Mycoplasma genitalium is a minimal bacterium that is a novel cause of reproductive tract disease in males and females, and accounts for 50-70% of cases where the cause is unknown. While small in size, it has mechanisms for immune evasion that allow persistence and chronic infection. Scientists have used synthetic biology techniques to construct the first synthetic bacterial genome, and are exploring using M. genitalium as a template to strip down and rebuild its genome with synthetic DNA, potentially adding human genes to study its minimal genome and create "Synthia".
Kiran b k , protocol for transformation of the e coli by electroporation Prajwal N R
This document provides instructions for transforming E. coli cells using electroporation. It describes how to prepare electrocompetent cells and plasmid DNA, the electroporation procedure which involves adding DNA to cells in cuvettes and delivering an electrical pulse, and recovering and plating the transformed cells. The appropriate media, reagents, equipment and settings for electroporation are specified to successfully introduce DNA into E. coli cells using this method.
This document discusses three physical means of gene transfer: gene guns, electroporation, and microinjection. The gene gun uses compressed gas to propel DNA-coated microprojectiles into target cells, allowing carrier-free delivery. Electroporation uses electric pulses to create temporary pores in the cell membrane to allow DNA entry. Microinjection directly injects DNA solutions into cells through very thin needles under a microscope. While each method has advantages like being targeted or not requiring vectors, they also have limitations such as potential cell damage or requiring specialized equipment and training.
The document provides an overview of genetic engineering and its history. It discusses the basics of genetic engineering, which involves isolating and copying genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods and inserting new DNA into the host genome. The history of genetic engineering is then explored, from early discoveries like Mendel's work with inheritance in peas to more modern developments like recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, and the creation of the first transgenic animal. A number of influential scientists in the field are also highlighted. The document aims to inform the reader about genetic engineering, related techniques, and its progression over time.
Viral genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in viruses, including their genome structure, replication, genetic change, and analysis. Viruses are genetic parasites that cannot multiply until reaching a host cell, where they must carry genes to synthesize their capsid and regulate host actions. Most viruses have RNA genomes, though some have DNA, and their replication occurs in the host cell cytoplasm or nucleus depending on genome type. Viruses undergo genetic changes through mutation and recombination during replication in host cells.
Hershey and Chase conducted an experiment in 1952 using bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material. They labeled phage particles with either radioactive phosphorus or sulfur and allowed them to infect E. coli bacteria. They found that the radioactive phosphorus from the DNA entered the bacterial cells and was incorporated into the next generation of phages, while the radioactive sulfur from the protein coat did not. This established that DNA, not protein, carries the genetic information required for reproduction.
The lytic cycle involves a virus infecting a host cell, using its cellular machinery to replicate itself, and then causing the cell to burst and release new virus particles. It follows 5 steps - attachment, penetration, synthesis of viral components, assembly of new viruses, and release of viruses. The lysogenic cycle involves the viral DNA integrating into the host genome without killing the cell. The viral DNA is passed on to daughter cells until it is triggered to enter the lytic cycle.
Mycoplasma genitalium is a minimal bacterium that is a novel cause of reproductive tract disease in males and females, and accounts for 50-70% of cases where the cause is unknown. While small in size, it has mechanisms for immune evasion that allow persistence and chronic infection. Scientists have used synthetic biology techniques to construct the first synthetic bacterial genome, and are exploring using M. genitalium as a template to strip down and rebuild its genome with synthetic DNA, potentially adding human genes to study its minimal genome and create "Synthia".
Kiran b k , protocol for transformation of the e coli by electroporation Prajwal N R
This document provides instructions for transforming E. coli cells using electroporation. It describes how to prepare electrocompetent cells and plasmid DNA, the electroporation procedure which involves adding DNA to cells in cuvettes and delivering an electrical pulse, and recovering and plating the transformed cells. The appropriate media, reagents, equipment and settings for electroporation are specified to successfully introduce DNA into E. coli cells using this method.
