The unprecedented and environmentally friendly Enviropigs from the University of Guelph is beneficial to society due to its modified genes that allow them to produce 30 to 65 percent less phosphorus in their manure, thus reducing the amount of major pollution in the ocean. In addition, Enviropigs better improve the lives of farmers who cannot afford to purchase pig feed with pure phosphorus and also increase the field of consuming transgenic food. The Enviropig, a transgenic Yorkshire pig, was initiated
and express the phytase genes into other microorganisms which are aerobe or facultative anaerobe in nature without compromising its existing phytase activity. The whole genome of Mitsuokella jalaludinii has been sequenced and the genes responsible for the expression of phytase, Phy1 and Phy2, were identified through the gene annotation of the genome and are in close proximity to each other. As such, the need for cloning and further expression of the Mitsuokella jalaludinii phytase is essential to
gene that produces phytase in E. Coli bacteria and attached this gene to a Mus musculus—house mouse—gene called a parotid secretory protein promoter. This mouse gene is a protein associated with secreting digestive enzymes from the salivary glands of mice, and can be used in pigs in the same fashion; by linking these two genes together and inserting it into the genome of a pig, the scientists hypothesized that a transgenic pig should have the ability to secrete the E. Coli phytase enzyme in their saliva
produce the enzyme phytase in their saliva which means they break down most of the excess phosphorus. This is a major breakthrough for researchers as plant phosphorus in the pig’s food that is not processed by the pig is a major environmental issue. The excess phosphorus in the pig’s waste can run into nearby water sources and cause an uptake in algal growth and be deadly for water life (C.W. Forsberg). The only main alternative to the Enviropig is the use of commercially produced phytase being inserted
Animal biotechnology encompasses a broad range of techniques for the genetic improvement of domesticated animal species, although the term is increasingly associated with the more controversial technologies of cloning and genetic engineering. Livestock is becoming gradually important to economic growth in rising countries and the application of biotechnology is largely dictated by commercial considerations and socio-economic goals. Several problems limit the application of biotechnology at present
DNA is the foundation of all genetic material found in every living organism on earth. Commonly known as its full name Deoxyribonucleic acid it is an electrically neutral group of atoms held together in a chemical bond known as a molecule. In this case a biomolecule produced by a living organism composed of nucleic acid, carbohydrates and proteins. This mixture coiling in two biopolymer strands forming a double helix. Biopolymers being a biomolecule of a polymer, which is a large molecule, composed
We possibly overlook the microorganisms when thinking of LMO since plants and animals probably will first come to our mind. With the development of recombinant DNA technology, metabolic potentials of microorganisms are being explored. Nowadays, genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) have vast applications in human and animal health, bioremediation, and in industries such as food and textiles. The first GMM, specifically E. coli, was made in the 1970s (Teisha, 2013). A few years later, GMMs which
Mustard (Brassica) is a rotational cover or winter annual crop i.e., mostly used in vegetable and as well as production of raw crop. Mustard crop mostly have the potential to prevent suppress weeds, erosion, alleviate soil compaction, soil-borne pests and scavenge nutrients (Clark, 2007). Mustard crop has fastest fall growth, high production of biomass, and nutrient scavenging capability following for high insert of cash crops. Field mustard that can be grown as a cover crop alone or in a mix with
Molecular cloning allows researchers to isolate and experiment on the genes of an organism. This information compares to Frankenstein, as Dr.Frankenstein selects individual body parts from different body’s to make up the creature. As he finds the uttermost perfect part from each body he not only tries to create the perfect creature, but also show how society only wants to see the perfect outer appearance. He sees this creation as to be the mother of perfection. In my opinion Victor is creating what
The Uses of Enzymes In Industry, Medicine and Analytical and Diagnostic Processes Enzymes are very precise protein molecules with a high specificity which are used to catalyse chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to take place. It is these properties of being able to break down substances easily and bind specifically to certain chemicals that make enzymes very useful in many industries and practices throughout the world. In addition to this enzymes
3. Materials and methods Fenugreek seeds were purchased from local market of Hissar, Haryana. Seeds were cleaned to remove any extraneous material. Raw seeds were dried at 40±5 °C in a hot air oven to increase its keeping quality and stored in air tight containers at ambient temp. Raw fenugreek seeds Germination Fenugreek seeds (20 g) were soaked overnight in water at the ratio of 1:5 (w/v). The excess water was drained