- Kathleen Too
Site: http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/cb/Volume/2010/12/artificially_controlling.asp
Summary:
U.S scientists have found out how to replicate the part of a cell named the mitotic spindle to better understand it's role in cell division. If the spindle doesn't work properly, the person carrying the cell could have Down's syndrome or possibly cancer. William Hancock and a few other scientists in Pennsylvania State University have recreated a step in mitosis using the artificial mitotic spindle. Mitosis is when two cells separate making two equal cells with a nucleus. The mitotic spindle controls the amount of chromosomes in the cell making it the "support and technical" group in the division of cells.
One World:
The article Artificially Controlling Cell Division, connects to what we are learning about by being news information about chemical biology. We are studying about chemical properties and how different chemical topics effect modern day. This news effects scientific knowledge by giving us a new look on how to prevent Down's syndrome and cancer. Many scientists get paid millions of dollars in order to find the cure to both these diseases. If this actually works then this could be a huge breakthrough! This news also effects technology by pushing the mechanics to the test to make special equipment in order to prevent serious diseases which could lead them to the jack pot. In addition to that, this new effects society by giving people the opportunity and hope of recovering from these diseases and a new look on prevention. It will also make some parts of society, like doctors, richer because they can make the price high to save people. The benefits are preventing these horrid diseases but the limitations are only some people can be cured and the method might not work.
Analysis/Evaluation:
The scientific information was a new method was being created to prevent Down's syndrome and cancer by making a replica of a mitotic spindle. This article made sense because pictures and quotes were included to back up the information. Whilst reading I had two inquiries. Firstly, how does the mitotic spindle be placed into the sick? Secondly, when will these machines and cures be issued?
Reflection:
From this article I learned three important things. Firstly, people can tap into the the division of cells. I thought that our scientists weren't that advanced at going into the detail of cell division. Secondly, that replicas of cell structures could be made. I thought mother nature couldn't be replaced but I guess I was wrong. Thirdly, the picture above shows how cell division can be taken a picture of. I didn't know cameras could take pictures of our cells. In conclusion, the reasons above are what I learned and to sum it all up, I didn't know scientists were so advanced in the cell world.
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