(i) Describe how the level of reporter gene expression differs in cell lysates containing the different plasmids. Do not just list the values. (3 marks) (ii) Using the luciferase activity measured in cells transfected with pLuc-6270 as a baseline, calculate the percentage change in luciferase activity in cells transfected with pLuc-2840. Show your working. (5 […]
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Using your knowledge of gene expression, how would you design a new drug to treat a patient with COVID-19 in order to stop the virus in their body?
We have just finished a chapter on gene expression, or how genetic information is used to make necessary products in the cell. For your biotechnology project, I’m going to ask everyone to complete 3 things: 1) View the videos and do the activities on gene expression in your biotechnology project folder How fireflies make light […]
What are your thoughts on gene editing based on your research and assigned reading? Is it’s power too great? Too uncontrollable? Who should regulate its use? Keep in mind, this isn’t something that would just impact the USA, but the entire world. Is this limited to just diseases or can we eliminate the blonde hair gene and allow parents to “customize” their baby before they are born? Is gene editing used today in humans?Explain.
As we discover more about gene editing, we learn about the amazing and life-changing benefits that it can have for some of the worst and incurable diseases that we face today; however, we also starting to talk about the immeasurable power this science has and the devastating impact it could have on our entire ecosystem […]
Examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
Paper details: In this Assignment, you examine a case study and analyze the symptoms presented. You identify cell, gene, and/or process elements that may be factors in the diagnosis, and you explain the implications to patient health.
