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Genetic Technology the Buzz of the 21st Century
Posted by ariyes in Biotech, Technology on January 27, 2010
Presently the term Genetic engineering today is no longer a new one for the whole world. Almost every single day in the newspapers, TV, latest magazines the newer inventions of the genetic engineering are found. Genetic engineering can be termed as the practice which manipulates the organism’s genes with a view to produce an expected outcome. Some other methods which falls under this particular category are the: DNA technology, the genetic modifications (GM) and last but not the least the gene splicing.
Major Applications of Genetic Engineering
Almost each and every field of life is affected by Genetic engineering. To name a few: agriculture, food industry, medicine industry and so on.
A. Applications in Agriculture
By making use of genetic engineering it is even possible to prepare the clones of the genetically manipulated plants and the animals that are also of agricultural significance having the expected characteristics. This would enhance the nutritive values of the plant and the animal food. As a matter of Genetic engineering is capable of leading to the development of the plants which would fix nitrogen straight from atmosphere, instead from the fertilizers that are expensive. Genetic engineering is also having the power to create microorganisms that could be utilized for the purpose of biological control of the harmful insect’s pests etc.
B. Environmental Applications
The genetically modified microorganisms can be utilized for the purpose of degradation of the wastes, in the sewage or even in oil spills, etc.
C. Industrial Applications
In the industries and pharmacies it is used for the preparation of substances of commercial significance. Genetic Engineering is also used for the enhancement of the prevailing fermentation processes and then the manufacturing of the proteins from the wastes.
D. Medicinal Applications
Of the medical applications of the genetic engineering; the production of the hormones, the vaccines, required enzymes, the antibodies and vitamins, and in case of the gene therapy for a number of the hereditary diseases.
E. Gene therapy for the Purpose of Treating the Hereditary diseases
The previous experiments on gene transplantation were mainly concerned with the transplanting genes in vitro into the isolated cells or may be into the form of bacteria. The good news is that the Gene transplantation experiments are now been extended to the living beings.
Green Technology: A Technology to Preserve the World
Posted by ariyes in Technology on December 14, 2009
Of late technology has reached the pinnacle of being the top priority for a major section of people all around the globe. The reason behind this being the fact that; people are constantly seeking for support from technology to make their living smoother. Technology has been overwhelmingly made to use in order to make people’s life much simpler. A lot of precious time, hard earned money physical and mental efforts have been put in so as to invent newer and updated level of technology. All this technology empowers people to perform tons of remarkable achievements like landing on the surface of the moon and making successful quests for new stars. However, two different schools of thoughts exist in regard to technology. One school opines that technology is easily the best tool behind creating simpler and smoother lives while another school opines that technology brings enormous harm for the environment. As a matter of fact, these two different schools of thoughts are simply to be true. Technology can actually be handy but also harmful depending on its application.
To balance things up, there is a massive requirement of green technology or in other words environmental technology. Environment technology here signifies that technology which is capable of conserving natural environment and all its resources. Green technology renders people’s lives simpler and free of complexities without leaving any kind of harmful effects to the people in general and their surrounding atmosphere. Green technology aids in reducing the impact of prior technology that has turned the environment into a destructed paradise. But this green technology mends the damaged part of our friend called nature. Green technology also aids we the people in maintaining and preserving the overall atmosphere like purifying water required in the rural regions. In addition to this, in order to absorb the chemical toxic present in the air green technology can play a significant role.
As said green technology is of enormous help for every individuals life thereby individuals and companies have found out multiple methods of make use of this technology more wisely. The issue about energy which is regarded to be limited has been a constant issue for every individual. Hence, people now consider that green technology will aid people in curtailing the consumption of energy so that cost on energy consumption comes down. Majority of the companies look for such type of technology with a view to cut down the budget spent for the advancement of technology and also to offer comparatively better working conditions for the employees. This will aid the company substantially to sustain in this era of global financial crisis. For this reason the individuals and the companies are trying to find the best possible application that can cut down the cost involved with energy consumption. The proper utilization of green technology is considered to be the best and the only path of overcoming energy crisis.
Therefore, it is totally your own selection or preference whether or not you wish taking up the complicated and much difficult technology or the green technology which has already proved it to consume less energy.