160 likes | 242 Views
Discover how cells, clones, DNA, and enzymes play crucial roles in biotechnology breakthroughs like cloning. Learn about natural and managed types of clones, molecular techniques, and the ethical considerations presented by the Biojudiciary Project. Stay informed on the latest advancements and ethical discussions in biotechnology.
E N D
BiotechnologyBreakthroughs: Cloning Biojudiciary Project http://www.biojudiciary.org Toby M Horn, PhD, Carnegie Institution of Washington
Life Tools • Cells • Clones • DNA • Enzymes
Cells • A multicellular organism starts from a single cell -- the fertilized egg -- that divides into cells that continue to divide and/or differentiate.
Clones • Single bacteria, yeast, animal and plant cells can form clones -- colonies of identical cells -- in cell culture. • http://www.mcb.harvard.edu/hastings/Images/bacteria.gif
DNA C. DNA forms a double-stranded helix through H-bonds between the complementary bases (A-T, G-C) on each strand. Adapted from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=cell.figgrp.1404
Enzymes D. Enzymes cut DNA at specific sequences. Enzymes re-seal the strands. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Search&db=books&doptcmdl=GenBookHL&term= DNA+molecules+AND+cooper%5Bbook%5D+AND+165201%5Buid%5D&rid=cooper.figgrp.455
Types of Clones • Natural • Managed • Molecular • Nuclear • Stem Cell
The Biojudiciary Project Like all new technologies, the biotechnologies illustrated here -- and others --- raise significant ethical, legal and policy issues that must be given serious attention and properly addressed in an open manner. http://www.biojudiciary.org
References and Image Sources http://www.luc.edu/depts/biology/dev/mamemb.htm http://www.twinstuff.com/ twinolympics.htm http://www.originaljewelry.com/motofthous.html http://strawberry.ifas.ufl.edu/runnering%20plant%202.jpg http://www.mcb.harvard.edu/hastings/Images/bacteria.gif http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/primer.htm http://www.biology.arizona.edu/immunology/tutorials/immunology/02t.html http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/scireport.htm http://www.fjc.gov/newweb/jnetweb.nsf/pages/16