Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Blog #14: Life: The Book & Humanities

1. Post the stage of life that you will write about and a relevant element of genetic technology that interests you. Feel free to work with Brandon to understand this step.

The stage of life that I am most interested in writing about would probably have to be adulthood, though any stage would be acceptable. My relevant genetic engineering topic is transgenic animals, animals whose genome has been purposely altered in order to produce eccentric effects that would not normally occur in nature.

2. Describe at least one relevant government agency that works in this area. Describe the current news related to your topic & this government agency and embed a minimum of one news story (print, tv, audio, etc.) in your description.

Genetic Mutation Turns Tot into Superboy
This article talks about a genetic mutation found in a young boy in germany. DNA testing proved that the boy underwent genetic mutation that promotes muscle growth. As a result, the boy's strength has reached near super-human levels. Scientist predict that his condition can lead to scientific breakthroughs in the field of genetics.

3. Describe at least one relevant historical, cultural, economic, geographical, or literary example or concept that relates to your ideas for your article. Include at least two relevant links to evidence and further research in your writing. Strive for detail & evidence in your connections.



4. Please repeat all of the above steps... This time, focus on a different aspect of genetic technology and/or different humanities content.

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