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Outline biotechnology careers and genetics.
BCT
Biotechnologist
• Development of cloning and recombinant DNA techniques of gene manipulation
What is another name for recombinant DNA? Pg 536
What do you think about cloning?
Safety guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health
• a. Laminar flow hoods to vent and filter air
• b. Strict sterilization• c. Careful planning
to ensure all microorganisms are harmless
Biotechnology rapidly making complex advances
Over 1000 biotec companies in U.S , most working in diagnostics and therapeutics
Ethical issues ?
What do you remember about robotic surgery?
What about forensics?
Ethical concerns related to eugenics
• What is eugenics
Find these careers in the text book
• Fields of study: – a. Medical biotechnologist– b. Research biotechnologist– c. Forensics– d. Geneticist
• Support personnel• 1. Biomedical engineer• 2. Biomedical equipment technician