Transcript Document 7351167

Biotechnology for Exploring
Technology Systems
Terry Howerton
Atkins School of Biotechnology
August 23, 2010
[email protected]
What is Biotechnology?
Traditional biotechnology uses the
processes of organisms, such as selective
breeding and the making of beer, wine,
bread, fabrics, and enzymes
 The study of the cell, its processes and
products which can be used to improve
the human condition.
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The Cell
DNA
•DNA codes for who you
are
•If we can change your
DNA, we can change
who you are.
Software
DNA
Computer
Outcome
Cell
Traits
Our Protein Traits
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Structural (collagen, cartilage, hair)
Enzymes (metabolism)
Transport (hemoglobin, LDL)
Contractile (muscle)
Hormones (insulin, growth)
Antibodies (immune system)
Recognition (blood types)
Pigment (melanin)
Applications of Biotechnology
Medical
Agriculture
Environmental
Marine
Industrial
Forensics
Resources
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Aquaculture
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Bioengineering
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Aquaculture in an Urban Setting
ABCs of Ag
Career: Aquaculture Directors
Biotech and Aquaculture
Bioengineered Products
Biometrics
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An overview
The Future of Biometrics
Resources
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Biotechnology
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Cloning
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History of Biotechnology
Biotechnology pdf
What is it?
Cloning pdf
What is cloning?
DNA
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What is DNA?
Cracking the Code NOVA video
Resources
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Ergonomics
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Fertilization
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Engineer Your Life
Types of Application
Career: Soil Scientists
The Fertilizer Institute
Genetic Engineering
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GMO Foods
Animal Biotechnology
Genetic Engineered Animals
Resources
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
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GPS Precision Farming
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How GPS works
What is GPS Precision Farming?
Benefits of GPS Precision Farming?
Videos
Hydroponics
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Hydroponics 101
Overview
Hydroponics video
Resources
Biotechnology and Farming
 Value of Biotech
 North Carolina Biotechnology Center
 Guide to Biotechnology
 Biotechnology Benefits
 Your World Biotech Magazine
 BIOBytes
 www.atkinshs.com
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Activities
Cells Alive!
 Yeast Incubator
 DNA Modeling
 Isolation of Strawberry DNA
 Gene Splicing animation
 Gene Splicing Simulation activity
 Bacterial Transformation
 Genetic Engineered Foods WebQuest
 Genetic Engineering videos
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