Joel Ball

Transgenic Fish Commencing The Blue Revolution

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:46:35 GMT

Genetic engineering processes are being applied to a wide variety of organisms. Aquatic animals are being engineered to increase aquaculture production, for medical and industrial research, and for ornamental reasons.

By using recombinant DNA techniques rather than traditional mating, scientists have created transgenic fish. The� new� DNA is introduced into the fish either by direct insertion into the eggs or by subjecting them to electric pulses.

The fast booming application of transgenic fish technology has led to many valuable discoveries in different disciplines of the biological sciences, many of which could potentially lead to the next breakthrough in new treatments for human diseases.

The National Institute of Science and Media along with distinguished writer Joel Ball has a series of books published on biotechnology and science which provide an in-depth knowledge on the recent advances made in the field.

Biotechnology Helps To Cure Autism In Mice

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:45:50 GMT

Researchers at MIT�s Picower institute for learning and memory have reversed almost all symptoms of fragile x syndrome in a mouse model for the disease. In human beings and in mice, fragile x syndrome is the common inherited cause of mental retardation and autism.

The researchers found that a 50 percent reduction in the production of mGluR5 eased the fragile X syndrome�s symptoms such as seizures and problems related to the eye, nerves, brain, memory and body growth.

This research holds great hope for the treatment of autism in human beings.

The National Institute of Science and Media keeps account of the recent breakthroughs in the world of science. The National Institute of Science and Media publishes various books on biotechnology and life sciences written by eminent researchers like Joel Ball.

Biotechnology Is Used For Environment Friendly Mining

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:10 GMT

In the past few years, the mining industry has been turning to more efficient and environmentally salubrious method for extracting minerals from ores. The use of bacterium thiobacillus ferooxidans to leach copper from mine tailings has improved recovery rates and reduced operating costs to a large extent.

Thiobaccillus ferooxidans, is naturally present in certain sulfur containing materials .The bacterium thiobaccillus ferooxidans obtains energy by oxidizing inorganic materials, such as copper sulfide minerals. This process releases sulfuric acid and an oxidizing solution of ferric irons, which can wash out metals from crude ore. Poor quality copper ore is treated with sulfuric acid to facilitate the growth of the bacterium.

Bioming is the most important of application of biotechnology today.Bioming is alsoused to extract gold from very low grade sulfide gold ores.

The National Institute of Science and Media along with distinguished writer Joel Ball publish various study resources on biotechnology and the other branches of biology.

Genetically Engineered Vaccines - Courtesy Biotechnology

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:43:15 GMT

Genetically engineered vaccines either contain one or a few major antigens of the pathogenic agent that are capable of producing a neutralizing immune response upon infection. Diseases that affect a large proportion of the world's population are on top of the priority for list for recombinant vaccines .

Scientists have successfully produced the world�s first genetically engineered vaccine against hepatitis B from the surface antigen HbsAg, derived from the yeast cells. The genetically engineered vaccine not only prevents hepatitis B but also its serious consequences like hepatocellular carcinoma(liver cancer).

Human diseases such as measles, polio, tuberculosis, leprosy and malaria may someday get eradicated by the use of genetically engineered vaccines.

The National Institute of Science and a Media keeps a close eye on the breakthroughs in biotechnology and science.

Biotechnology Transforms Animal Waste to Human Wealth

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:42:39 GMT

A North Carolina State University scientist has developed a system called thermophilic anaerobic digestion, which converts animal waste into various useful products, including methane gas for fuel, liquid nutrients for aquaculture, and nutrient-rich feed additives for the poultry and livestock industries.

The thermophilic anaerobic digestion process involves enclosing animal waste in containers with heat-loving bacteria. The waste in the digester unit is heated to more than 115 degrees F. Bacteria in the digester then convert the waste into biogas, which can be used as fuel. The bacteria also destroy pathogens in the solid residue that remains. These by-products can then be processed as sanitary, nutrient-rich feed supplements.

The demonstration projects in North Carolina indicate that the thermal recyclers are very productive.

This simple method for processing animal waste, may someday lead to the productive use of the 500 million tons of poultry and livestock waste produced in the United States each year.

The National Institute of Science and Media keeps update information on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and science. Distinguished writer, Joel Ball is at the fore front of all the publications of National Institute of Science and Media.