This document discusses three physical means of gene transfer: gene guns, electroporation, and microinjection. The gene gun uses compressed gas to propel DNA-coated microprojectiles into target cells, allowing carrier-free delivery. Electroporation uses electric pulses to create temporary pores in the cell membrane to allow DNA entry. Microinjection directly injects DNA solutions into cells through very thin needles under a microscope. While each method has advantages like being targeted or not requiring vectors, they also have limitations such as potential cell damage or requiring specialized equipment and training.
The document provides an overview of genetic engineering and its history. It discusses the basics of genetic engineering, which involves isolating and copying genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods and inserting new DNA into the host genome. The history of genetic engineering is then explored, from early discoveries like Mendel's work with inheritance in peas to more modern developments like recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, and the creation of the first transgenic animal. A number of influential scientists in the field are also highlighted. The document aims to inform the reader about genetic engineering, related techniques, and its progression over time.
Viral genetics is the study of the mechanisms of heritable information in viruses, including their genome structure, replication, genetic change, and analysis. Viruses are genetic parasites that cannot multiply until reaching a host cell, where they must carry genes to synthesize their capsid and regulate host actions. Most viruses have RNA genomes, though some have DNA, and their replication occurs in the host cell cytoplasm or nucleus depending on genome type. Viruses undergo genetic changes through mutation and recombination during replication in host cells.
Hershey and Chase conducted an experiment in 1952 using bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) to determine whether DNA or protein is the genetic material. They labeled phage particles with either radioactive phosphorus or sulfur and allowed them to infect E. coli bacteria. They found that the radioactive phosphorus from the DNA entered the bacterial cells and was incorporated into the next generation of phages, while the radioactive sulfur from the protein coat did not. This established that DNA, not protein, carries the genetic information required for reproduction.
The lytic cycle involves a virus infecting a host cell, using its cellular machinery to replicate itself, and then causing the cell to burst and release new virus particles. It follows 5 steps - attachment, penetration, synthesis of viral components, assembly of new viruses, and release of viruses. The lysogenic cycle involves the viral DNA integrating into the host genome without killing the cell. The viral DNA is passed on to daughter cells until it is triggered to enter the lytic cycle.
RNA viruses are able to evolve much more rapidly than the DNA of their eukaryotic hosts due to their lack of proofreading during replication. They undergo genetic changes through mutations, which can occur spontaneously due to errors during replication or due to environmental factors like UV light, as well as through recombination and reassortment. These genetic changes allow RNA viruses to alter their phenotypes and adapt in ways such as drug resistance, host range, temperature sensitivity, or attenuation for vaccine development.
Genetic engineering involves directly manipulating genes, often by adding a gene from another species to an organism's genome. This is done through recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology, which combines DNA sequences artificially. A key part of the process is using restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sites, then inserting the cut DNA fragment into a vector like a plasmid for replication in a host cell. The engineered DNA is then introduced into host cells, and cells containing the new DNA are identified and isolated through markers on the vector.
Recombinant DNA Technology, Forensic DNA Analysis and Human Genome ProjectNateneal Tamerat
Recombinant DNA technology involves joining DNA fragments from different organisms to produce new genetic combinations. It was developed in the 1970s using restriction enzymes, which cut DNA at specific sites. DNA is isolated, cut, and inserted into vectors like plasmids or bacteria, then inserted into host cells. Applications include forensic analysis by matching crime scene DNA to databases, agriculture, diagnosing genetic diseases, and the Human Genome Project, which sequenced the entire human genome in 2001 and revealed insights about human genetics and evolution.
Viruses can be used to deliver genetic material into target cells. Viruses are composed of genetic material encapsulated in a protein coat. They inject their DNA into target cells, and the viral DNA can be altered to contain a gene of interest. This allows the gene of interest to be delivered into the target cell without producing new viral particles. Adenoviruses are non-enveloped DNA viruses that can infect both dividing and non-dividing cells. They are used as vectors for gene delivery by deleting early genes and adding the gene of interest.
