Hello all,

I am doing rewrites for a novel which I've nearly completed.  My premise deals with the future of nano-technology, especially in genetics.  
My question is this, what is the path which biotechnologies will need to take in order to achieve ceasing cellular breakdown.  In my novel I have posited that we will some day be able to completely stop cellular breakdown, so man will reach his/her prime and in real time from that theoretical "full grown" point, cells wouldn't breakdown so you'd have a society where no one aged.  The reason would be SOME nano technology implemented at birth which initiated rapid growth to accelerate the path to this "full grown" age and then stopped the progression.

Further, I posit that this theoretical nano technology would enable rapid repair of any damage to cellular structures, not just preventing cellular breakdown.  

If anyone can chime in, I would love some advice, perhaps even some resources to look into.  I have considered advancements with CRISPR CAS9 which I am unsure if these newer technologies if embedded in some far advanced Nano robot would be able to enable the above genetic editing in real time.  CRISPR CAS9 also appears to be geared towards Embryo's and not so much adult living tissues/cell structures. 

Thank You

Enezbi Arre

I am studying B.E biotech engg at a University in dubai and I am want to do PS (practice school; we have to work as interns in a company related to biotech/pharma/diagnostics for a couple of months after 2nd year of our course) in India. 
Actually about 10-12 people from my batch want to. 

The problem is: I am supposed to search for such a company which will accept 2nd year students as intern for a couple of months in india.

Do u guys know any such companies? Is there any way by which I can communicate with such potential companies?

Dos anybody have information about whaf are the courses and books taught to students studying BS of Biotechnology in universities like Oxford, Cambridge and so on? Is there any reference to find out theses kind of information?

Respected sir,

I am a B tech Biotech student . while I was trying to learn the method to create fusion gene for a transgenic plant , I was unable to understand  some points. The method was given like this..."A primer was designed to introduce a BamH1 site and to remove the translational stop codon at 3' end of cry1B gene sequence.such a step preserve the protease  processing site in cry1B sequence. The cry1B gene was amplified and restricted with Nco1 and BamH1 and cloned in pBluescript KS+......"
So, I am unable to get this (i) preservation of protease processing site , and (ii) pBluescript KS+ .
kindly help me regarding these concepts and also, elaborate me the process of gene fusion.


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Dear Sir,

I have read somewhere on this website that after completing M.tech in Biotechnology, candidate can get job into IT companies as an associate consultant. So what is the job profile for life science students into IT companies and how I can get through? Help me with some links if possible.

Thank you 
Ayushi Goyal

As per a recent study conducted by the government, Five different hazardous heavy metals and toxins were found as contaminants in beverages of PepsiCo and Coca Cola.  

Heavy metals found pertained to: antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium while the toxic compound found consistently was DEHP or Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. These contaminants were observed to be prevalent in samples of Coca Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew and 7Up.

Study was commissioned by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board and it has been indicated that the source of these contaminants in the cold drinks is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles (bottles they are packed in).

Astonishingly,  no permissible limits have been prescribed for heavy metals in cold drinks in India. 

Following is a brief of the level of contamination observed:

Quote:Sprite: 0.015 mg/L of antimony, 0.007 mg/L of lead, 0.003 mg/L of cadmium, 0.015 mg/L of chromium, and 0.016 mg/L of DEHP

Quote:Coca Cola: 0.006 mg/L of antimony, 0.009 mg/L of lead, 0.011 mg/L of cadmium, 0.026 mg/L of chromium, and 0.026 mg/L of DEHP. 

Quote:Mountain Dew: 0.012 mg/L of antimony, 0.006 mg/L of lead, 0.016 mg/L of cadmium, 0.017 mg/L of chromium, and 0.014 mg/L of DEHP. 

Quote:Pepsi: 0.029 mg/L of antimony, 0.011 mg/L of lead, 0.002 mg/L of cadmium, 0.017 mg/L of chromium, and 0.028 mg/L of DEHP. 

Quote:7UP: 0.011 mg/L of antimony, 0.004 mg/L of lead, 0.012 mg/L of cadmium, 0.017 mg/L of chromium, and 0.018 mg/L of DEHP. 

Stay alert and Stay away from unhealthy foods/ beverages! (AND SPREAD THE AWARENESS PLEASE)

Respected sir,



I am a Btech Biotech 2nd year student and i want to write a research paper but I don't know what are the requirements and how to initiate it ? kindly assist me .

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Hello,

I am a BTech biotech student  and while I was studying some gene prediction methods I came up with a question in my mind that how researchers are able to find the required gene segment from whole genome set of an organism? From where do they get to know about the location of gene segment in the genome set which is responsible for the improper functioning of some or other things(experimental methods).DNA consist of extremely long series of base pairs and how it is possible to identify ,which sequence is responsible for which protein,disease or some other functions? kindly help me in this topic.


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Hi

Where can I study and get more information about selection of my career? Is there any online educational website where I can find all answers to my questions?

Hi all

I have done my MSc biotech with 8.53 CGPA and BSc with 75%. I cleared my GATE with 99.1 percentile. I have one publication and one chapter published by an Indian publishing company.I have talked to a professor in NUS who has permitted me to enter his name as my prospective mentor. What is my chance of getting an interview call from NUS?

Thank you so much in advance.

I am currently persuing b.tech in biotechnology from a private college. Im in the 3rd year now. Its neotia institute of technology in kolkata under wbut. 
I have a number of questions and im quite confused at the moment.
1) firstly after a btech doing ms or mtech which one is preferable?
2) what are the job opportunities after a mtech or ms?
3) which is the best place to do ms from?
4) what is the  minimum amount of fees you require to do ms?
5) what is the eligibility criteria for doina a ms or a mtech degree?
since i dont have a good percentage in my 12th standard is it going to affect the further studies ?
and lastly what is preferable after a btech in biotechnology ? a mba/ mtch/a ms degree?
6) how should i prepare for it?
as far is as interest is concerned im interested in the food sector or the marketing sector.
which will get me a better pay in future?

hello,

I want to pursue my Master's degree in Germany. I am a B.tech Biotechnology student, final year.

Please suggest me the universities and institutions for doing a MS in Biotechnology in Germany. I am aware of the fact that, Germany offers students a low cost tuition fees. I need the details for applying to the university.

looking forward for the response

Thanks and Regards

Shashikant

Sir,I am doing my MSC in botany from Calcutta university.. I am preparing for gate xl 2017.can I apply for mtech biotechnology course in different IITs and nit after qualifying gate.??and will it be a direct admission or I have to go through an interview? Please reply..it will be a serious help..I am extremely confused.

Dear Sunil Sir,

I am studying my 3rd year btech biotechnology...i have an interest in food...
What is a better option after Btech Biotechnology.....Mtech or Ms??

Sunil Nagpal,
Can you please guide me . I am looking for Universities which offer Biotechnology engineering with out Maths in +12 . My daughter wants to do Biology / Chemistry / Physics at her 11/12th . Please guide.Thank you.

Is it a good choice to choose clinical research career after BTech Biotechnology? What are the institutions that offer training in this field?

Hello,
I have a doubt. I am currently in the final year of B.E EEE. But I don't like EEE and would like to change streams. I want to know if it's possible to do it in India?
Can I write GATE BT and get into IITs for M.Tech?

Hi 
I am Ph.D scholar of Biotechnology doing research on expression of  mutated gene. I have to use blunt and sticky ligation in same reaction by using thermo scientific fast digest enzymes and ligase  . Any one use this strategy ?