1. A look at the world today Fatimah .R., Inthuja .J. & Gowshia .V.
Genetic Engineering
A look at the world today
Fatimah .R., Inthuja .J. & Gowshia .V.

2. Overview Introduction to Genetic Engineering Applications
Safety and Ethical Issues
Branches of Science
Uses of this technology by professions
Universities/ Courses/ Requirements

3. What is Genetic Engineering?
Directly manipulating/altering the structure and characteristics of genes using molecular cloning & transformation
Different from “normal” breeding – genes manipulated indirectly

4. Agricultural Applications
Goes back 100 years
Today, scientist use recombinant DNA technology
First food made by recombinant DNA technology – Flavr Savr Tomatoes (1994)
60% of foods are genetically modified
Solution to world hunger

5. Human & Medical Applications
Production of Insulin
Genetic Screening/Testing
Gene Therapy
Production of experimental mice, oncomouse (cancer mouse)
Vaccine

7. Cloning and Stem Cells Clone created from one cell – not sex cell
Cloning – process of creating an identical copy of an original (Example: Identical Twins)
Stem cells (master cells) can develop into any tissue
Cure their own disease or build new organs – NO REJECTION

8. Ethics Involving Genetic Engineering
Ethical issues concerning human beings and animals
- Are we playing God?
- Religions beliefs
- Creates new viruses
- Designer Babies

9. Ethics Involving Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering and Plants
- Effects on our Environment
- Long run effects on environment

10. Branches of sciences needed to study the technology
Genetics
Medicine
Biology/Chemistry
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Chemical Engineering

11. What professions use this technology?
Microbiologist
Laboratory technician
Research assistant
Lecturer or professor
Chief Executive Officer of a biotech company
Postdoctoral research associate
Genetic Engineer Research Scientist
Biotechnologist

12. Courses offered at Universities
University of Toronto
Human Biology Program
Genes, genetic and biotechnology specialities program
York University
Biotechnology Program
Requirements Grade 12 Chemistry, Calculus and Advanced Functions
Grade 12 Physics is highly recommended
Other Requirements team worker, honest, creative, has problem solving skills

13. Summary
Genetic engineering is direct manipulation of an organism’s genes
Most common uses of genetic engineering are in medicine
A very controversial topic considering the ethical issues
Variety of sciences are incorporated into this engineering
Many professions use this technology

14. Reference List
Career Details for Biotechnologist. (n.d.). December 14, 2008, < Engdahl, Sylvia, ed. Genetic Engineering. Bonnie Szumski, "Genetic Engineering" Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica Online Library Edition. 13 Dec “Genetic Engineering." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 12 Dec. 2008, < Genetic Engineering Research Scientist Job Description, Career as a Genetic Engineering Research Scientist, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job. December 14, 2008, < Heaf, D. (2004, January 25). Becoming a Genetic Engineer. December 14, 2008, < Playground: Genetic Engineering." Think quest. 11 Dec < MacDonald Glenn, Linda. "Bio Med Law." 13 Dec. 2008, < MacDonald Glenn, Linda. "Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering and Transgenic." Actionbioscience.org. American Institute of Biological Sciences. 13 Dec < McLeish, Ewan. Genetic Revolution. New York: Stargazer Books, Wilson, R. (2006, July 19). Human Biology at the University of Toronto. December 14, 2008, < York University - Biology Undergraduate - Biotechnology. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2008, <

15. Your Thoughts on...
GENETIC ENGINEERING and its uses in our everyday lives considering everything that was discussed in the presentation!