Genetic Engineering Training Part 2
Part 2 of the training tutorial.

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Genetic engineering - maya to the matrix

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Genetic Engineering: A love story
Here is a love story told through the lens of genetic engineering. Or rather... here is a a look at genetic engineering as told through the lens of a love st...

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Margaret Thompson was one of Canadas most respected geneticists, a pioneer in genetic counselling and a devoted researcher into the causes of certain diseases.

She also participated in one of the darker chapters in this countrys history.

Hailed as a gifted scientist who had a lasting impact on Canadas health care system, Dr. Thompson also served for two years on the Alberta Eugenics Board, which approved the forced sterilization of individuals deemed unfit to reproduce.

Margaret (Peggy) Anne Wilson Thompson, who died in Toronto on Nov. 3 at the age of 94, was born on the Isle of Man, in England, on Jan. 7, 1920, and was six years old when her family moved to Saskatchewan. Like many young women at the time, she completed teacher training, and taught in rural schools for two years. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1943 with a degree in biology, and completed a PhD in zoology, specializing in metabolic genetics, from the University of Toronto in 1948.

She spent two years teaching at the University of Western Ontario before moving to the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where she taught zoology and started the Hereditary Genetic Counselling clinic. She also served on the Alberta Eugenics Board from 1960 to 1962, which authorized the sterilization of institutionalized mentally defective people who presented the danger of procreation if discharged and risked transmission of [their] disability to potential children. She was the boards last surviving member, according to the Living Archives on Eugenics in Western Canada.

Eugenics was introduced in 1883 by Francis Galton, who was Charles Darwins cousin, to apply the ideals behind the selective breeding of plants and animals to humans in order to weed out defects, including insanity, criminality and mental incompetence, and improve the quality of the human gene pool. It is widely dismissed today as pseudo-science and a violation of basic human rights.

Founded in 1928 to implement Albertas Sexual Sterilization Act, the rotating, four-person eugenics board approved the mostly involuntary sterilization of 2,834 individuals until it was shut down, and the act repealed, in 1972 by the government of then-premier Peter Lougheed. The only other eugenics board in Canada existed in British Columbia from 1933 to 1973.

In 1999, then-premier Ralph Klein apologized for the Alberta boards work and offered millions of dollars in compensation to survivors.

Dr. Thompsons death notice, the many online condolences and tributes, various biographies, her entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia and, most notably, her 1988 Order of Canada citation none makes any mention of her involvement on the eugenics board. Instead, they focus on the life and work of a protean scientist, mentor and teacher.

[Eugenics] was not a subject that I recall her speaking about, said her son Bruce Thompson, until the mid-1990s, when she informed us that the actions of the board were being investigated and that her testimony would be required. Other than knowing that she was giving testimony in Alberta, I recall no further conversations with her on this matter.

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We are more than a bundle of genetics and hormones
Robert L. Welsch and Luis A. Vivanco, co-authors of Cultural Anthropology: Asking Questions About Humanity, discuss the belief that we are purely biological ...

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Perfect Genetics Challenge - Part 35 - Snow, snow, go away!
Open for info links -- Thumbs up if you enjoyed this part and Subscribe for more! I hate the snow! It is preventing Brian Bridgett to have their beautiful wedding. Here #39;s the link...

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Expo Weed Chile 2014 Cannalope from DNA Genetics
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Biotech Wheat Genetics
K-State #39;s Eric Atkinson interviews Harold Trick and John Fellers about a recent breakthrough in developing virus resistant wheat seed.

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Genetics 3500
Dr. P class is not fun.

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Bad Genetics 12/12/14
Bad Genetics Presents: "Knock Knock it #39;s the Boss!"

By: Baylee Sheets

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Gene Therapy and Micro-needle Based Protein Therapy for RDEB - 2014 PCC
The 2014 Patient Care Conference was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN. DebRA invited those with EB as well as their families, advocates, ...

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Dallas, Tx | SVF Stem Cell Therapy Testimonial (Knee Replacement Alternative)
http://www.innovationsStemCellCenter.com Call: 214.420.7970 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovationsmedical Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallasdrj Instagram: http://instagram.com/drbilljo...

