Genetic Engineering Mighty Mice
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 7th, 2007
Aside from being able to develop genetically modified plants and crops, the field of genetic engineering will be doing the same for animals in the near future. In fact, scientists have already done this by genetically modifying genes in cows and goats to enable them to produce more proteins in milk that can be used for the manufacture of medicines. Although this is still in the developing process, it seems that bio
Monsanto Company Profile
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 31st, 2007
Since this blog tackles issues that concerning genetically modified crops and biotechnology, it is also just as important to feature some of the leading biotech companies today that are pushing for the development of genetic modification with the aim of improving the lives of people in general. One of the largest of these biotech companies is Monsanto.
Monsanto is a leading provider of agricultural products all ov
The Next Step in Genetic Modification
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 24th, 2007
In the field of genetic modification, development came in stages. It may have started with more conventional breeding practices such as what was used in the past. Scientists as well as farmers have long been cross breeding plants of the same species in order to acquire the best possible mix of qualities inherent in the two varieties. A good example would be pairing a disease-resistant variety with a fast growing on
The Next GM Food: Pest Resistant Eggplant
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 17th, 2007
First there was the genetically modified tomato, then Bt corn and soy. Along the lines of developing such genetically modified plants, scientists were able to look for other plant species that may be able to have a significant impact on the lives of the greater human population. And it seems that the next plant in line would be the eggplant.
According to an article in the Science Daily website, a team of Cornell r
Effects of Genetically-Modified Crops on Ecosystem
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 10th, 2007
A number of biotech companies try to make the public focus on the great benefits that GM crops can provide in terms of better yields and more disease and pest resistant crop varieties. Most of the companies are trying their best to keep people see the good about such crops and what they mean for the future. A bright picture they seem to paint for the people to see. But at the end of the day, there are some things t
Terminator Technology and GM Crops
Posted by Ardent Editor on October 3rd, 2007
Here is something that has become quite controversial recently in the field of biotechnology. Many people seem to have different views about it and seem to stand on two different sides of the fence. There has been talk going around the development of what has been popularly known as "Terminator Technology".
Terminator Technology is one form of what is called Genetic Use Restriction Technologies or GURT.
Negative Effects of GM Crops
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 26th, 2007
A lot of people from all over the world may have already heard about some of the negative effects that GM crops pose on the environment. So much so with the probable health risks that GM crops may supposedly create for lack of extensive safety testing. This may already have a negative impact on the growth and development of the GM and biotech sectors in the industry. But it seems that there are more bad news incomi
Impact of Genetic Modification on Agriculture
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 19th, 2007
Genetic modification may be a tool that can be used in order to help bring on many advances in the field of agriculture. The creation of genetically modified plants may help bring about increased plant production, better harvests and better quality crops. This may sound very beneficial to a whole lot of people all over the world. With the need for increased harvests to feed a rapidly growing world population, genet
Is Genetic Engineering a Threat or a Tool of the Future?
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 12th, 2007
Genetic engineering has been widely used today for a variety of ways. The technology has been used from treating diseases to creating transgenic crops that are better and much improved than previous strains. Different industries have been able to take advantage of genetic engineering in order to create and develop products that may prove useful as well as detrimental to lives and health of people. While there are c
GM Crops That Can Grow on Poisonous Soil
Posted by Ardent Editor on September 5th, 2007
This might be a big boost for the biotechnology sector. According to a Science Daily news article (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070827163025.htm), a team of Cornell University researchers have been able to clone a unique gene in sorghum responsible for making the plant aluminum-tolerant. This will be able to allow scientists to develop genetically engineered sorghum and other related crop species as