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GMO’s

Genetically modified organisms or GMO’s are organisms that do not occur in nature.  Their DNA has been modified by injecting a new gene into them.  This is done to change a characteristic or to add a new one.  This is similar to breeding in/out characteristics.  However this is a much more targeted approach.  Like all … Continue reading GMO’s

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Epigentics

I read a case study on how epigenetics effects twins.  In this case study one twin had schizophrenia and the other was perfectly healthy.  Even though the twins had identical genes some of them turned on in one were not activated in the other.  This allowed one to get a disease while the other stayed … Continue reading Epigentics

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GATTACA

GATTACA showed what the future may look like if the knowledge of genetics was applied to everyday life.  I would not want to live in a world like that because I would not want my genes to control my future.  In the movie people’s worth is decided by their genetic makeup.  One cannot control their … Continue reading GATTACA

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Reflection on the film “What Darwin Didn’t Know”

The film “What Darwin Didn’t Know” explains the advances that have been made in evolution since he passed.  With new technology scientists have been able to find exactly which genes between and within  species have mutated and changed. Through knowing which genes have changes and how great the changes are, scientists are able to figure … Continue reading Reflection on the film “What Darwin Didn’t Know”