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Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
The Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) combines the intellectual capital of five world-class biomedical research institutions to pursue research projects in stem cell science,...

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System for marking slow-cycling SCs in vivo and monitoring their fate. (A) Strategy. (B to D) Skin sections of mice before and after 4-week chase. Shown are epifluorescence of H2B-GFP (green) and 4,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) (blue), and indirect immunofluorescence with antibodies (Abs) indicated (Texas Red). The hair cycle stage is indicated on each set of after chase frames (see also fig. S1, B to D, and fig. S2). Arrows (B) denote Ki67+ sebaceous gland cells in telogen. Arrowheads [(B) and (C)] denote transition zone between bulge and newly generated follicle downgrowth. Late anagen (Ki67 in red): GFP-bright cells are retained in the bulge; their progeny rapidly divide, diluting H2B-GFP. (D) Early anagen II bulb overexposed for GFP and double-labeled (small arrowheads) with Abs against each differentiation cell type. (E) Mice after chase were scratch-wounded and analyzed by immunofluorescence. Arrows denote likely directions of movements of GFP-positive LRCs and progeny. Abbreviations: Bu, bulge; DP, dermal papilla; Mx, matrix; hg, hair germ; Ep, epidermis; asterisk, hair shaft (autofluorescent); hf, hair follicle; Cx, cortex; ORS/IRS, outer/inner root sheaths; BM, basement membrane; In, infundibulum; W, wound. Scale bars, 50 m.

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Defining the epithelial stem cell niche in skin.

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Genetic Engineering (Monsanto) vs Biodynamic Tomato Seed Making
In this video, Biodynamic gardener L.A. Rotheraine explains the superiority of the Biodynamic tomato seed making process over those methods used by genetic e...

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Biology of Belief - Genetics Health
Sow Simple Health Series 3 of 7.

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Dreamed Genetics nutcracker Nails
Far Cry 4 https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/tid=CUSA00496_00.

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Manhattan NY (PRWEB) December 13, 2014

ABRING, one of the pioneers in the new era of the most advanced skin care trend, announced the debut of their two new skin care products: ABRING lemon stem cell acne serum and ABRING apple stem cell serum/eyes serum, These two new cutting-edge skin care products contain concentrated essence which is derived from Californias organic plants and has no artificial or chemical components. This condensed essence has been widely recognized for its obvious effect on anti-aging and stimulation of skin cells regeneration. As a result, ABRINGs new stem cell products not only have such distinctive functions as anti-aging, supplementing moisture, alleviating scars appearance and whitening skin, but also can be safely used by pregnant women since it only contains pure natural plant ingredients.

It is well-known that the skin is exposed to all kinds of radiations everyday which can damage our skin in various ways. Most people think that there is nothing to worry because they have already used segregation frost. However, what they dont realize is the fact that segregation frost only plays a trivial role in isolation and doesnt help repair or stimulate skin cells renewal or regeneration activities.

Stem cells are capable of self-reproducing and have lots of potentials. Under different conditions, they can evolve into various functional cells. Therefore, the activity of skin stem cells directly affects the external appearance of the skin. ABRING uses the newest stem cell research achievement and is a known brand for natural beauty products. Because it contains condensed essences concentrated from organic plants and is free of any chemicals, ABRING can stimulate activity in skin cells, slow down the aging process, increase elasticity, improve tone, and reduce the appearance of scars. In addition, because ABRING also contains a lot of mineral water and vitamin C, it can effectively improve skin brightening and help cure and prevent acne.

ABRING products founder, Albert, born in California, United, is a cell biologist and a biochemist. Unlike many, he didnt have a carefree and happy childhood as the result of a natural disaster. However, Albert wasnt defeated by the unpredicted distress. Instead, he was dedicated to study and graduated from Columbia University. In 1971, invited by the U.S. government, Doctor Albert became one of first post-war medical doctors. In same year, Doctor Albert established ABRING laboratory which stands for: Doctor Albert brings hope. Based on years of research at Columbia University focusing on stem cell biology, Doctor Albert found that certain raw materials can effectively remove skin scars without using any chemical additives. After over 7000 experiments, he finally extracted pure activating factors from natural plants that can help alleviate the appearance of scars. Dr. Albert named the condensed essence of concentration of plant stem cells as ABRING. Since then, with its innovative and effective way of enhancing the tone of skin, ABRING started to be recognized more and more by the world. Doctor Albert's efforts eventually got paid off and ABRING became one of the favored skin care products from the users of all classes. Nowadays, ABRING has been used by more than 500 famous beauty salons over the world. Moreover, the product has been widely recommended by doctors as daily lotion for skin disease treatment or post-surgery care.

