Transmitting the Genetic Information to Future Generations

2003 ◽  
pp. 63-87
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Information ◽  
Future Generations

DNA 101

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-51
Author(s):  
Alan McHughen
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Genome Editing ◽  
Genetic Information ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
High School Biology ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Mitosis And Meiosis

This chapter covers the basics of DNA in simple, but not simplistic, language, explaining the nuts and bolts—physically, chemically, and biologically—with a focus on how DNA works to store genetic information and pass it on to future generations. Much here is a review of high school biology, looking at cells, chromosomes, genes, DNA, RNA, and proteins. Also covered are the processes of mitosis and meiosis; chimeras, mosaics, and hybrids; and enzymes. We delve a bit deeper into DNA, revealing how it changes though mutations, explaining its connection to selection and evolution, and introducing gene and genome editing and new techniques.

scholarly journals Strategy to Fulfill the Requirements for Concession and Release of New Animal Breed or Strain

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Bambang Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Information ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Animal Genetic Resources ◽  
Animal Number ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 5 of 1994 on Ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Number: 117/Permentan/SR.120/10/2014 regarding the concession and release of animal breed or strain in Indonesia should be followed up. This paper aims to improve the understanding of concession and release of animal breed or strain. Requirements of breed or strain concession has to declare (a) Its origin; (b) Original geographic distribution where the breed or strain formed; (c) Characteristics; (d) Genetic information; (e) The animal number and structure of their population; and (f) Animal picture. Requirements for the release of breed or strain should have (1) The method to obtain animal breed or strain; (2) Characteristics; (3) Genetic information; (4) New invention, unique, uniform and stable (NUUS); (5) The current number of animal; (6) Animal picture; (7) A guarantee certificate of quality standard; and (8) At the time of receipt of the request release, breed or strain has never been traded/distributed in Indonesia or already traded less than five years. Therefore, the government operational policy is necessary to regulate the preservation and improvement of animal genetic resources either breed or strain beneficial for future generations.

New Rules Address Use of Genetic Information

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (19) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Information

The Instruments of the Stabilization Fund: The Experience and Prospects

2004 ◽  
pp. 65-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mst. Afanasiev
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Oil Prices ◽  
Federal Budget ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
The World

Сreation of the stabilization fund has become the main feature of the Russian federal budget for 2004. This instrument provides the opportunity to reduce the dependence of budget incomes on the fluctuations of oil prices. The accepted model does not consider the world experience in building of such funds as the "funds for future generations", and the increase of other revenues from the growing oil prices as well. That can lead to shortening and immobilization of the financial basis of economic growth.

Beyond GDP: The Quest for a Measure of Social Welfare. Part I

2012 ◽  
pp. 67-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Fleurbaey
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Product ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Modern Economic ◽  
Aggregate Wealth ◽  
Net National Product ◽  
Sustainability Policy ◽  
Beyond Gdp

The first part of the paper is devoted to the monetary indicators of social welfare. It is shown which methods of quantitative estimating the aggregate wealth and well-being are available in the modern economic theory apart from the traditional GDP measure. The limitations of the methods are also discussed. The author shows which measures of welfare are adequate in the dynamic context: he considers the problems of intertemporal welfare analysis using the Net National Product (NNP) for the sustainability policy and in the context of concern for well-being of the future generations.

Central Otago - Built on gold, growing on grass.

2014 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
Barrie J. Wills
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Land Use ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
District Council ◽  
Definition Of

A warm welcome to our "World of Difference" to all delegates attending this conference - we hope your stay is enjoyable and that you will leave Central Otago with an enhanced appreciation of the diversity of land use and the resilient and growing economic potential that this region has to offer. Without regional wellbeing the national economy will struggle to grow, something Central Government finally seems to be realising, and the Central Otago District Council Long Term Plan 2012-2022 (LTP) signals the importance of establishing a productive economy for the local community which will aid in the economic growth of the district and seeks to create a thriving economy that will be attractive to business and residents alike. Two key principles that underpin the LTP are sustainability and affordability, with the definition of sustainability being "… development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

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