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Biofuels: Energy for Your Future This issue of Your World explores how biofuels can meet our future energy needs. With the recent hike in gasoline prices, people have been very attuned to alternate forms of energy. Advances in biotechnology are key to meeting these and future energy demands that are affordable. Explore the technology, science, and the growing career opportunities in this field.
A World of Change: Biotech-Derived Animals, Microbes and Plants This issue of Your World provides the background and recent uses of the tools for genetically modified organisms. The genetic modification of organisms occurs in nature all the time and humans have been doing it for thousands of years when they breed plants and animals. With recent advances in technology, the exchange of genetic material is done on a more precise, molecular level. Explore the technology, ethics, science, and regulation of this process.
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Obesity The focus of this issue of Your World is obesity, a growing concern for the population in general, but especially among youth. The causes of obesity are explored as they relate to not only diet and lack of exercise, but also the genetic basis of this condition. The reader is made aware of the very serous health implications related to obesity and the role biotechnology is playing in addressing this concerns.
Microbes: Parts and Potential In this issue, the article Getting Down to the Essentials provides insight into how scientists are able to disassemble the parts of microbes, determine what the parts do, and then reassemble the parts in new ways, much like you would use the same Lego pieces to build a car or space station. Check out Considering All Things to see just what the scientists have made so far.
Emerging Diseases: New and Old Explore the world of infectious diseases - a vital and exciting area of scientific research. A timely feature story called, "Vaccines: Boosting Your Defenses," along with an in-depth article on the emergence of new diseases such as SARS and older diseases including AIDS, are available in this issue.
The Secret of How Life Works The issue offers an overview of the progress made in unraveling the secrets of the human genome, and examines how proteins are made, genetic testing, DNA fingerprinting, personalized medicine and the role of math in genetics. This issue is an additional resource for the traveling museum exhibit Genome: The Secret of How Life Works.
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Microbes Coming into Focus The bioterrorism threat has made all of us aware that scientific discoveries may be used in destructive ways. However, manipulating microbes can also make life better by helping to cure disease and clean up the environment. For example, microbes may reduce water pollution by breaking up waste materials or be used to combat cystic fibrosis.
Fighting Cancer with Biotechnology Among today's students are the scientists, doctors and technicians of tomorrow whose discoveries will take us closer to preventing, treating and curing cancer. This issue informs students about behaviors that increase their risks for many types of cancer.
Cracking the Code of Life This issue is dedicated to explorations of the human genome, one of the most provocative areas of biotechnology, and was published to coincide with the PBS NOVA special "Cracking the Code of Life." Articles include: "The Breast Cancer Gene: Fate or Risk?", "Iceland: 1,100 + years of Genetic Solitude" and "Why Tay-Sachs Disease?"
Biotechnology and AIDS Follow the trail of scientific discovery from identifying a deadly new disease, like AIDS, to treating and trying to prevent it. Articles include: "Discovering the Cause of AIDS," "The Combination Drug Cocktail," "New Approaches to Drugs," and "Vaccines."
Computers and Biotechnology All biotechnology research depends on computers. This issue describes a few of the computer modeling techniques and bioinformatic systems that provide a faster and more direct way of researching genetics and drugs. Articles include: "Viewing Molecules and Proteins," "SNPs and Chips," and "Hunting for Genes."
Genes and Medicine This issue covers the basic science behind a new world of medicine, a world which young people will have as a healthcare option in the future. Understanding how genes influence our individuality is just the beginning. Today's scientists are investigating what each gene does and how we might use them to treat even the toughest diseases.
Marine Biotechnology Dip beneath the surface of our planet's oceans and discover amazing worlds populated by a tremendous variety of fish, mammals, and microorganisms. Articles include: "Exploring Diversity in the Sea," "The Biotechnology Porthole," and "The Ocean Superstore."
Tissue Engineering Explore how biotechnology will influence your life and world by introducing you to the new area of tissue engineering. Research in this area is underway to discover how tissues can be restored, maintained, or replaced by engineering or creating new tissues.
New Diagnostics Explore how biotechnology will influence your life and your world by delving into the science of diagnostics. The articles in this issue highlight important subjects, including the world of medical detectives, immunodiagnostics, genetic diagnostics, and practices for safeguarding the blood bank.
Investigating the Brain This issue provides a glimpse into what we know about the way normal brains work and about brain disorders, how research and technology help us learn about the fundamental molecular workings of the brain, and how this understanding can lead to the discovery of new medicines to treat brain disorders.
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