Genetic Engineering, Friend or Foe?
Genetic Engineering, Friend or Foe? Biotechnology began more than 10,000 years ago and is simply using biological processes to make products for humans. Genetic engineering is a type of biotechnology that began about 35 years ago and is process of altering genetic material to perform new functions or make new substances. In all aspects of biotechnology it is necessary to view all the evidence, it is never simply good or bad. There are always dangers in meddling with nature, but often the rewards have been enormous... and sometimes they have changed the world forever. Often it is the use to which biotechnological techniques are put that determines whether the outcomes are good or bad. Often outcomes depend on motives, curiosity, greed, humanitarian need etc. In our time the power to engineer nature has become almost complete as recent human cloning revelations show that even humans can be created by biotechnology. It is not surprising that many organisations have different opinions on the safety of genetic engineering. Some feel it is vital to life while others believe it is an intrusion to our ethical being. The following table sharpens up the arguments for and against the most fundamental biotechnology... GENETIC ENGINEERING. In the midst of the controversy what are the real issues? The Objections Should we be modifying genes at all? * It's "playing God" or
Soft and Silky Shaving Gel.
Soft and Silky Shaving Gel Executive Summary Ms-Tique Corporation is a successful manufacturer of women's care products. Soft and Silky shaving gel (tube packaging) was added to their line of products as a natural extension and has been successful as a high quality shaving gel with high brand loyalty and a stable position in the market. However, competition had increased and the new aerosol can was introduced as a new form of packaging for women's shaving gels, creams, and lotions. Soft and Silky's sales are beginning to plateau and it is up to the brand manager to decide whether to introduce a new package (aerosol can) for Soft and Silky shaving gel or leave it in the original package (the tube). Other decisions that must be made include whether to approve funds for a test market for the new package and whether to introduce the 51/2-ounce can or the 10-ounce can or both in the test market or full scale. The suggested alternative to Ms-Tique is to introduce the new package in both sizes into the market full scale as well as the tube package (until it fades out and the new package is adopted). A test market was not chosen due to the fact that the new aerosol can is not new to consumers because similar products adopted it already. It is the dominant package in the market and if Soft and Silky wants to survive it must follow consumer trends. Problem statement Phoebe
VALUE MANAGEMENT AND VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY REPORT
VALUE MANAGEMENT AND VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY REPORT Mixed-use Recreation and Commercial Centre for SBEInnovations Ltd PREPARED BY United Project Management (UPM) Registration No: 071330800 Course: MSc Construction Project Management Module: D31VR Value and Risk Management Assignment 2011/12 Part 1 – VM and VE Study Report Executive Summary This Value Management and Value Engineering (VM/VE) Study Report summarizes the benefits of various proposals for a strategic level Value Management process followed by Value Engineering Study in order to obtain a better Value for Money (VFM) for any projects. This report is prepared specially for our Client M/s. SBEinnovations Ltd for the construction of the Mixed-Use Recreation and Commercial Centre Project. Value Management and Value Engineering is a technique on any projects that can be delivered in the most economical way. Normally, Value Management processes are carried out before Value Engineering Study to determine how it can add value to the Client business by a delivery of a project which is carried out during the initial Client brief of a project. It is an integral part of any projects. Whereas Value Engineering is a technical study on a selected design for its technical viability and cost studies which is carried out during detailed design stage. United Project Management (UPM) believes that VM and VE have the
ASWAR Engineering and General Contracting
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Organization's Environment Internal Factors External Factors 4 4 5 Organizational Chart 6 Organization Structure Work Specialization Chain of Command Centralization Formalization Empowerment of Employees 7 7 7 8 8 9 Mechanistic Structure 9 Environment Structure 0-11 Objectives Short-term Objectives 1 1-12 Structural Characteristics during Organization Life-cycle Stages 2-13 Technology Efficient Use of Technology 3 4 Organizational Culture 4-15 Issues 5 Recommendations 6 Conclusion 6 References 7 ASWAR Engineering and General Contracting Company Introduction The research will be about ASWAR engineering and general contracting company. It was established in 1985 by the founder and General Manager Mr. Saadallah Eid. ASWAR is one of the leading companies in the contracting business and has many global certificates, like ISO9002, and an appraisal certificate from the ministry of education, that enables them to be one of the leading companies in the market. ASWAR has a branch in every Emirate in the UAE and its main branch is located in Abu Dhabi. ASWAR has handled many projects in the past all around the UAE like the construction of boys and girls' secondary school at Silla in 2001, construction of five commercial buildings in Khalifa City at Abu Dhabi in 2006, and construction of Masafi hospital at
Genetic engineering has been a controversial topic
Chris Yim 1.6 Biology /4/201 Ms. Leggett Genetic engineering has been an controversial topic due to the many sides that it has an impact on. Some say that genetic engineering can aid the environment, since genes could be manipulated in trees to absorb more CO2 to reduce the threat of global warming[1]- while others ( also in some religious beliefs) ) think that the humans should not have the right to manipulate the laws and course of nature. In this essay, I will contrast the overall impact it has brought upon society and come to a conclusion. The definition of genetic engineering ( also known as genetic modification ) is “the alteration of genetic code by artificial means, which is different compared to from traditional selective breeding” [2]. Genetic engineering as the direct manipulation of DNA by humans outside breeding and mutations has only existed since the 1970s. The key event to modern genetic engineering began in the 1970s when(1972) Paul Berg created the first recombinant DNA molecules, and when (1973) Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen created the first transgenic organism by inserting antibiotic resistance genes into the plasmid of an E. coli bacterium. Genetic engineering is a complicated procedure which is divided into 7 steps; Isolation the gene, Construction, Gene targeting, Transformation, Selection, Regeneration and Confirmation. The gene to be
Moral and Ethical Issues Surrounding Genetic Engineering
MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES SURROUNDING GENETIC ENGINEERING Genetic engineering is a relatively new and rapidly developing technology. It has opened up infinitely limitless possibilities for influencing the genetic makeup of organisms. It can lead to many incredibly useful developments in the fields of medicine, agriculture, industry and conservation. However, it also has the potential to produce almost catastrophic problems. Genetic engineering is the transfer of a gene from one organism (the Donor) into another, (the Recipient). Logically, it can be anticipated that this modification would change the fundamental physical nature of the organism. Presently, a vast amount of genetic engineering is being used commercially in the field of agriculture to produce pest-resistant varieties of crops. As well as that, genetic engineering has been used in the medical field in the production of transformed bacteria containing genes for human proteins such as insulin and growth hormones to treat diseases. It has also been used for gene therapy intending to correct inherited diseases, DNA fingerprinting to identify suspects in police investigations and to produce animals that can be used to transplant organs into humans. Now that it's clear what genetic engineering is, it's apparent to see why the advances in this research are such a popular issue of debate and protest. The truth is
Continued spending on hard engineering coastal defences cannot be justified in geomorphological, economic or environmental terms.
