transgenic organisms

An introduction to GMOs and the controversy around them.

A book about depictions of genetic engineering in science fiction as well as examples of and possibilities for genetic engineering in the real world.

Presents a discussion of genetic engineering that is designed to inspire critical thinking in middle and high school students, covering the political, social, and moral issues associated with the topic, with photographs, examples, and quotes.

"From fears of causing cancer to the future of small and family farmers, there are enough questions about pesticides and GMOs to fuel their critics. Yet the list of benefits is hard to ignore. The diverse viewpoints from authoritative voices in the field will provide readers with a . . . picture of this complex topic"--Provided by publisher.

"When their college dorm is infiltrated by creatures from another realm, Rune Jenkins, her twin brother, Ryker, and old friend Grey Malteer are thrown into unexpected, twisted chaos. While Rune and Grey are able to escape, Ryker is kidnapped away to Eon, the alternate world from whence these dark beings came"--Provided by publisher.

Genetisist P.J. Colding and his team, working on a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, figure out how to reverse evolution and create a computer-engineered living creature from which organs can be harvested for transplant patients, but, to their surprise, the animals are not as docile as they thought they would be and P.J. and the others must fight in order to avoid becoming their prey.