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Biotechnology is the
manipulation of organisms
or their components to
make useful products
The applications of DNA
technology affect
everything from agriculture,
to criminal law,
to medical research
How do you
clone a gene?
DNA ligase is an
enzyme that seals the
bonds between
restriction fragments
DNA of viral genes from cells infected with viruses that are
difficult to detect, such as HIV
Gel Electrophoresis
Gel acts as a molecular sieve to
separate DNA molecules on the
basis of size, electrical charge, and
other physical properties
Stem cells:
Embryonic stem cells
Vs.
Adult stem cells
One major goal of stem cell
research is to provide functional
cells for treating human diseases.
Alzheimers
Spinal cord injury
Insulin-producing pancreatic cells
Immuno system
This all falls under therapeutic
cloning.