Advancements made through scientific discovery will yield new and powerful technological innovations, ultimately securing an abundance filled, prosperous future. ... MIT's recent discoveries prove the material to be extremely promising –Graphene, because of its minuscule size and weight, "could significantly reduce the costs and energy footprint of portable water filters and desalinators," says Marko Spasenović, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Physics in Belgrade. MIT's initial discovery was featured in the Smithsonian next to the Higgs Boson, the discovery o...

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An example of this spark of curiosity, that ultimately led to the discovery of the structure of DNA, can be read in, "The Double Helix," written by James Watson. ... In 1962, James Watson and two other scientists won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. James' curiosity, like a seed, sparked growth in scientific research, and blossomed with the discovery of DNA. ... Questioning is an important part in the initial stages of scientific discovery, as it helps to narrows in on what exactly needs to be solved. ... So, as scientific research pr...

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In the fields of science and medicine, the general public has little understanding of the latest discoveries and breakthroughs that are having or will eventually have a significant impact on humanity. ... However, the knowledge provided from the mentors of the past (i.e Celsus) should be used responsibly. ... The differences in ethical practice can be a positive as in some countries scientific discoveries are made that could not be done in others. ... Providing a text that spotlights these events and discoveries can help inform humanity of such accomplishments. ... The gained knowledge from re...

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In GBS, this is not the case since the discovery of the molecular marker and the genotyping are done simultaneously. ... The main objective of the GBS procedure is not only creation of polymorphisms but also discovery of new polymorphisms and obtains genotypic information in the specific population being studied. ... Genotype by sequencing has been referred for use in discovery of new species through molecular polymorphisms. ... RAD creates an effective method in the discovery of polymorphisms and the variation along a population. ... The genotype by sequencing can be used in the potentiality...

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He was unaware that this lectin was toxic to mammals and had used it previously without this knowledge. ... This led to the discovery of the "double helix" nature of DNA and it's mechanism of replication. ... Creation of the first "recombinant" organism became possible with this discovery. ...

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In today's world, our scientific discoveries have taken us far enough to be able to prevent inherited diseases that people are born with as a result of their gene makeup. Genetic engineering is the application of knowledge gained from genetic investigations to the solution of such problems as infertility, diseases, food production and improvement of a species. ... In it the oath states that the goal of practitioners is to "use the application of knowledge in order to serve patients with the highest form of treatment available." In this oath it states that physicians should use their kn...

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The theories once touted in the early days of the Eugenics movement are clearly laid to rest just by this one discovery. ... Examine issues raised by the integration of knowledge about genomics and gene-environment interactions into nonclinical settings. Explore ways in which new genetic knowledge may interact with a variety of philosophical, theological, and ethical perspectives. ... It is obvious that the Humane Genome Project, though born from basically archaic ideologies, has enhanced the worlds knowledge of every facet of the human body and it's origin. ...

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The last area of concern is the lack of knowledge in terms of the long-term effects of genetic engineering. ... In terms of science, new discoveries are made every day, but at some point, where does the human race draw the line between what is conceived as right and wrong? ...

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With this discovery, many questions arose about whether or not parents should be given the full genetic code of their child. ... This knowledge could help prepare parents for their future with their child. ... With the knowledge of their child's probable future health and personality before them parents may look upon their child with disfavor of the outcome. ...

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This project will provide the knowledge of all human genes which will lead to a better understanding of human diseases, which will in turn improve treatment and preventative endeavors. ... Knowledge of the gene sequence of a specific disease has led to improved and definitive diagnostic criteria for the disease and improved identification of carriers. ...

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When Ian Wilmut and his colleagues at the Roslin Institute announced that they had the successful cloning of a sheep from the mammary cells of an adult female, the world reacted with intense emotion. The arrival of Dolly made it abundantly clear that the possibility of cloning humans was not far beh...

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Intro In the twenty-first century, with all the burning issues at hand, there is bound to be controversy and disagreement. There are many important issues, which face the world today, issues like war, gun control, censorship, and even genetically engineered food. With all the modern scientifi...

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