Genetic Engineering

Dunaliella is known for its ability to accumulate significant quantities of lipids suitable for biodiesel and for its ability to accumulate large quantities of beta-carotene, which is currently used for both human/animal nutrition and as an additive to reduce emissions from diesel fuels. It also produces a number of other high value compounds. The laboratory of Dr. Jurgen Polle at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, an acknowledged leader in Dunaliella physiology and genetics is the STTR partner in this program.

Genetic Testing

Genetic Drift

- The development of nanotechnology, pharmacogenetics (analysing a person’s genetic code in order to create drugs which are tailored to him/her and are therefore more effective) and gene therapy, all three of which are generally perceived as useful to society and morally acceptable.

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