COVID-19: Biology, Transmission, and DetectionAlejandroAlRuiz
A short PowerPoint for those interested in learning more about the biology of SARS-CoV-2, how it is transmitted, and what are the current methods of detection. This PowerPoint also demonstrates how we can begin to teach about SARS-CoV-2 in our classrooms.
Biolistics, also known as gene gun technology or particle bombardment, is a physical method of genetically transforming cells. It involves coating DNA onto microprojectiles and accelerating them into target cells using a gene gun. The gene gun was originally developed in the 1980s by modifying an air pistol to fire tungsten or gold particles coated with DNA. When the particles pass through the cell wall and release the DNA in the cytoplasm, the cells become transformed. Biolistics has been used successfully to transform various plants and has also been used to deliver DNA vaccines and label cell subsets. It provides advantages over other transformation methods but also has limitations such as random integration and associated cell damage.
Genetic engineering uses biotechnology to directly manipulate an organism's genes. The CRISPR-Cas9 system allows genes to be added, removed, or altered by using the Cas9 enzyme to cut DNA at a targeted location. CRISPR-Cas9 acts as a bacterial immune system and can now be programmed to edit genes in other organisms like crops, animals, and potentially humans. This technology could help end diseases by editing genes, create genetically modified crops with desired traits, and potentially lead to "designer babies" with selected genes. However, genetic engineering also raises ethical concerns and risks unpredictable consequences.
Sexual reproduction in bacteria involves plasmids, which are loops of DNA that can multiply and move between bacterial cells and insert into or take DNA from the nucleus. This allows for genetic recombination between bacteria through three main processes: conjugation, where bacteria connect and transfer genes through a protein tube; transformation, where bacteria take in extracellular DNA from the environment; and transduction, where viruses called bacteriophages exchange DNA between bacteria during infection. These sexual reproduction processes generate genetic diversity unlike binary fission.
This document discusses two INBRE research projects. Project 1 involves using yeast two-hybrid screening to identify proteins that interact with SINAs, a group of E3 ligase proteins involved in plant defense and degradation pathways. Several interacting proteins have been found so far, including some related to fungal resistance. Project 2 examines the bacterial pathogen causing Zebra Chip disease in potatoes. The pathogen has been identified and preliminary studies show it can be transmitted between plants and via the potato psyllid vector. Researchers are testing effector proteins from the pathogen in a cell death assay to identify any that can suppress the plant immune response.
Biotechnology- Principles and processes investigatory project.Nishant Upadhyay
It is an investigatory project on biology for class XII (12) CBSE on- Biotechnology Principles and processes(chapter 11). It would be very helpful for those whio are searching for a ready made investigatory project.
This document discusses biotechnology and genetic engineering. It provides examples of how biotechnology is used in forensics, agriculture, and genetic engineering. Genetic engineering involves transferring genes between organisms, such as placing human genes in bacteria. The document also discusses applications of genetic engineering like creating pest-resistant and herbicide-resistant crops through biotechnology techniques.
Bacteriophages can replicate through either a lytic or lysogenic cycle. The lytic cycle involves attachment to a host cell, injection of viral DNA, replication of new viruses inside the host, and lysis of the host cell to release viruses. The lysogenic cycle also involves attachment and injection of viral DNA, but the DNA then integrates into the host genome and replicates with it until inducing lysis. Integrating into the host allows longer replication but slower production of new viruses compared to the lytic cycle.
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Transduction is a type of horizontal gene transfer where genes are transferred between bacteria via bacteriophages. There are two main types: generalized transduction, where DNA is accidentally packaged into viral particles during viral replication, and specialized transduction, where bacterial DNA is incorporated into the viral genome when a prophage is induced from lysogeny. Transduction was first discovered in 1952 by Joshua Lederberg and Norton Zinder during their studies of gene transfer in Salmonella bacteria.
