2. Global warming, the great
escape to viruses
Jean-Michael Claverie, Chantal
Abergel
Revived a giant virus buried in Siberian Ice
for 30000 years (Pithovirus)
Replicates by copying itself in the host
cytoplasm
3. What is Biology
Branch of science that is both discover based
and hypothesis based via scientific method
used in investigations made possible by proper
attitudes with the help of tools that results in
technology
Study of animals, plants and microorganisms
which are all living things possessing life
features such as gathering and using energy
for survival, adapting and evolving on earth,
reproducing and continuing the circle of life
and living and interacting with the environment.
4. Human Genome Project
Aimed to sequence the three billion DNA
bases in the human cell.
From 1991, the study was finished in 2003
and provided new insights into the proper
and accurate diagnosis and management
on human diseases
One of the most significant scientific
endeavours ever accomplished.
With this, the current century was dubbed
as the “Century of Biology”
5. John Craig Venter
Founded Celera Genomics, first private group of
scientist to sequence the human genome.
His research “shotgun method of DNA sequencing
was instrument in the completion of Human
Genome Project
Established J. Craig Venter Institute, a non-profit
organization aimed tp genomic research in life
forms for medical and environmental applications
First to create synthetic cell known as “synthia” or
Mycoplasma laboratorium
6. Biology
Study of life, Bios meaning life and
logos meaning study
Deals with structures, functions and
relationships of living things and
their environment
8. Traditional branches
Taxonomy- naming and classifying organisms
Cytology- structures and functions of cells
Embryology- formation and development of organisms
Anatomy- structures and parts of organisms
Physiology- functions of living things and their parts
Biochemistry- biochemical compositions and process
of living things
Genetics- heredity and variation
Evolution- origin and differentiation of various
organisms
Ecology- relationships of organisms with each other
and their environment
9. Modern branches
Bioinformatics- biological data using computer
programs
Genomics- entire genetic material of an organism
Molecular biology- molecules that make up the cell of
living organism
Pharmacogenomics- how genes affect a persons
response to drugs
Proteomics- different proteins in an organism
Synthetic biology- combined biology and engineering
Systems biology- systems of biological molecules
10. Importance of studying Biology
Helps you understands the functions and reactions
of your body. It explains the similarities and
differences with other organisms
How animals survived, respond and interact to their
environment
Prevent the spread of diseases caused by agents
of infection
Helps you respond to demands of an increasing
human population
Helps you think critically, make informed choices
and solve problems
