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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Genetically Modified Food Crops [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This issue of Your World will help students unravel conflicting reports about agricultural biotechnology. Is it safe and environmentally friendly or an out-of-control experiment? Students will learn how plants with specific traits are...
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Plant Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated article describes various applications of biotechnology as related to medicine, agriculture, and forensic science.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Plant Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of genetic manipulation techniques in plants. Parts of the discussion are advanced. Also contains a number of pictures, charts, and links.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Yes or No to Gmo?

For Students 6th - 8th
Discover the purpose of genetic engineering in agriculture. Explore the pros and cons of genetic modification.
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BBC

Bbc: Radio 4: Seeds of Trouble

For Students 9th - 10th
Two summaries are provided of radio broadcasts concerning the ongoing political debate over genetically modified foods. Links to the actual radio broadcasts are also provided.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Animal Cloning, Old Mac Donald's Farm Changed

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look into the potential benefits to animal cloning. This process could provide us with food designed to help fight disease, protect endangered species, enhance livestock, and create opportunity for biomedical research.