QIAseq Technologies for Metagenomics and Microbiome NGS Library PrepQIAGEN
In this slide deck, learn about the innovative technologies that form the basis of QIAGEN’s portfolio of QIAseq library prep solutions for metagenomics and microbiome sequencing. Whether your research starts from single microbial cells, 16s rRNA PCR amplicons, or gDNA for whole genome analysis, QIAseq technologies offer tips and tricks for capturing the genomic diversity of your samples in the most unbiased, streamlined way possible.
Gene therapy involves introducing functional genes into patients' cells to treat diseases caused by defective genes. It works by replacing mutated genes with healthy copies, inactivating mutated genes, or introducing new genes to fight diseases. The process involves identifying the defective gene, cloning the normal gene, selecting target cells, and inserting the functional gene into the host DNA using viruses to deliver the new gene. Engineered cells are then injected into patients so the functional gene can correct the disorder.
This document discusses genomics and genome sequencing. It provides an overview of the history of genome sequencing including early organisms sequenced like bacteriophage. It describes how genomes are sequenced through library construction, cloning, and strategies like Sanger sequencing. Applications of genome sequencing are also mentioned such as predicting genes, studying genome organization and evolution, and understanding the genetic basis of disease.
Sequencing your poo with a usb stick - Linux.conf.au 2016 miniconf - mon 1 ...Torsten Seemann
This talk introduces a Linux Professional audience to bacterial genomics and modern sequencing technology. The title is slightly misleading and is a bit of clickbait. The diagrams are good.
DNA recombinant technology on insulin modificationaulia624292
This document provides information on various biotechnology tools and techniques, including:
- Restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, PCR, vectors, gene libraries, and DNA sequencing which were used in the Human Genome Project to map the human genome.
- Genetic engineering techniques like DNA cloning, transformation, and applications like disease diagnosis, gene therapy, and GMOs.
- Stem cell types and their potential medical uses.
- Genome sizes of various organisms and comparisons.
- Advantages and disadvantages of genetic modification in plants, animals, and medicine.
Recombinant DNA technology involves manipulating genetic material to achieve goals such as producing proteins. Key aspects include molecular tools like restriction enzymes, host cells like E. coli, vectors like plasmids, and gene transfer methods. DNA from any source can be cloned by isolation, cutting with enzymes, ligation into a vector, transformation into host cells, selection of recombinants, and screening to obtain the desired product. Applications include disease diagnosis, gene therapy, protein production, and transgenic organisms.
RNA viruses are able to evolve much more rapidly than the DNA of their eukaryotic hosts due to their lack of proofreading during replication. They undergo genetic changes through mutations, which can occur spontaneously due to errors during replication or due to environmental factors like UV light, as well as through recombination and reassortment. These genetic changes allow RNA viruses to alter their phenotypes and adapt in ways such as drug resistance, host range, temperature sensitivity, or attenuation for vaccine development.
Genetic engineering involves directly manipulating genes, often by adding a gene from another species to an organism's genome. This is done through recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology, which combines DNA sequences artificially. A key part of the process is using restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sites, then inserting the cut DNA fragment into a vector like a plasmid for replication in a host cell. The engineered DNA is then introduced into host cells, and cells containing the new DNA are identified and isolated through markers on the vector.
Recombinant DNA Technology, Forensic DNA Analysis and Human Genome ProjectNateneal Tamerat
Recombinant DNA technology involves joining DNA fragments from different organisms to produce new genetic combinations. It was developed in the 1970s using restriction enzymes, which cut DNA at specific sites. DNA is isolated, cut, and inserted into vectors like plasmids or bacteria, then inserted into host cells. Applications include forensic analysis by matching crime scene DNA to databases, agriculture, diagnosing genetic diseases, and the Human Genome Project, which sequenced the entire human genome in 2001 and revealed insights about human genetics and evolution.
