Genetic Engineering is a revolutionary field at the intersection of biology and technology, focused on the deliberate modification of an organism's genetic material. Through precise manipulation of genes, scientists can introduce, alter, or delete specific traits, enabling the creation of organisms with desired characteristics. This technology has transformative applications across various domains, from medicine and agriculture to industry.
In medicine, genetic engineering contributes to the development of gene therapies, where faulty genes are corrected or replaced to treat genetic disorders. In agriculture, genetically engineered crops can exhibit enhanced resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stress, promoting sustainable and high-yield agriculture. Genetic engineering also plays a pivotal role in the production of pharmaceuticals, with genetically modified organisms serving as platforms for the synthesis of valuable drugs and it holds immense potential for beneficial applications, ethical considerations and potential environmental impacts warrant careful scrutiny. As technology continues to advance, ongoing research and responsible implementation are essential to harness the full potential of genetic engineering.
Title : Development of novel drug delivery pathways enabled by perillyl alcohol (NEO100), A monoterpene with multifaceted biomedical applications
Axel H Schonthal, University of Southern California, United States
Title : From marker to mechanism: Ligand discovery enables functional analysis of OR51E1, an ectopic olfactory receptor, in prostate cancer
Vladlen Slepak, University of Miami, United States
Title : Hepatotoxic botanicals-shadows of pearls
Consolato M Sergi, University of Alberta, Canada
Title : Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique healthcare model based on design-inspired biotech- & biopharma-driven applications to secure the human healthcare and biosafety
Sergey Suchkov, N D Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences & InMedStar, Russian Federation
Title : R&D consultancy at the medicines discovery catapult: De-risking drug discovery for innovators
Adriana Gambardella, Medicine Discovery Catapult, United Kingdom
Title : Biocompatible synthesis of non crystalline iron oxide nanoparticles with stable colloidal properties
Lan Wang, Paretor LLC, United States
Title : Precision diagnostics: Effectiveness of innovative imaging technologies for early detection of lung cancers
Huiqin Yang, ICON Clinical Research Ltd, United Kingdom
Title : Principles and standards for managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Design and characterization of gum arabic buccal films for protein drug delivery
Krisztian Pamlenyi, University of Szeged, Hungary
Title : Advancing EGFR-targeting macrocyclic peptide-drug conjugates to target KRAS-mutant solid tumors: Design, synthesis, and preclinical evaluations
Akash Panja, Ariel University, Israel