Genes and Inheritance of an Illness

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:41:22 GMT

Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited blood disorder which mostly affects people of the African dynasty. It is believed that the sickle cell aneamia is the result of a gene mutation which occurred thousands of years ago in Africa due to malaria.

In the United States, approximately eight percent of African Americans have sickle aneamia trait and one in every five hundred have the disease.

Sickle cell anaemia is a blood disorder that affects the haemoglobin, a protein that fills the red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout the body. Sickle cell anemia occurs when a person inherits two abnormal genes that cause the disc shaped red blood cells to change their shape to crescent.

Medical genetics is constantly working on the treatment for the genetic disease such as sickle anaemia .

The National Institute of Science and Media have various titles on the subject of biotechnology and other branches of life science. Joel Ball, is a distinguished writer on the various study resources pertaining to biotechnology and other related subjects under the NISM name

Biotechnology Begins A New Industrial Revolution

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:39:53 GMT

With the advent of biotechnology a new age has arrived in the industrial sector. The industrial biotechnology is facilitating a new industrial revolution that can bring a cleaner future with better products at lower cost.

The industrial biotechnology is revolutionizing the way we can produce energy, chemicals, electricity, hydrogen and other products. By harnessing nature�s unique ability to make biocatalyst, industrial biotechnology can now be employed to convert previously unusable agricultural waste products to energy and biodegradable products.

Industrial biotechnology is widely applied in the industrial sector to manufacture various products such as biohydrogen, biopolymers, ethanol, nutritional oil, rayon, vegetable oil, vitamins.

Students and researchers can get in-depth knowledge on various aspects of biotechnology from the books published by the National Institute of Science and Media.Joel Ball, is an eminent writer on biotechnology and science under the NISM publications.

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Cloning For the Revival Of Endangered Species

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:38:42 GMT

Reproductive cloning is regarded as having a potential for conserving endangered wildlife species. A recent breakthrough in biotechnology has been the successful cloning of endangered wild Asian ox (Bos gaurus).

The scientists have successfully cloned the endangered species by electro fusing fibroblasts cells from the animal�s skin with enucleated bovine oocytes.The genome of the animal was gaurus in origin whereas the mitochondrial DNA was bovine.

In the future, the same technique may be used to clone an extinct bucardo mountain goat from preserved cells by using the present day goats as host mothers. Cloning is definitely going to enhance the biodiversity by ensuring the existence of rare breeds and endangered species.

The National Institute of Science and Media keeps a close eye on the latest developments in the world of life science. Joel Ball is a well known authority on biotechnology and has many titles published under the NISM name.

Tobacco To Be Used In a Vaccine for Amoeobiasis

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:38:01 GMT

For many people, tobacco represents a death sentence due to inflicting nicotine addiction, lung cancer, etc. But for the people of Central and South America at risk for amoebiasis, tobacco could instead be a lifesaver.

The researchers at the University of Central Florida have been able to produce a protein against amoebiasis, a disease caused by the parasite entamoeba hisolytica, from genetically engineered tobacco plants.

According to the researchers, the antigen derived from the genetically modified tobacco plant was found to be more efficient than the other genetically engineered plants.Further development in this method could pave way for low cost oral vaccines.

The National Institute of Science and Media is at the forefront when it comes to the information on the advances made in the field of science and biotechnology.

Joel Ball, the lead author on various study resources published on biotechnology and science under the NISM name is an established author in scientific and publishing circles.

Biopesticides For a Better Environment

Billg Gomes — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:36:47 GMT

Often the use of several synthetic and artificial pesticides is harmful to beneficial insects, domestic animals as well as human beings. Biopesticides can serve as an effective measure in protecting plants without affecting the ecosystem.

Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides which are derived from natural materials such as animals, plants, bacteria and certain minerals. They work by activating the natural systems in plants and insects to work as pesticides.

Microbial pesticides for example consist of a microorganism like fungus, virus, or protozoa that have natural abilities to control the growth of certain weeds or to kill specific insects.Sometimes plants are injected with genetic material that produces the substance which destroys the pest, for example, the gene for the Bt pesticidal protein is introduced into the plants genetic material.

Biochemical pesticides are naturally occurring substances such as insect sex pheromones which interfere with mating and thus help to reduce the insect population.

To know more about the benefits of biopesticides on the environment, you can refer to the various books published by the National Institute of Science and Media.

Joel Ball, the lead author on the various titles published under the NISM name is a renowned figure in the scientific and publishing circle.