Viruses can be used to deliver genetic material into target cells. Viruses are composed of genetic material encapsulated in a protein coat. They inject their DNA into target cells, and the viral DNA can be altered to contain a gene of interest. This allows the gene of interest to be delivered into the target cell without producing new viral particles. Adenoviruses are non-enveloped DNA viruses that can infect both dividing and non-dividing cells. They are used as vectors for gene delivery by deleting early genes and adding the gene of interest.
COVID-19: Biology, Transmission, and DetectionAlejandroAlRuiz
A short PowerPoint for those interested in learning more about the biology of SARS-CoV-2, how it is transmitted, and what are the current methods of detection. This PowerPoint also demonstrates how we can begin to teach about SARS-CoV-2 in our classrooms.
Biolistics, also known as gene gun technology or particle bombardment, is a physical method of genetically transforming cells. It involves coating DNA onto microprojectiles and accelerating them into target cells using a gene gun. The gene gun was originally developed in the 1980s by modifying an air pistol to fire tungsten or gold particles coated with DNA. When the particles pass through the cell wall and release the DNA in the cytoplasm, the cells become transformed. Biolistics has been used successfully to transform various plants and has also been used to deliver DNA vaccines and label cell subsets. It provides advantages over other transformation methods but also has limitations such as random integration and associated cell damage.
Genetic engineering uses biotechnology to directly manipulate an organism's genes. The CRISPR-Cas9 system allows genes to be added, removed, or altered by using the Cas9 enzyme to cut DNA at a targeted location. CRISPR-Cas9 acts as a bacterial immune system and can now be programmed to edit genes in other organisms like crops, animals, and potentially humans. This technology could help end diseases by editing genes, create genetically modified crops with desired traits, and potentially lead to "designer babies" with selected genes. However, genetic engineering also raises ethical concerns and risks unpredictable consequences.
Sexual reproduction in bacteria involves plasmids, which are loops of DNA that can multiply and move between bacterial cells and insert into or take DNA from the nucleus. This allows for genetic recombination between bacteria through three main processes: conjugation, where bacteria connect and transfer genes through a protein tube; transformation, where bacteria take in extracellular DNA from the environment; and transduction, where viruses called bacteriophages exchange DNA between bacteria during infection. These sexual reproduction processes generate genetic diversity unlike binary fission.
This document discusses two INBRE research projects. Project 1 involves using yeast two-hybrid screening to identify proteins that interact with SINAs, a group of E3 ligase proteins involved in plant defense and degradation pathways. Several interacting proteins have been found so far, including some related to fungal resistance. Project 2 examines the bacterial pathogen causing Zebra Chip disease in potatoes. The pathogen has been identified and preliminary studies show it can be transmitted between plants and via the potato psyllid vector. Researchers are testing effector proteins from the pathogen in a cell death assay to identify any that can suppress the plant immune response.
Biotechnology- Principles and processes investigatory project.Nishant Upadhyay
It is an investigatory project on biology for class XII (12) CBSE on- Biotechnology Principles and processes(chapter 11). It would be very helpful for those whio are searching for a ready made investigatory project.
This document discusses biotechnology and genetic engineering. It provides examples of how biotechnology is used in forensics, agriculture, and genetic engineering. Genetic engineering involves transferring genes between organisms, such as placing human genes in bacteria. The document also discusses applications of genetic engineering like creating pest-resistant and herbicide-resistant crops through biotechnology techniques.
Bacteriophages can replicate through either a lytic or lysogenic cycle. The lytic cycle involves attachment to a host cell, injection of viral DNA, replication of new viruses inside the host, and lysis of the host cell to release viruses. The lysogenic cycle also involves attachment and injection of viral DNA, but the DNA then integrates into the host genome and replicates with it until inducing lysis. Integrating into the host allows longer replication but slower production of new viruses compared to the lytic cycle.
