Research how a SPECIFIC biotechnology application within the above GENERAL examples (or ones not listed above) is used today

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Biotechnology allows the use of living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes. Currently, this topic includes such general examples as cloning, stem cells (adult, umbilical cord, and embryonic), DNA fingerprinting, biological warfare, bioremediation, genetically modified organisms, vaccines, and transgenic plants and animals to name a few. In this assignment, you will explore specific examples of biotechnology applications.
Assignment details:
Research how a SPECIFIC biotechnology application within the above GENERAL examples (or ones not listed above) is used today.

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Biotechnology allows the use of living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes. Currently, this topic includes such general examples as cloning, stem cells (adult, umbilical cord, and embryonic), DNA fingerprinting, biological warfare, bioremediation, genetically modified organisms, vaccines, and transgenic plants and animals to name a few. In this assignment, you will explore specific examples of biotechnology applications.
Assignment details:
Research how a SPECIFIC biotechnology application within the above GENERAL examples (or ones not listed above) is used today. Example: Insulin production in bacteria is an example under the general topic of recombinant organisms.
What specific biotechnology application did you choose?
Briefly describe this biotechnology application. How is it done?
Based upon the definition of biotechnology in the assignment, describe how your biotechnology application is an example of biotechnology.
What benefits are derived from this application?
Are there any concerns or negative impacts associated with this use of biotechnology? Why or why not?
Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used throughout the assignment.
Important: Each person in the class should choose a DIFFERENT biotechnology application. Read other students’ posts first to see what they have selected and choose a different biotechnology application.
This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided
http://coursebuildercontent.careeredonline.com/Content.aspx?sun=51173here.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following.
External Web links:
Unit 3: Biotech
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Introduce what a polyclonal antibody is, and why and how you might want to purify a particular immunoglobulin isotype away from the remaining serum components

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BIOLOGY

Antibody Isolation
Practical write-up report
Student name:
Student number:
Introduction
Introduce what a polyclonal antibody is, and why and how you might want to purify a particular immunoglobulin isotype away from the remaining serum components
(maximum 300 words)
Methods
Present an extremely brief overview of the methods used
(maximum 200 words)
Results
There is no maximum word count for any of the results section 1-5.

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Antibody Isolation
Practical write-up report
Student name:
Student number:
Introduction
Introduce what a polyclonal antibody is, and why and how you might want to purify a particular immunoglobulin isotype away from the remaining serum components
(maximum 300 words)
Methods
Present an extremely brief overview of the methods used
(maximum 200 words)
Results
There is no maximum word count for any of the results section 1-5.
Section 1:
Present the results of your ouchterlony and describe which column fractions were pooled to form fraction 5 (F5)
Section 2:
Calculate total protein of all your fractions F1-5. Present all values as:
protein concentration in mg/ml
Total protein in your sample having corrected your value for any dilution factor and the volume of the sample
A calibration curve must be completed and attached to this report. Sample values collected from the graph must be clearly labeled
Section 3:
Calculate total IgG contained within all of your fractions F1-5. Present all values as:
IgG concentration in mg/ml of each sample
Total IgG in each sample having corrected your value for any dilution factor and the volume of the sample
A calibration curve must be completed and attached to this report. Sample values collected from the graph must be clearly labeled
Section 4:
Calculate percentage yield of IgG from the starting sample
((total IgG/ total protein) x 100)
Section 5:
Present the results of your immune-electrophoresis clearly labeling where your samples were loaded onto the gel and which antiserum was placed into which trough. Indicate where you observed lines of precipitation.
Discussion:
Discuss the results from section 1-5 in terms of quantity yield and quality of your samples. Critically review the relative advantages and disadvantages of both purification methods
(maximum 300 words)

What diagnostic test differentiates Proteus and Providencia species from other Enterobacteriaceae?

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HELP WITH MICROBIOLOGY WORKSHEET

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BIO2071_Microbiology Laboratory Review Sheet Week 7 Exercise 24.1 Questions 1. What does the term IMViC mean? 2. Why is the IMViC useful in identifying Enterobacteriaceae? Are further biochemical tests necessary for complete identification? 3. What diagnostic test differentiates Proteus and Providencia species from other Enterobacteriaceae? 4. How is E. coli distinguished from P. vulgaris on MacConkey agar? On a TSI slant? 5. Instead of TSI, why would a slant medium containing only dextrose and lactose (not sucrose) be preferable for detecting Y. enterocolitica? 6. What procedures, other than biochemical, are used to identify microorganisms? 7. What is the purpose of the control test run in parallel with bacterial agglutination? 8. What is the value of serological identification of a microorganism as compared with culture identification? 9. Describe two mechanisms by which E. coli can produce disease. 10. What is meant by the term “enteric pathogen”? 11. Name a bacterial pathogen, other than one of the Enterobacteriaceae, that causes intestinal disease. Provide a flowchart indicating how you would make the laboratory diagnosis. 12. Why is it important to differentiate glucose nonfermenters from Enterobacteriaceae? Page 1 of 1 From Laboratory Manual & Workbook in Microbiology Applications to Patient Care (9th ed.). By Josephine A. Morello, Helen Eckel Mizer, and Paul A. Granato Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Reprinted with permission of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

How would you recognize a patient’s ringworm infection?

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MICROBIOLOGY

BIO2071_Microbiology Laboratory Review Sheet Week 3 Exercise 31 Questions 1. For each of the diseases listed, indicate the type of specimen(s) that should be collected for laboratory diagnosis. Cryptococcosis: ______________________________________________________________ Athlete’s foot: ______________________________________________________________ Tinea capitis: _____________________________________________________________ Candidiasis: ______________________________________________________________ Histoplasmosis: 2. What is a superficial mycosis? 3.

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BIO2071_Microbiology Laboratory Review Sheet Week 3 Exercise 31 Questions 1. For each of the diseases listed, indicate the type of specimen(s) that should be collected for laboratory diagnosis. Cryptococcosis: ______________________________________________________________ Athlete’s foot: ______________________________________________________________ Tinea capitis: _____________________________________________________________ Candidiasis: ______________________________________________________________ Histoplasmosis: 2. What is a superficial mycosis? 3. How would you recognize a patient’s ringworm infection? Would you take any special precautions in collecting a clinical sample of the ringworm lesion? If so, explain. 4. Should hospitalized patients who share the use of a shower room wear protective slippers when using it? Why? Page 1 of 2 From Laboratory Manual & Workbook in Microbiology Applications to Patient Care (9th ed.). By Josephine A. Morello, Helen Eckel Mizer, and Paul A. Granato Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-5. What are some of the valuable uses of saprophytic fungi? Hill Companies, Inc. Reprinted with permission of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
BIO2071_Microbiology Laboratory 6. How is the Wood’s lamp used in diagnosis of tinea capitis? 7. From what source do patients with Aspergillus infections acquire the organism? 8. What is the advantage of viewing mold structures in a transparent tape preparation? 9. What fungus can be identified reliably by using the germ tube test? 10. Name three stains or reagents that may be used to facilitate the microscopic detection of fungi in clinical samples. 11. What is the main advantage of using the slide culture technique for identifying molds? 12. What is an opportunistic pathogen? Name three fungal specimens. Page 2 of 2 From Laboratory Manual & Workbook in Microbiology Applications to Patient Care (9th ed.). By Josephine A. Morello, Helen Eckel Mizer, and Paul A. Granato Copyright © 2006 The McGraw-Hill Companies,…