-compass. org/eng/agri_biotechnology/gmo_planting/257. global_gm_planting_2006. html Texas = 70 ha
% of Total US Acres Common GM Crops in the U. S. http: //blog. wired. com/wiredscien ce/2007/09/mon santo-ishap. html
Have GMO's been beneficial, and what are the risks?
Human impacts: Dead zone in Gulf of Mexico from Mississippi River http: //blog. nola. com/tim espicayune/2007/06/despit e_promises_to_fix_it_th e. html
Pollen is easily transferred from plant to plant, and to related species.
Genetic information moves. GM crops found in Oaxaca and other MX states GM crops illegal
Genetic information moves, and is self-replicating. GM crops found in Oaxaca and other MX states GM crops illegal
Monsanto's is one of the largest sellers of GMO's Monsanto Stock price http: //research. scottrade. com/public/stocks/snapshot. asp
Patents give 20 year monopoly for inventor www. uspto. gov
Three types of U. S. patents: 1) Utility patents may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof; 2) Design patents may be granted to anyone who invents a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture; and 3) Plant patents may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant. www. uspto. gov
Examples of current patents: • Atryn- antithrombin produced in transgenic goats (in milk) has anti-clotting properties
Examples of current patents: • Atryn- antithrombin produced in transgenic goats (in milk) has anti-clotting properties • Evolutec has patents on proteins in tick saliva for use as anti-inflammatory
Examples of current patents: • Atryn- antithrombin produced in transgenic goats (in milk) has anti-clotting properties • Evolutec has patents on proteins in tick saliva for use as anti-inflammator • GTG in Australia has patents on non-coding human DNA for detecting risk of various diseases
Examples of current patents: • Atryn- antithrombin produced in transgenic goats (in milk) has anti-clotting properties • Evolutec has patents on proteins in tick saliva for use as anti-inflammatory • GTG in Australia has patents on non-coding human DNA for detecting risk af various diseases • Over 70 U. S. patents for use of Indian neem tree
Neem, say the women, helps babies sleep, keeps flies away, is a cosmetic, a disinfectant and a pesticide. Its leaves make good cattle fodder, its twigs are good for teeth and gums. It is used, they say, for snake bites, malaria, hysteria, high blood pressure, pain relief, skin diseases and a host of other ailments. Over 70 U. S. patents for use of Indian neem tree
Neem, say the women, helps babies sleep, keeps flies away, is a cosmetic, a disinfectant and a pesticide. Its leaves make good cattle fodder, its twigs are good for teeth and gums. It is used, they say, for snake bites, malaria, hysteria, high blood pressure, pain relief, skin diseases and a host of other ailments. Over 70 U. S. patents for use of Indian neem tree One was rejected due to previous use in indigenous Indian culture
Concerns of developing nations vs. industrialized countries Bioprospecting
Lack of research on third world problems. (tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, dysentery… Not profitable. Bioprospecting
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