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Epigenetic modifications/factors are heritable changes in gene activity and expression that occur without alteration in genomic DNA sequences. Epigenetic changes lead to the modulation of intrinsic gene activates, which are ultimately responsible for protein translation and cellular activities. In B cells, microRNAs are epigenetic factors that modulate the expression of Aicda, which is essential for Ig class switch DNA recombination (CSR) and somatic hypermutation (SHM), and Prdm1, which is…

The Non-GMO Project educates consumers about what GMOs are. GMOs or genetically modified organisms result from the manipulation of genetic materials in organisms through genetic engineering. This leads to a mix of plant, animal, and viral genes that do not occur naturally or through crossbreeding methods. However, instead of having consumer benefits or enriched nutrients, they are suspected to cause health problems (Non GMO Project). Some effects of GMOs include allergies, organ malfunction and…

The objective of the first problem summary assignment was to compose an essay illustrating the impact of non-coding on gene expression, utilize primary articles to discuss the role of specific non-coding RNA molecules in the transcriptome, and examine the implications of current study on future research. In order to accomplish this, I analyzed and summarized the primary research article by Chen et al., which discussed the role of Malat1 in cellular proliferation and differentiation. Once I…

Jaden immediately stood out amongst his peers. While observing the entire class looking for a child to observe for the quarter, I took an interest in Jaden. The initial thing I noticed about him was his clothing; I really liked his style. Whether that was based on his personal style or his parents’ style, I don’t know; all I know is it caught my attention. When I first noticed him, he was wearing a pair of black joggers and a puffy winter jacket zipped up to the top. I thought to myself that…

The Book of Life Worksheet Please submit your assignment as a .pdf file. This ensures that it is readable on every computer. Please also put your last name in your save file (i.e. ChewBookofLife.pdf) 1. What organisms are believed to be the oldest organisms on Earth? Archaea (oldest!) and Bacteria. 2. What do you think are the implications of studying these organisms in comparison to human DNA? What knowledge might we gain about ourselves from them? There are many genes that are similar…

Jennifer Reyes Phil 110-31 Professor Noonan Positives about GMO’s According to Monsanto,“GMO are Genetically Modified Organism. The procedure takes on a valuable characteristic that helps a living thing flourish in nature, in the same way as a capacity to utilize water effectively, and adjusts that quality to another plant so it can better make due in its surroundings.” GMO’s are mainly used to help to increase crop production and increase the production of food, too feed many. According to…

Have you heard about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? A Genetically Modified Organism is an organism that has been modified genetically to make the organism better or invunerable to certain weather, insects or anything that can harm the plant in general, This practice is most common in plants such as: Corn, Soy, Canola, and even more fruits, vegetables and plants that the average person consumes almost every day. But there are many people that don't agree with the distribution of…

Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, have created tension on what is ethical in the food industry. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, GMOs are “genetically engineered foods [that] have had foreign genes inserted into their genetic codes.” Also, many places have found that there are multiple positives and negatives to GMOs, which is why there is such a divide on whether they are healthy to consume. Furthermore, people should know why GMOs are being made, the difference…

Why use GMOs? “No to GMO” is a saying chanted at rallies but the facts point towards saying “Go with GMO.” The word GMO stands for genetically modified organism. These organisms are created by the removal or insertion of certain genes to make the organism more useful to humans. Scientists are able to make apples that do not brown, potatoes that vaccinate people from the flu, and even plants that can survive in salt water. These GMOs are currently helping to improve life all around the world yet…

There have been many scientific advancements in the recent past, but one of the most impactful and controversial to the agriculture industry is genetic modification. Genetic modification is a time honored tradition that has been a method of breeding for thousands of years. In recent years there have been measurable increases in crop yield, and decrease in pesticide use, solely because of the evolved method of genetic engineering. The products of this technology is known as genetically modified…