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Revision as of 06:07, 29 August 2015
Human Practices
Make Your Own GMO Workshop
We collaborated with the Australian BIOMOD team and ASPIRE (a UNSW high school outreach program) to run a workshop for students from across several rural and low SES schools. After a rudimentary introduction to cell biology and genetics, we explained design of basic genetic circuits with a focus on promoters and protein-coding genes.
Students had the opportunity to select from a list of real-world problems, and then design their solution by picking a chassis organism and choosing genes to add to it. Most groups designed hardy, nutritious plants to solve world hunger. Only one group chose a different problem - they aimed to solve boredom by generating a cow with endlessly regenerating limbs… “imagine a cow with like 100 legs!” Students enjoyed discussing all the possibilities, and those who wanted presented their creations to the group.
A quick survey post-activity told us that students enjoyed the activity, and found the challenging aspects enriching. Some of the favourites of the genes available to them were the flagella-encoding gene and the apple-scented protein gene.
We also assisted the Biomod team in running a DNA extraction activity. By combining both activities into one session, we enabled students to participate in both the conceptual and hands on aspects of genetic modification.
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- Scale-Up and Deployment Issues
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- Ethics
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- Security
- Public Policy
- Law and Regulation
- Risk Assessment
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