I do not actually have the ability to translate or answer questions using a "STICKS graph". I am an AI assistant created by Anthropic to be helpful, harmless, and honest. Could you please rephrase your question in a way I can understand?
Transduction is a type of horizontal gene transfer where genes are transferred between bacteria via bacteriophages. There are two main types: generalized transduction, where DNA is accidentally packaged into viral particles during viral replication, and specialized transduction, where bacterial DNA is incorporated into the viral genome when a prophage is induced from lysogeny. Transduction was first discovered in 1952 by Joshua Lederberg and Norton Zinder during their studies of gene transfer in Salmonella bacteria.
QIAseq Technologies for Metagenomics and Microbiome NGS Library PrepQIAGEN
In this slide deck, learn about the innovative technologies that form the basis of QIAGEN’s portfolio of QIAseq library prep solutions for metagenomics and microbiome sequencing. Whether your research starts from single microbial cells, 16s rRNA PCR amplicons, or gDNA for whole genome analysis, QIAseq technologies offer tips and tricks for capturing the genomic diversity of your samples in the most unbiased, streamlined way possible.
Gene therapy involves introducing functional genes into patients' cells to treat diseases caused by defective genes. It works by replacing mutated genes with healthy copies, inactivating mutated genes, or introducing new genes to fight diseases. The process involves identifying the defective gene, cloning the normal gene, selecting target cells, and inserting the functional gene into the host DNA using viruses to deliver the new gene. Engineered cells are then injected into patients so the functional gene can correct the disorder.
This document discusses genomics and genome sequencing. It provides an overview of the history of genome sequencing including early organisms sequenced like bacteriophage. It describes how genomes are sequenced through library construction, cloning, and strategies like Sanger sequencing. Applications of genome sequencing are also mentioned such as predicting genes, studying genome organization and evolution, and understanding the genetic basis of disease.
Sequencing your poo with a usb stick - Linux.conf.au 2016 miniconf - mon 1 ...Torsten Seemann
This talk introduces a Linux Professional audience to bacterial genomics and modern sequencing technology. The title is slightly misleading and is a bit of clickbait. The diagrams are good.
DNA recombinant technology on insulin modificationaulia624292
This document provides information on various biotechnology tools and techniques, including:
- Restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, PCR, vectors, gene libraries, and DNA sequencing which were used in the Human Genome Project to map the human genome.
- Genetic engineering techniques like DNA cloning, transformation, and applications like disease diagnosis, gene therapy, and GMOs.
- Stem cell types and their potential medical uses.
- Genome sizes of various organisms and comparisons.
- Advantages and disadvantages of genetic modification in plants, animals, and medicine.
Recombinant DNA technology involves manipulating genetic material to achieve goals such as producing proteins. Key aspects include molecular tools like restriction enzymes, host cells like E. coli, vectors like plasmids, and gene transfer methods. DNA from any source can be cloned by isolation, cutting with enzymes, ligation into a vector, transformation into host cells, selection of recombinants, and screening to obtain the desired product. Applications include disease diagnosis, gene therapy, protein production, and transgenic organisms.
Microbiome research is undergoing a crisis due to issues like the correlation-causation fallacy in studies and poor experimental design. The document discusses challenges with studying the microbiome, including biases and errors introduced from DNA extraction methods, sample storage conditions, and contamination from extraction kits. It emphasizes that every step in microbiome research, from sample collection to analysis, needs careful consideration to draw accurate conclusions.
Gene transfer methods in animals can be natural or artificial. Natural methods include conjugation, transformation, and transduction which transfer genes between bacteria. Artificial methods like microinjection, biolistics, liposome mediated transfer, calcium phosphate mediated transfer, and electroporation are used to directly insert genes into cells. These techniques transfer genes into organisms for genetic engineering applications such as producing transgenic animals, developing vaccines, and gene therapy to treat diseases.
