applications of biotechnology by Ian Brain https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt biotechnology is a very good thing but it also has it cons en-us 2016-11-18 14:42:08 UTC 2025-10-02 22:05:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Cloning ianbrain080 https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138710115 cloning is the production of genetically identical organisms via somatic cell nuclear transfer. basically, its making another organism that is exactly the same as one  that has already existed.

Pro's
-cloning organs so transplant are more available and easy
-endangered species could be saved
-parents who loose a child could have them back

Con's
-many believe it against their religious belief
-malpractice such as harvesting organs from people and letting the die could increase
-people could be cloned without even knowing it

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmHYUvmiXQI

]]> 2016-11-18 14:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138710115 Designer Babies ianbrain080 https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138716195 this is basically changing the DNA of babies, animals, plants, and more to make the offspring only have traits you want the to have

Pro's
-a reduced chance of getting harmful genetic diseases
-increased length of life
-there is a better chance the child will succeed

Con's
-there may be a loss of individuality
- a gap in society from designed people to non designed
-the gene change may not go as planned

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHesvjW1bKM]]> 2016-11-18 14:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138716195 genetically modified food ianbrain080 https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138720599 adding genes to foods so that they have more/ different traits than other foods

Pro's
-insect resistance so that wont need to use pesticides and still get large crop yields
-less pesticides, land, and fertilizers would need to be used so the environment could be healthier
-food prices would drop as there easier to produce

Con's
-some people may be allergic to the new crops and cant eat them
- the GMO food could have a peculiar taste that isn't very good
-the new plants could cause diseases from their new genes

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq9tfXNtyos]]> 2016-11-18 15:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138720599 Biomass Energy ianbrain080 https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138725008 biomass energy is using natural things such as wood for fuel

Pro's
-it is a truly renewable fuel
-there is a large supply of it so it would be hard to run out
-it is a cleaner form of energy then things like fossil fuels.

Con's
-lots of land would be needed to grow all of the bio mass
-it can be very expensive to grow all the biomass
-some fuels can only be harvested during certain seasons

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZoPNJGi6ig
]]> 2016-11-18 15:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/138725008 insulin bacteria ianbrain080 https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/146939252 insulin bacteria is bacteria that has been genetically modified to produce insulin

pros
-more insulin can be produced
-the insulin is cheaper
-there can be unlimited supply

cons
-body may not react well to this insulin
-could have unwanted side effects
-preserved by highly toxic substance

video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_sWBKqH1J4]]> 2017-01-12 22:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ianbrain080/wksnzdnrjmzt/wish/146939252