Learn about the remarkable ability to manipulate DNA and transfer genes between different organisms in this up-to-date
overview of Genetic Engineering. Insightful artwork and lively animations bring to light such previously complicated subjects as creating restriction fragments and expression of cloned genes.
Genetic Engineering includes a graphic, step-by-step examination of procedures for transferring human insulin gene to bacteria guides students into a thorough understanding of the techniques and
processes of gene manipulation and transfer. Expansions of individual cells allow students to see genetic changes occurring from the cellular point of view. This program is
applicable for the introductory biology student wishing to learn about gene transfer to advanced college level students desiring a more thorough understanding of the way genetic engineering works.
Topics include: DNA Composition and Its Function as Genetic Material; The Use of Natural Variation in Genes for Selective Breeding; Changes in Genes Through Mutation; A Step by Step Guide Through the
Experimental Process of Genetic Engineering; Examples of Modern Genetic Engineering in Microbes, Plants, and Animals; and The Applications of Genetic Engineering in Medicine and Gene Therapy.
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Program Outline
I. Introduction
II. DNA
A. DNA and Chromosomes B. DNA composition C. From DNA to protein
III. Gene Variation A. Selective breeding -- using variations of nature
B. Mutations -- creating new variations
C Modern applications
IV. Genetic Engineering A. Overview of the basic steps in genetic engineering
B. Diabetes and the need for insulin C. A method for producing human insulin in bacteria 1. Isolating and cutting DNA 2. Cloning DNA 3. Vectors
4. Making recombinant DNA 5. Transformation 6. Probing the gene library to identify
colonies with the desired gene - DNA & RNA probes 7. Mass production of the gene product 8. Expressing eukaryotic genes
V. Examples of modern genetic engineering A. Genetic engineering in microbes 1. Human growth hormone
production in bacteria 2. Bovine growth hormone 3. Waterproof glue 4. Cheese from microbes B. Genetic engineering in plants 1. Methods for transferring
DNA through the cell wall 2. Bacillus thuringiensis insecticide 3. Longer lasting tomatoes 4. Frost protection in strawberry plants 5. Nitrogen fixation
C. Genetic engineering in animals 1. Animals that produce
products for humans 2. Animal cloning D. Genetic engineering in health
care 1. Traditional vaccines 2. Genetically engineered vaccines E. Genetic engineering in humans 1. Gene therapy
Learn about the remarkable ability to manipulate DNA and transfer genes between different organisms in this up-to-date
overview of Genetic Engineering. Insightful artwork and lively animations bring to light such previously complicated subjects as creating restriction fragments and expression of cloned genes.
Genetic Engineering includes a graphic, step-by-step examination of procedures for transferring human insulin gene to bacteria guides students into a thorough understanding of the techniques and
processes of gene manipulation and transfer. Expansions of individual cells allow students to see genetic changes occurring from the cellular point of view. This program is
applicable for the introductory biology student wishing to learn about gene transfer to advanced college level students desiring a more thorough understanding of the way genetic engineering works. 