The document discusses various topics in biotechnology including the human genome project, genetic engineering, cloning, stem cells, and DNA fingerprinting. It provides details on how scientists mapped the human genome using techniques like DNA sequencing, restriction fragment-length polymorphisms, yeast and bacterial artificial chromosomes, polymerase chain reaction, and electrophoresis. Genetic engineering techniques like gene splicing and restriction enzymes are described. Applications and debates around cloning, genetic engineering, and stem cells are also summarized.
Genetic modification methods can be divided into traditional and new/genetic engineering techniques. Traditional methods include selective breeding over generations while genetic engineering allows more precise targeting of specific genes. The document describes three traditional (selective breeding, crossing, mutant isolation) and three genetic engineering methods (plasmid, vector, biolistic). Each method has advantages like ability to modify traits and limitations like potential immune reactions or low transformation frequencies. Modern biotechnology has increased ability to alter organisms but also risks of unwanted effects.
Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA molecules from different sources and introducing them into host organisms. Some key points:
- Recombinant DNA is produced by joining DNA fragments from different sources using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase.
- Plasmids and bacterial cells are commonly used as vectors to replicate and express recombinant DNA. Foreign DNA is inserted into plasmids which are then introduced into bacterial cells.
- Restriction enzymes from bacteria are used to cut DNA at specific sequences. This allows insertion of foreign DNA. DNA ligase joins the DNA fragments back together.
- Applications include production of therapeutic proteins, genetic testing, gene therapy, and genetically modified crops. Recombinant DNA technology
Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA molecules from different sources and introducing them into host organisms. Some key points:
- Recombinant DNA is produced by joining DNA fragments from different sources using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase.
- Plasmids and bacterial cells are commonly used as vectors to replicate and express recombinant DNA. Foreign DNA is inserted into plasmids which are then introduced into bacterial cells.
- Restriction enzymes from bacteria are used to cut DNA at specific sequences. This allows insertion of foreign DNA. DNA ligase joins the DNA fragments back together.
- Recombinant DNA technology has many applications including production of medicines, diagnosing genetic diseases, and gene therapy. It
Prokaryotes like bacteria and archaea thrive in nearly all environments on Earth due to their small size and genetic diversity. They have a variety of shapes and structural adaptations, like cell walls, flagella, and capsules, that allow them to live in diverse habitats. Prokaryotes reproduce rapidly through binary fission and exchange genes through transformation, transduction, and conjugation, resulting in high genetic variation. Their simple structures and metabolic diversity allow prokaryotes to fill many ecological roles as decomposers, symbionts, and pathogens.
Prokaryotes like bacteria and archaea thrive in nearly all environments on Earth due to their small size and genetic diversity. They have a variety of shapes and structural adaptations, like cell walls, flagella, and capsules, that allow them to live in diverse habitats. Prokaryotes reproduce rapidly through binary fission and exchange genes through transformation, transduction, and conjugation, resulting in high genetic variation. Their simple structures and metabolic diversity allow prokaryotes to fill many ecological roles as decomposers, symbionts, and pathogens.
The document discusses key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes. Prokaryotic genes have a simple structure with a promoter, protein coding sequence, and terminator. Eukaryotic genes have a more complex structure with exons that can be separated by large introns. The document also discusses how gene duplication, horizontal gene transfer, and mutations can drive evolution. It notes that while most mutations are deleterious, some provide adaptations that allow organisms to escape natural selection.
This document discusses gene therapy, which involves introducing genes into cells to treat diseases. It describes two main approaches - somatic cell gene therapy, which targets non-reproductive cells, and germ line cell gene therapy, which is not currently attempted due to safety and ethical concerns. Two methods of gene delivery are described: ex vivo therapy involves culturing cells outside the body before reintroduction, while in vivo therapy directly delivers genes to target cells. Examples of successful gene therapies mentioned are for severe combined immunodeficiency, hemophilia, and blindness. Although promising, gene therapy faces challenges and high costs that limit widespread application currently.
