Posted by Zaynah Abid in GM Food. Genetically Modified foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms, whose DNA have been altered in order to tailor specific effects the most common desired effects include resistance to herbicide, weeds, pests, and the ability to withstand extreme climate conditions. In-vitro meat, another type of biotech food,. Our blog has focused on a variety of aspects of genetically m.

8230;the way of the future or a weight on the future? December 3, 2009. Although gene techonologies seem to be the way of the future, we have learned through our exploration that patents on the genome do have some pitfalls. What is a patent and how do they work? According to the article, Patents and Genetics. A patent is issued when an invention is proved to be practical , novel, non-obvious and described in a way that enables others to use it. Why has this exception been made? .

A look into the world of the technologies, uses, and debates concerning medical imaging. Friday, December 4, 2009. How can we be sure if medical imaging is being overused; would we rather have the government eat the costs if we can be more certain that doctors are taking every screen and treatment possibility seriously? As you can see by now, these are not questions with simple or convenient answers.