Biotechnology And Its Application

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<li><strong>Sexual contact</strong>: Unprotected sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.</li>
<li><strong>Blood transfusion</strong>: Transmission through infected blood or blood products.</li>
<li><strong>Mother-to-child transmission</strong>: During pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.</li>
<li><strong>Sharing contaminated needles</strong>: Common among intravenous drug users.</li>
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<li><strong>High mutation rate of HIV</strong>: Constantly changing genetic makeup, making it difficult to develop effective vaccines and therapies.</li>
<li><strong>No cure</strong>: Current treatments can help manage HIV, but there is no known cure for AIDS.</li>
<li><strong>Stigma and discrimination</strong>: Social challenges faced by people living with HIV/AIDS.</li>
<li><strong>High cost of medications</strong>: Accessibility issues in certain regions.</li>
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<li><strong>Development of Antiretroviral Drugs (ARVs)</strong>:
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<li>Inhibit HIV replication and slow down the progression of the disease.</li>
<li>Examples: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs), Protease Inhibitors (PIs), Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs).</li>
<li>Combination Therapy (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy - HAART): Using multiple drugs to target different stages of the viral replication cycle.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS $\rightarrow$ Challenges in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> The Role of Biotechnology in AIDS </span> $\rightarrow$ Biotechnology Applications in HIV Diagnostics $\rightarrow$ Vaccine Development and Immunotherapy </footer>

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<li><strong>PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)</strong>: Amplifies and detects specific HIV genetic material (RNA or DNA).</li>
<li><strong>ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)</strong>: Detects HIV antibodies or antigens in blood samples.</li>
<li><strong>Western Blot</strong>: Confirmatory test used to detect specific HIV antibodies.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Challenges in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS $\rightarrow$ The Role of Biotechnology in AIDS $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Biotechnology Applications in HIV Diagnostics </span> $\rightarrow$ Vaccine Development and Immunotherapy $\rightarrow$ Gene Therapy Approaches </footer>

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<li><strong>Challenges in HIV vaccine development</strong>:
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<li>High variability and mutations in the HIV genome.</li>
<li>Evasion of immune responses by the virus.</li>
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<li><strong>Innovative strategies</strong>: mRNA vaccines, viral vector-based vaccines, and broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) for passive immunity.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">The Role of Biotechnology in AIDS $\rightarrow$ Biotechnology Applications in HIV Diagnostics $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Vaccine Development and Immunotherapy </span> $\rightarrow$ Gene Therapy Approaches $\rightarrow$ Conclusion </footer>

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<li><strong>Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs)</strong>:
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<li>Definition: Crops that have been genetically modified to exhibit specific traits such as resistance to pests, diseases, or tolerance to herbicides.</li>
<li>Examples: Bt cotton, Bt brinjal, Golden Rice.</li>
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<li><strong>Genetic Engineering in Animal Livestock</strong>:
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<li>Production of recombinant proteins using genetically modified animals.</li>
<li>Examples: Production of insulin using genetically modified bacteria or animals.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Conclusion $\rightarrow$ Bioremediation $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Agriculture Biotechnology </span> $\rightarrow$ Cloning $\rightarrow$ Genomics </footer>

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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: The study of an organism’s genes and their functions, including the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.</li>
<li><strong>Techniques used in genomics</strong>:
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<li>DNA sequencing: Determining the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.</li>
<li>Genome mapping: Identifying and locating genes on a genome.</li>
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<li>Application of genomics in medicine, agriculture, and evolutionary biology.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Agriculture Biotechnology $\rightarrow$ Cloning $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Genomics </span> $\rightarrow$ Proteomics $\rightarrow$ Recombinant DNA Technology </footer>

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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: The process of combining DNA from different sources to create new genetic combinations.</li>
<li><strong>Steps involved in recombinant DNA technology</strong>:
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<li>Isolation of DNA fragments.</li>
<li>Insertion of DNA fragments into host organisms (bacteria, yeast, plants, etc.).</li>
<li>Replication and expression of the inserted DNA.</li>
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<li><strong>Applications</strong>: Production of recombinant proteins, gene therapy, and genetic engineering.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Genomics $\rightarrow$ Proteomics $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Recombinant DNA Technology </span> $\rightarrow$ Transgenic Animals $\rightarrow$ Stem Cell Technology </footer>

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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: The use of stem cells to generate specialized cells or tissues for medical purposes.</li>
<li><strong>Types of stem cells</strong>:
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<li>Embryonic stem cells: Derived from embryos and have the potential to differentiate into any cell type.</li>
<li>Adult stem cells: Found in various tissues and can differentiate into specific cell types.</li>
<li>Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs): Reprogrammed adult cells that have pluripotent characteristics.</li>
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<li><strong>Applications</strong>: Regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and disease modeling.</li>
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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: The application of computer science, mathematics, and statistics to analyze biological data.</li>
<li><strong>Applications of bioinformatics</strong>:
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<li>Genome sequencing and analysis.</li>
<li>Protein structure prediction and functional annotation.</li>
<li>Comparative genomics and phylogenetic analysis.</li>
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<li><strong>Bioinformatics tools and databases</strong>: BLAST, NCBI, UniProt, GenBank, etc.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Transgenic Animals $\rightarrow$ Stem Cell Technology $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Bioinformatics </span> $\rightarrow$ Ethical Considerations in Biotechnology $\rightarrow$ GMO Regulation </footer>

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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: Analyzing and comparing DNA patterns to determine genetic relationships or identify individuals.</li>
<li><strong>Applications of DNA fingerprinting</strong>:
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<li>Forensic investigations: Identifying suspects or victims based on DNA evidence.</li>
<li>Paternity testing: Establishing biological parentage.</li>
<li>Wildlife conservation: Studying population genetics and identifying individuals.</li>
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<li><strong>Definition</strong>: Genetically modifying embryos to select specific traits.</li>
<li><strong>Ethical considerations surrounding designer babies</strong>:
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<li>Invasive genetic procedures and potential risks.</li>
<li>Concerns about creating a “genetic elite” and widening social inequalities.</li>
<li>Balancing individual autonomy with societal interests.</li>
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<footer style = "font-size: 18px">Human Genome Project (HGP) $\rightarrow$ Stem Cell Research Controversies $\rightarrow$ <span style = "color:blue"> Designer Babies </span> $\rightarrow$ Environmental Biotechnology $\rightarrow$ Agricultural Biotechnology Benefits </footer>

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<li><strong>Biodegradation of pollutants</strong>: Use of microorganisms to break down organic waste or remove pollutants from soil and water.</li>
<li><strong>Waste management</strong>: Biotechnological solutions for reducing and treating waste, such as composting and anaerobic digestion.</li>
<li><strong>Biofuels</strong>: Production of renewable energy sources using biological processes (e.g., bioethanol, biodiesel).</li>
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