Sentences with phrase «animal genes»

So we decided it was better to avoid using animal genes in food crops.

Scientists have been altering animal genes for years.

«The study analysed the genome of these eight species and performed comparative analysis of animal genes important for signalling, neuronal and ionic conduction, epithelia, immunity and reproduction, which are the basic functions associated to multicellularity,» she adds.

While seed banks typically prioritize widely grown crop plants, scientists looking to stockpile animal genes focus in a different direction: species on the verge of extinction.

Although sponges lack some of the cell types found in eumetazoans, including neurons and muscles, they share with all other animals genes that are essential for the form and function of integrated multicellular organisms.

Among vegetarians, for instance, the idea of eating a vegetable that has an animal gene in it might raise questions.

Last Thursday an agreement was signed between Monash and Zoological Parks Board of NSW to establish the Animal Gene Storage Resource Centre of Australia.

- Creative Cougar - Design an animal gene together with us.

At the same time, USTR is expected to push for provisions in the agreement that encourage patents on human, plant and animal genes and use of cost - benefit analysis rather than the precautionary principle when setting environmental regulatory standards.