Targeting Dna Double-Strand Breaks with Tal Effector Nucleases - Annotative Bibliography

Christian, Michelle, et al. "Targeting DNA Double-Strand Breaks With TAL Effector

Nucleases." Genetics 186.2 (2010): 757-761.

In an effort to repair broken aspects of chromosomes, this study shows how they used DNA inserted into the chromosomes near or at the breaking point. They used specific DNA sequences, and rejoined the double strands of chromosomes by their homologous ends. This is relevant to our research paper because it evaluates the experiment of using DNA to repair the broken chromosomes, or modifying genes.

Clayton, Julie. , Dennis, Carina. DNA in Culture. 50 Years of DNA. , pp 69-74. Palgrave

Macmillan, London. 2003. Pp. 69-74

In this specific chapter of this book, the author places an emphasis on research involving DNA, such as providing tools to create genetically modified organisms, whether they’re animals or plants, and how this is continuing the research to begin “designing” babies, therefore, beginning to question the norm of this procedure and human cloning and how it is culturally being perceived. This chapter is relevant to our research because it kind of shows the history behind GMO and DNA and how through media platforms it is encouraging genetically modified human beings.

Darnovsky, Marcy. “Genetically Modified Babies.” New York Times, 23 Feb. 2014,

https://cosmicawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/nytimes_op_ed_gmo_babies.pdf.

Accessed 29 Sep. 2017.

This article discusses the modification of mitochondrial DNA in children that would dangerously change every cell in their bodies, ultimately later passing down these alterations to future generations. It specifically places an emphasis on children who will develop a mitochondrial disease, that is passed down by their mother and how they should apply the tools of genetic engineering to treat and prevent medical conditions in children, but not to manipulate the genetic traits of future children. This article is relevant to our research paper because it talks about the dangerous effects of modifying children’s genes.

Frewer, Lynn J., et al. “The Media and Genetically Modified Foods: Evidence in Support of

Social Amplification of Risk.” Risk Analysis, Blackwell Publishing, Inc., 3 Oct. 2002,

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/0272-4332.00062/full.

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This article discussed opinions of genetically modified foods in The UK and Europe. A study was conducted that examined the effects of the media on the public’s opinion on genetically modified foods. It was proven that media’s reportings have a big impact on how these foods are viewed. For years the media perceived these foods to be bad, but after more research media reported good things. Even after reporting this people weren’t quick to change their mind. It’s concluded that it will take time for people to accept genetically modified foods due to the once negative outlook that the media had.

Gaskell, George, et al. “Worlds Apart? The Reception of Genetically Modified Foods in

Europe and the U.S.” Science, American Association for the Advancement of

Science, 16 July 1999, science.sciencemag.org/content/285/5426/384.full.

This article examines why genetically modified foods have such a negative connotation throughout The United Kingdom and Europe compared to The United States. A survey took place that asked for peoples opinions on the topic. It’s concluded that there is three factors that cause this resistance: the influence of the press, trust in regulatory procedures, and knowledge of the subject. It’s concluded that the more informed people are about genetically modified foods the more accepting they are.

“Genetic Modification Technology for Nutrition and Improving Diets: an Ethical

Perspective.” Science Direct, Elsevier Current Trends, 19 Nov.

2016,www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0958166916302488.

This article discusses what genetically modified food is and the different opinions of it and the purpose of it. The article refutes some of the concerns that genetically modified food brings. It’s concluded that from a dietary standpoint genetically modified food pose little to no threat. Health risks are concluded to be unclear due to lack of evidence. Overall the author