Biotechnology: Monster or Miracle?

What is genetic engineering/ biotechnology?

How is it used?

Is it helpful or harmful?

How is it regulated?

Biotechnology & Agriculture

Are YOU eating genetically-modified food?Should you be concerned about it?Can biotechnology be used for pedigrees?

Biotechnology and Medicine

Medical Benefits of GE:

• Improved disease diagnosis

• Early disease detection• Gene therapy• Organ replacement

Biotechnology and Genetics

Can biotechnology be used for cloning?What are the risks and benefits of cloning?Can and should we “design” babies that are free of certain disease genes?Should we screen DNA for potential diseases?

Biotechnology and Waste Management

• How can biotech be used to improve our waste management?

• Can biotech help reduce pollution and clean up areas thought to be permanently destroyed by humans?

Biotechnology and Other Applications

Can biotechnology be used to identify criminals?

Are alternative energy sources available with the help of biotechnology?

Can biotechnology help protect us from biological and chemical warfare?

What do YOU think about biotech?

Now, it’s your turn to find out about this complex and controversial topic!

When you’re done with your research, you’ll address the question:

To what extent, if any, should genetically-

engineered products be regulated and/or

labeled?