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Cloning |
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Cloning is the process of
copying the same copy of an original organism or thing. Cloning in
the
biological sense results in a
molecule, single
cell (for example:
bacteria,
lymphocytes, etc.) or multi-celled
organism that has been directly copied from and is therefore
genetically identical to the molecule, cells or organism being
cloned. Sometimes this term can refer to "natural" clones, which may
arise when an organism reproduces asexually by chance (as with
identical twins), but in common parlance, a clone is an
identical copy created intentionally. |
 The cloned
sheep
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Human embryo cloning considered (BBC,
June 16, 2004)
The first request by British scientists to clone
human embryos has been considered by the Human Fertilisation and
Embryology Authority.
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Human cloning, Human
genetics and Brave New World
Recent Video / Articles by Dr Patrick Dixon 24 million requests in
12 months across site
"The potential of gene technology is beyond the
comprehension of most people today" - Dr Patrick Dixon -
Wall Street Journal (E) |
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Genetically Modified Organisms |
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Monsanto /
Monsanto watch |
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The Monsanto Company (NYSE:
MON) is a
multinational
agricultural biotechnology
corporation. It is the world's leading producer of the
herbicide
glyphosate, marketed as its flagship product,
Roundup. Monsanto is also by far the leading producer of
genetically engineered (GE)
seed,
holding 70%–100% market share for various
crops.
Agracetus, owned by Monsanto, exclusively produces Roundup
Ready soybean seed for the commercial market. In March
2005,
it finalized the purchase of
Seminis Inc, making it also the largest conventional seed
company in the world. It has over 16,000
employees worldwide, and an annual
revenue of US$6.3
billion reported for
2005.
Monsanto's development and marketing of
genetically engineered
seed
and
bovine growth hormone, as well as its aggressive legal and
lobby practices have made the company a primary target of the
anti-globalization movement and
environmental activists. While other chemical and biotech
multinationals face similar criticisms, Monsanto tends to be
targeted more routinely and more strongly. Some
activists have referred to Monsanto's products as
frankenfoods, and its most vehement opponents refer to Monsanto
as "Monsatan". It is often referred to while mentioning
Corporate terrorism. This designation has been both criticized
and promoted by some in the scientific community. Source:
Wikipedia |
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Russell Hodin
NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo
Apr 6, 2006 |
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Our
Pledge - Facing Global Challenges
Facing global challenges is essential if humanity
is to survive and improve the quality of people's lives around
the world. The global population of 6.5 billion is expected to
grow to 9 billion by 20501. This unprecedented growth places
increasing demands on the earth. Despite advances over the past
century, many people cannot earn enough money to purchase food,
and they do not have the resources to grow enough food to feed
their families. Energy demand is increasing while the world's
supply of petroleum is becoming uncertain. The environment is
struggling to compensate for the toll that human consumption
takes on raw materials, energy, and agriculture. Finally, vast
numbers of people have grown reliant on easily accessible but
nutritionally poor foods. Monsanto is just one organization that
is helping the world face the challenges of increasing food
self-sufficiency, meeting energy demand, improving environmental
health, and creating healthier foods.
Source:
Monsanto.com
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PETER [RAVEN] AND THE WOLF ►Who
is Raven?
Why Missouri Botanical Garden's Peter Raven,
world-renowned environmentalist,
courts Monsanto's favor, boosts its biotech and takes its money
By Jeannette Batz Article Published Nov 3, 1999
Extract: Peter Raven's been trying to save the
world, in a big way, since grad school. But in tiny species-rich
countries whose people are starving, environmentalists don't make
much headway talking about long-term sustainability. And if years of
juggling government grants and courting government agencies have
taught Raven anything, it's that government does what is politically
expedient.
So he's placed his faith in the speed, flexibility
and efficiency of multinational corporations. Especially Monsanto.
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Peter H. Raven:
Peter H. Raven (b.
June
13,
1936) is a
botanist and
environmentalist, notable as the longtime director of the
Missouri Botanical Garden. [...] After becoming a member of the
California Academy of Sciences while still a youth, Raven went
on to graduate with a BS from
University of California, Berkeley and a Ph.D. in Botany from
the
University of California, Los Angeles. After teaching at
Stanford University, Raven went on to become Director of the
Missouri Botanical Garden in 1971, a position he has held ever
since.[...] Raven is possibly best known for his important work
Coevolution of Insects and Plants [...] published in the journal
Evolution in 1964 which he coauthored with
Paul R. Ehrlich. Since then he has authored numerous scientific
and popular papers, many on the evening primrose family,
Onagraceae. Raven is also an author of the widely used textbook
Biology of Plants, now in its seventh edition. He is a
frequent speaker on the need for biodoversity, and species
conservation.
Raven is currently writing his memoirs.
Resources:
Raven's World (PBS) |
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Former NDP MP Wendy Lill takes politics back to the theatrical
spectrum with Chimera: The idea of a play
revolving around bioethics came to Wendy Lill's attention while she
was in the House of Commons. "It's important to find ways to connect
this complex science with public policy.
more ... /
Stem cells, on stage |
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Lill, Wendy: Socially engaged playwright born in Vancouver,
British Columbia in 1950. She grew up in London, Ontario , studied
political science at York University (Toronto), and joined the New
Democratic Party’s Waffle movement. |
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Newsdesk: 08.12.2006 Jon Dennis
talks to Ewen MacAskill about Bush and Blair's meeting in Washington;
Sarah Boseley reveals the revered scientist Sir Richard Doll's
relationship with Monsanto and Oliver Burkeman tells us that Christmas
does still exist.
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WE FEED THE
WORLD is a film about food and globalisation, fishermen and
farmers, long-distance lorry drivers and high-powered corporate
executives, the flow of goods and cash flow–a film about scarcity
amid plenty. With its unforgettable images, the film provides
insight into the production of our food and answers the question
what world hunger has to do with us. |
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06.11.2009
