Biotechnology+around+the+world

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 * Biotechnology Around the World Contents ||
 * 1. Prezi Presentation ||
 * 2. Articles ||
 * 3. Ethical Opinions ||
 * 4. Rubric ||

= Articles: = = South America/Africa-      ﻿  = >
 * [|Development of Biotechnology in South Africa]
 * The South African scientific community has been working very hard to have biotechnology implemented en mass in their country, in order to help the agricultural and medical fields within the nation.
 * [|Brazil's Biotech Boom]
 * After the extremely successful "Project Xylella" where Brazilian scientists became the first in the world to fully code a bacteria's genome, Brazil has become a major player in the Biotechnology world stage.
 * [|Finally Genetically Engineered Cassava Enters Field Trials]
 * In an attempt to compete with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria in the cassava (an important crop in Kenya), Kenyan scientists have created the first ever genetically modified cassava crop by increasing the amount of vitamins and minerals peasant in each plant.
 * [|Human Collagen Produced by Tobacco Plant]
 * Israeli scientists have discovered, through germ-line engineering, how to make the tobacco plant produce collagen, a natural chemical in the body used to help heal cuts. This discovery marks the first time plants have been used in collagen production, as collagen was formerly harvested only from animals.
 * [|Argentina Gets Serious About Biotechnology]
 * With the help of the scientifically respected Minister of Economy, Martin Lema, Argentinian scientists have been going to great lengths to have genetically modified foods become a hallmark of Argentina's agricultural economy.

== Europe- == > >> of biotechnology.
 * [|AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC ATTITUDES]
 * The public opinion of European's may actively constrain and influence the course of development
 * [|Bleak funding future forecast for biotech: Europe's biotechnology sector is struggling to raise capital in a tougher economic en]
 * Due to a financial crisis, biotech companies are having trouble getting funding.
 * [|European Parliament paves the way for GMO-free Europe]
 * European Parliament is forbidding GMO/GEO (Genetically Modified/Engineered Organisms) in Europe.
 * [|Europe's New Approach to Biotech Foods]
 * Major issues in Europe about their diffused feelings towards growing Biotech foods.
 * [] (Explaining Europe's Resistance to Agruicultural Biotechnology)
 * Biotech policies are helping European chemical firms to slow their losses in the global crop protection market and are helping European farmers differentiate their conventional crops on environmental and safety grounds, maintain their agricultural subsidies and win new non-tariff trade protections.

== North America- == >
 * [|Some say "Frankenfish," others call it a solution]
 * AquaBounty Technologies have genetically modified salmon so that they may grow twice as fast as normal salmon.
 * [|Biotechnology Industry Announces New Initiative to Improve U.S. Science Education]
 * Biotechnology industry leaders are promoting their "Scientists in the Classroom" program in response to President Obama's "Educate to Innovate" campaign.
 * [|Canada Approves Enviropig™, Piglets Inherit Genetic Modifications for Clean Manure]
 * Canada has approved the limited production of Enviropigs--pigs which have been genetically modified to produce 65% less phosphorus in their feces and urine.
 * [|End of Microplates? Novel Electronic Biosensing Technology Could Facilitate New Era of Personalized Medicine]
 * Researchers have come up with new Biosensing technology which can be used to diagnose patients individually according to their symptoms. With this technology, they may be able to target illness quickly and find the best way to treat it.
 * [|Scientists Genetically Engineer Silkworms to Produce Artificial Spider Silk]
 * Scientists have altered silkworms so that they may produce spider silk. This new method may help the medical field in terms that the spider silk--known for its elasticity and strength--may be produced at economical rates.

== Asia- ==
 * [|Advanced Cell Technology in Korea]
 * Scientists have developed a new stem cell technology that is thought to be able to treat around 200 retinal diseases.
 * [|Oilseed Research in China]
 * Companies are working on increasing the yield of rapeseed oil and adding resistance to a fungal disease, Sclerotinia.
 * [|Marine Biotechnology Advancements in China]
 * Scientists are beginning to clone and find uses of algal genomes.
 * [|Glowing Monkeys in Japan]
 * Researchers find out through experiments making marmosets glow green that these monkeys are genetically closer to humans, and they hope to begin more experiments on them rather than mice.
 * [|The Scientific Revolution in Asia]
 * Japan has fallen behind in biotechnological research mainly because of cultural barriers.

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Ethical Opinions:
"Biotechnology has advanced tremendously since its earliest beginnings. Currently around the world, biotechnologists and scientists are using this tool to genetically enhance many aspects of life. We are affected sometimes without realizing its effects. For example, scientists are creating enhanced salmon which have created a controversy. However, biotechnology has brought upon positive results, such as modifying crops so that they accommodate to our preferences. Personally, I believe that biotechnology is a great tool in our modern lives. New breakthroughs have improved our standards of living. Although there are many benefits, we must also be wary of the negative consequences. If we alter nature too much, we will be affected in the long run. Biotechnological uses should be monitored and considered." -Carol

" Biotechnology has improved greatly over the years. Right now Europeans are currently against the use of biotech foods. They believe staying natural with their food is the right way to go. I personally think that Biotechnology should still be used in our country. It has significantly improved many things that we use today. If Biotechnology is used constantly, we could improve more technology or create something new. " -Megan R

"Since the beginning of biotechnology, there have been many advancements and improvements. Nowadays, there are changes taking place all around the world that will help us grow and expand scientifically. In Asia, there are many genetic experiments happening currently that may soon be applied to humans. There have been many improvements in the past and there will be many more in the future in this field of science, and overall, they will greatly enhance human life. We should definitely continue using biotechnology, because of the many great effects it will have on life." -Josh  "Biotechnology has been progressing at an increasingly rapid rate since the dawn of man, and is an important aspect of our society, especially in agriculture. Everyday, we consume genetically modified foods, wear clothes made from genetically modified cotton, and take medicine made from genetically modified bacteria. All of these things help humanity and society, and I believe that biotechnology should be able to grow and innovate, as long as it continues to help humanity. While i do support restrictions on certain aspects: Human cloning and gene screening in job interviews for example, i do think that biotechnology as a whole is a great aid to our species and should continue to prosper." -Blair   

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