Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Introduction to Biotechnology

Hey All-Stars!

What is biotechnology?

"biotechnology is the process by which humans use living things as tools to create new products"
                ~Children's Museum of Indianapolis

What is biotechnology used for?

-cleaning up oil spills
-modifying plants to make them nutrient rich
-keeping bugs from plants
-try to treat and cure genetic disease
-increases shelf-life of food
-create plants that can grow in bad conditions (really dry, really salty)
-manufacturing organs
-treating disease


Risks associated with biotechnology...

-allergic reactions in people with food allergies
-decrease in biodiversity
-long term effects???
-super weeds...?
-ethical dilemmas - what is natural? what is life?
-requires safety testing
-could contaminate heritage or organic crops

Watch this video:
http://vimeo.com/17125052

What is your opinion about biotechnology?

Happy weekend!

Ms. Nickel


Sources:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/biotech
https://www.ffa.org/documents/learn/MS.AST.3.2.pdf
http://www.fooddialogues.com/foodsource/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-biotech-seeds

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