Safety engineering

Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs, as they are more commonly referred to, over the past 40 years have slowly become an integral part of society. A GMO is a “an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering” (Stoub 2015). Mainly, GMOs are used in the agricultural field specifically in the area involving the production of high demand crops. Because GMOs facilitate the growing of popular crops, they have been dubbed as a saving grace that…

The same type of movement needs to be established in all countries since “The contamination problem in food safety is still a major concern not only for developing countries but also for the industrialized world. To guarantee the food safety, the advanced examination technique is needed urgently. However, the traditional methods have some typical drawbacks which include: high costs of implementation, long time of analysis…

Engineering Genetics? Genetic engineering is when a living cell’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is altered to improve it in nearly any way one wishes. Alterations may include: how the cell would look later on in life; tricking it into producing something it normally would not; and/or increasing the amount of resources produced. Even though not everyone agrees with how the research is done on genetic engineering, it does do one thing: it betters our society. Due to research of genetic engineering,…

Question Bio-engineering”. Wolpe is an ethicist who studies the implications of the new sciences, is the head at the Center for Genetics at Emory University, and is the chief bioethicist for NASA. He begins his talk by presenting the audience with examples of selective breeding in animals and mentions many hybrid animals such as “beefalo”, “cama” and “geep”. When Wolpe brings up the discussion about these hybridized animals, he conveys to the audience what could possibly happen if…

According to the Essentials of Biology, Genetically Modified Food (GM) are organisms that have been modified by the application of genetic engineering techniques (Mader & Windelspecht, 2015). Genetic engineering is accepted and a necessary practice in biotechnology. However, its use in crops has raised so many controversies. Techniques for genetic alteration have increasingly advanced over the last century from a traditional selective breeding to injecting genes from one organism into another…

Aerospace engineers are mechanics, technicians and consultants. They strive to create a high functioning equipment and systems through collaborative environments. Aerospace engineers usually are members of interdisciplinary teams that focus on quality, safety and innovation. For example, an aerospace engineer may work with an assessment support unit to provide comprehensive aerospace flight-testing and evaluation services. These aerospace engineers may be experts in test design and planning,…

Most of the studies have tried to prove that the virus is transmitted through seeds but several studies have failed.With that being said, to prevent the virus stated above from happening, we genetically engineer the papayas. By genetically engineering the papayas, whether people agree with it or not, we are able to somewhat positively impact many people in the society. Not only are we able to prevent the papayas from getting the Ringspot Virus, we are also able to extend shelf life, allowing…

labeling is not a bad idea. We have a right to know about any health and safety issue concerning our food. Topic 1: There are valid concerns over government overreach and a nanny state. But labeling is not a ban on GMO products. Topic 2: The opponents of labeling have a vested interest profits which conflicts with food safety. Topic 3. It is important to understand the role and limits of governmental oversite in regards to our food safety. Introductory Paragraph: Would you buy a used car without…

The Right to Know Many Americans usually do not pay attention to Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs). A GMO is an organism whose genome has been slightly changed by techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes that are not normally found there. The United States does not have mandatory labeling on foods produced in the United States. Most Americans do not know how big of a controversy GMOs cause. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have a huge impact on the…

Seismic activity is the most challenging, and most heavily invested in, civil engineering discipline. Today, engineers use materials and building methods especially geared towards dealing with this menace. However, these modern techniques can cause more harm than good when not properly used with older structures. Historical buildings come with their own challenges, and seismic retrofitting does not come with a single solution for all structural integrity issues; however, as time passes,…