Transcript The Human Genome Project - EnglishforScienceandTechnology

Alina Crainic (scientist)
Bianca Muresan (ethicist)
Vlad Niste (legislator)
http://news.discovery.com/tech/unique-holiday-gift-99-dna-test.html
Period
1990 – 2003
Budget
$3 billion
State of
Completion
92.3%
http://news.discovery.com/tech/unique-holiday-gift-99-dna-test.html
DNA is the most important molecule we know, also
being named ‘the molecule of life’.
The entire genetic
information in every living
creature is coded in the
sequence of nucleotides
that forms the DNA
http://genome.crg.es/courses/laCaixa05/Genomes/index.html
A certain succession of
nucleotides is called a
gene, and it will be read
by the cell to produce a
protein
http://people.eku.edu/ritchisong/301notes1.htm
This is why knowing the sequence of our
DNA is so important: in this way we
are able to learn about ourselves
Many diseases are caused by
malfunction of genes, so
understanding them can help us treat
or even prevent protein damage
http://www.adycousins.co.uk/genetic.html
Only 25% of the DNA has a known
function, the rest remaining a
mystery. Finding the missing part of
the molecule may lead to the
understanding of the rest of the
functions DNA may possess
http://www.dna-sequencing-service.com/dna-sequencing/nucleotide-sequence-2/
Sequencing of the DNA has been
accomplished for only 92% of its
length, so there may still be many
secrets waiting to be discovered.
http://venturebeat.com/2010/10/14/7-more-criticalquestions-for-emerging-entrepreneurs/
Ever since the DNA has been
cracked, we have developed
genetic treatment for several
conditions, and we have even
modified bacteria to produce
insulin and other valuable
substances
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-352492-genetic-engineering.php
We should stop playing God by
interfering in life’s deepest secrets.
Nature has evolved over the course
of millions of years at its own pace,
designing every
species perfectly.
http://teachmix.com/culturecamp/?q=blog/8/feed
Genetic engineering has only led
to the use of cells as slave objects
of our own selfish purposes.
Scientists have been modifying
plants and altering
bacteria to produce
substances too
expensive to obtain
in a laboratory
http://www.northernsun.com/n/s/Genetic-Engineering-Sticker-%285114%29.html
Knowledge of our DNA has led some
scientists to attempt cloning of cells,
tissues or animals.
It is even believed
that human cloning
has been achieved
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Unethical
 Dangerous
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/directory/c/cloning.asp
Only positive results are mentioned !
How many failed
experiments have
created dangerous
situations for a
human being?
http://www.fugly.com/pictures/17445/genetic-engineering.html
We should try to maintain the uniqueness of our bodies
Knowing the exact sequence
of our DNA will surely lead to
losing our identities or special
features.
http://www.teenbloggerkid.com/you-have-to-stand-outfrom-the-crowd-to-be-successful/
Giving away such large
amounts of money for such
little potential information is
irresponsible!
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmentalnews/latest/safe-green-investments-47091801
Alina Crainic (scientist)
Bianca Muresan (ethicist)
Vlad Niste (legislator)
http://news.discovery.com/tech/unique-holiday-gift-99-dna-test.html
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