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Trial shows CAR T-cell therapy prolongs remission in paediatric relapsed or refractory ALL
At a press conference during the 2014 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, Dr Stephan Grupp (Children #39;s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,...

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This blog has been inactive for a while. Ive got the domain, and perhaps one day there will be regular contributors. The internet has changed a lot since we started GNXP in June of 2002, so I dont know.

* This domain has almost all the archives on gnxp.com, including many comments, going back to 2002

* My specific content from this weblog, ScienceBlogs, and Discover, can be found at Unz Review, where Im posting.

Posted by Razib Khan March 30, 2014

Im not sure how much drive-by traffic gnxp is continuing to receive, but figured it worthwhile to post a note about my latest working paper, which explores whether male signalling may have a role in driving economic progress. The abstract:

Sexual Selection, Conspicuous Consumption and Economic Growth

The evolution by sexual selection of the male propensity to engage in conspicuous consumption contributed to the emergence of modern rates of economic growth. We develop a model in which males engage in conspicuous consumption to send an honest signal of their quality to females. Males who engage in conspicuous consumption have higher reproductive success than those who do not, as females respond to the costly and honest signal, increasing the prevalence of signalling males in the population over time. As males fund conspicuous consumption through participation in the labour force, the increase in the prevalence of signalling males who engage in conspicuous consumption gives rise to an increase in economic activity that leads to economic growth.

Ive posted some background to the paper over at Evolving Economics. Ive also received some interesting feedback, including this post on The Conversation by Rob Brooks.

Finally, I have posted on SSRN an update to my paper examining the Galor-Moav model in which economic growth is triggered by the interplay between technological progress and an inherited preference for quality or quantity of children. I posted about it on gnxp mid-last year. The revision carries the same story as the original paper, but is tighter and cuts out some of the flotsam.

Posted by Jason Collins September 3, 2012

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By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- For women who have early breast tumors surgically removed, a new genetic test may help predict the odds of a recurrence, a new study says.

The research, presented Friday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, focused on women with ductal carcinoma in situ.

This refers to abnormal cells in the lining of the milk ducts that may or may not progress to cancer that invades the surrounding breast tissue. Because there is no way of foretelling a progression, surgery is usually performed to remove the abnormality.

In the new study, researchers looked at whether a new test that zeroes in on certain genes can help predict which women will have their ductal carcinoma in situ recur after surgery. The goal is to aid doctors and patients in deciding on further treatment.

Right now, surgery is often followed by radiation and, in some cases, the drug tamoxifen, said Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society.

"But we'd all like to have a way to identify women who can avoid further treatment, and those who should have it," said Lichtenfeld, who was not involved in the study.

He explained that doctors already consider a number of factors that affect a woman's need for further treatment. Those include age, the size of the abnormality and its "grade" -- a measure of how aggressive it appears.

"This gene test may add some information to the decision-making process," Lichtenfeld said.

But he stressed that the ultimate value of the test -- known as Oncotype DX -- is not yet known, even though it is already on the market.

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Proof of "Human/Animal" genetic engineering?
Just a joke gang. First on me when I initially shot the "vid". I was told shortly after shooting that the carcass belonged to that of a "Uelb Reonh". Thought it would be a fun way to introduce...

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IGCSE Biology Genetic Engineering Revision
Time lapse video created for a biology project. Covers genetic engineering.

By: Flora Hughes

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Genetic Engineering Training Part 3
Part 3 of the training tutorial.

By: Chris Schramek

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2014 NCAS Philip J. Klass Award Presentation to Steven Salzberg
On November 15, the 2014 NCAS Philip J. Klass Award for outstanding contributions in promoting critical thinking and scientific understanding was presented t...

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