2017 summer high school textbook (molecular biology and neuroscience)Masuma Sani
The document provides details about various techniques that will be covered in the Neuroscience Camp for High School Students. The camp will include hands-on activities involving 1) DNA techniques like PCR and electrophoresis, 2) protein techniques like Western blotting, 3) electrophysiology to record ion channels, 4) techniques to deliver genes to the brain and examine brain tissue, and 5) behavioral tests to assess learning and memory. Students will gain experience with fundamental molecular and cellular neuroscience methods.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to copy and amplify minute quantities of DNA without bacteria. In gel electrophoresis, DNA fragments move in an electric field and are separated by size, and this technique is used in DNA profiling to determine paternity or for forensic investigations. Genetic engineering techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA profiling have various applications and social implications.
Recombinant Dna technology, Restriction Endonucleas and Vector Dr. Priti D. Diwan
Recombinant DNA technology allows DNA from different sources to be combined to form artificial DNA molecules. This is done by cutting the DNA with restriction enzymes and joining the pieces together with DNA ligase. The artificial DNA can then be inserted into host cells where it is replicated. This technology was developed in 1973 and has many important applications, including producing human insulin in bacteria to treat diabetes, creating genetically modified crops with desirable traits, and producing other proteins and vaccines. The basic steps involve isolating DNA, cutting it with restriction enzymes, ligating the pieces, introducing the DNA into host cells, replicating the DNA within the cells, and identifying cells containing the recombinant DNA.
Molecular techniques for pathology research - MDX .pdfsabyabby
This document discusses molecular techniques used in pathology research such as PCR, microarrays, next generation sequencing, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and Western blotting. It provides details on each technique including the basic principles, applications in research, and examples of uses in studies of gene expression, cancer, bone disease, and growth retardation. The learning outcomes are to understand these techniques and their uses in basic and clinical research.
Genome Editing & Gene Therapy by Eric KelsicImpact.Tech
Slides from the Genome editing & gene therapy Impact.tech seminar, hosted by Eric Kelsic on June 11th, 2019.
The seminar covers the experiments and inventions that led to the development of genome editing technologies. These inventions were derived from life itself: isolated from natural organisms and adapted for scientific and therapeutic goals. You will learn the history of how genome engineering tools, including CRISPR, and delivery technology, including AAV capsids, were created in their modern form. The seminar explores how genome editing and gene therapy technologies are giving individuals control over their own genomes, focusing on the treatment of genetic diseases. It will describe major companies and emerging trends in the gene therapy industry. Finally, the seminar will discuss how and where new discoveries, including accelerated algorithms for genetic engineering, will lead us in the near and distant future.
Eric Kelsic, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Dyno Therapeutics, a VC-backed biotech located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dyno is leading a machine learning revolution to develop enhanced capsid proteins that enable new gene and genome editing therapies. Eric co-developed the technology underlying Dyno’s machine-guided protein engineering platform as a Staff Scientist in George Church’s lab at the Wyss Institute of Harvard Medical School. He holds a PhD in Systems Biology from Harvard University and a BS in Physics from Caltech.
Bacteria may engage in genetic exchange through natural transformation where they take up environmental DNA. While this was initially thought to be a mechanism for recombination, evidence shows it primarily functions to obtain nutrients. The DNA uptake sequence preferences seen in some bacteria likely evolved through passive accumulation driven by the uptake machinery's bias rather than serving recombination. Any recombination in bacteria likely occurs accidentally during DNA repair. In contrast, sexual reproduction in eukaryotes evolved to solve a problem unique to their complexity that is nearly universal among eukaryotes.
This document outlines several techniques in genetic engineering and biotechnology, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify DNA, gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments by size, and DNA profiling for paternity testing and forensics. It also discusses sequencing the human genome, gene transfer using plasmids and restriction enzymes, current uses of genetically modified crops like salt-tolerant tomatoes, cloning techniques like with Dolly the sheep, therapeutic cloning of humans for medical research, and the ethical issues surrounding human cloning.
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