Coastal Hazards and Management "Continued spending on hard engineering coastal defences cannot be justified in geomorphological, economic or environmental terms." Hard Engineering: In civil engineering of shorelines, hard engineering is generally defined as the use of concrete break walls or steel sheet piling to stabilize shorelines and achieve safety.1 Soft Engineering: Soft engineering is the use of ecological principles and practices to reduce erosion and achieve the stabilization and safety of shorelines, while enhancing habitat, improving aesthetics, and saving money. Soft engineering is achieved by using vegetation and other materials to soften the land-water interface, thereby improving ecological features without compromising the engineered integrity of the shoreline.2 The two problems associated with coastal hazards are: ) Erosion and loss of land and property to the sea 2) Coastal flooding These two problems are a headache to the people living near the coastline. Many solutions have been suggested. Their property is eroded away by the sea, into which they have invested a lot of money. Along with property, normal landscape is eroded away which is quite valuable to hotel owners. The place attracts a lot of tourists thus generating a lot of profit for hotel and restaurant owners and other local businesses. This can be seen in the Estoril Coast in Portugal,
Sustainability in Engineering Design.
Principles of Engineering Design Sustainability in Engineering Design Name: John Chih Kang Wong Year: 3 Course: Civil Engineering Tutor: Professor Muir-Wood Sustainability in Engineering Design Introduction Sustainable development is a concept to develop a possible sustainable living for the modern society. There are several definitions to the concept of sustainable development. World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) published one of the definitions that have been used widely up to date in 1987. Gro Harlem Bruntland, the chair of WCED in 1987, defined it as: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". The Bruntland's definition is concise and covers the requirement to satisfy intergenerational needs. The definition is based on two concepts: * The concept of needs, comprising of the conditions for maintaining an acceptable life standard for all people, and * The concept of limits of the capacity of the environment to fulfill the needs of the present and the future, determined by the state of technology and social organization. However, this also has wild range of different interpretations. It has been considered that it fails to include limits within which society must operate. Therefore a more contemporary definition was developed by the NGO.
Argument on Genetic Engineering.
Argument on Genetic Engineering Is genetic engineering acceptable when useful to human beings or even more, at least in some cases necessary or is it rather to be said illegal? Some authors and books show a very positive attitude toward genetic engineering. If parents can decide about the school of their children and their education and also support some of their children's talents then they can also be able to shape their child's personality and control its formation. Then should parents not have the right to make the decision of using genetic engineering instead of education? The achievement of genetic operation will result in a better quality of life for people. Nearly all diseases can possibly be cured. Cancer will be treated as cancer causing genetic defects will no longer be a problem. As a result of genetic testing, the prevention of risks is also a benefit. For instance, if I find that I am genetically liable to have a heart attack, I can reform my habits around my genetic characters. Or, if I know that I have a recessive gene for a disease, I will know not to have a child by another person with that gene. Also more than just medical benefits apply. If it is the result that genes open the power of the mind, than who is to say that someday people won't be able to hand pick their child and their qualities. Many people see this as an advantage. For example, before a
The use of genetic engineering can only benefit humans.
BY Johnathan Lamb Yr 12 The use of genetic engineering can only benefit humans Genetic engineering is a word that is used to describe the ability that has been developed enabling molecular biologists to move genes from one chromosome to another. In recent years, scientists have learned new techniques to get at the DNA and, therefore, the genes of organisms. They have learned how to isolate individual genes from a DNA molecule and to transfer them from one kind of organism to another. The ability to change the genetic instructions of an organism has opened the door to many new discoveries, many of which are expected to benefit humans. For example, some rare and expensive disease-fighting hormones can be manufactured in the laboratory using organisms. Some plants and animals that are used for food can be genetically altered to make them easier to grow or more nutritious. Microorganisms that engulf and break down toxic waste materials can be developed. We likely will learn many other possibilities as we learn more about DNA and how the cell functions. The set of techniques used to manipulate DNA is known as genetic engineering. (www.isbe.state.il.us/.../...Engineering.htm) Genetic engineering is a complex technique, which needs special enzymes called restriction endonucleases, which chops up DNA strands at individual specific locations (sites). (Heinemann Advanced Science by
