Transgenic animals are animals that have been cloned. The medical and biotechnological uses of animal cloning are almost innumerable, as many diseases have been eradicated thanks to the production of these transgenic animals. Due to the controversial concept of cloning and scientific testing on animals, there are many questions that revolve around this topic. The most commonly asked question remains: what are the uses, advantages and disadvantages of transgenic animals?
In this AnimalWised article, we will be explaining what transgenic animal are and what the production of cloning animals includes. Additionally, we will be presenting you with some examples of transgenic animals.
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Transgenesis is the procedure through which genetic information (DNA or RNA) is transferred from one organism to another. This results in the second organism and its descendants being grouped as transgenic animals (cloned organisms). Not all of the complete genetic material is initially transferred, only one or several genes, which have been previously; selected, extracted and isolated.
Transgenic animals are those that have been genetically modified.
Theoretically, all living beings can be genetically manipulated. Animals. such as: sheep, goats, pigs, cows, rabbits, rats, mice, fish, insects, parasites and even humans have previously been used in this modification process. Mice, however, are the most popularly tested animals in genetic modification studies.
The use of mice as a subject has proven easier and more beneficial to scientists than the use of other animals. A mouse's organism can easily manipulate new genetic information within its cells. In addition, the transmission of the chosen genes to the progeny has proved to be quite simple. Mice are also great subjects because they give birth to numerous and large litters, providing the scientific test more chance of success. These animals are also easy to handle physically. A mouse's genome is also very similar to that of a human, adding strength and important to the research.
The use of animals for testing has naturally been an incredibly controversial topic within animal rights. The FDA released three documents addressing animal cloning for public comment in 2006, introducing its development of a risk management plan. This plan aims to monitor used technology for animal cloning. In addition, they aim to survey the animals used in testing and cloned animals, recording any ongoing health issues. FDA concluded that they neither support or object to the cloning of animals.
This is one of the most commonly used methods of transgenesis.
First, a female mouse is hormonally induced to superovulate and then mate.
Once the eggs are fertilized, they are removed and isolated.
In the second phase, the zygotes (cells resulting from the union of the egg and a sperm naturally or through fertilization in vitro or in vivo) are microinjection with a solution containing the DNA selectively chosen to add to the genome.
These already manipulated zygotes are then reintroduced into a pseudopregnant female mouse: so that the gestation can take place in a natural environment.
Offspring are then given opportunity to grow and be weaned.
They are then checked through a Tail blotting method (extracted blood from tail) to identify whether the transgene (external DNA) has been ''successfully'' incorporated into the genome.
This method is considered as non-homologous, meaning that the injected DNA could integrate randomly into the genome.
In this technique, instead of using zygotes, the transgene is introduced into Embryonic Stem cells (ES cell). These cells are extracted from the blastula (animal embryo at early stage of development). They are then placed into a solution that prevents the cells from differentiating, keeping them as stem cells. Subsequently, the foreign artificially constructed DNA solution is introduced. These ''newly'' injected cells are then re-implanted in the blastula, which is reintroduced into the maternal uterus.
This embryonic stem cell manipulation is homologous, meaning that the DNA is created in such a way that it fits into a specific combination within the genome.
Frogs: in 1952 cloning of frogs through nuclear transfer.
Dolly the sheep: 1994, first mammal cloned from a somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Cows, Noto and Kaga: were cloned in Japan in order to provide for better meat and milk production.
Mira the goat: cloned in 1998, Mira was the precursor of engineering cattle that were created in such a way to be able to ''produce'' drugs useful to the human body.
CC the cloned cat: in 2001, the company Genetic Savings & Clone, cloned a domestic cat for commercial purposes.
Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua the monkeys: these two were the first primates to be cloned with the same techniques used for Dolly in the year 2017.
Currently, transgenesis is a very controversial issue for several reasons. The positive and negatives of cloning vary on the country where it is taking place, the laws within that country and how the animal welfare is regulated and taken into consideration.
Improvement for research, from the point of view of genome.
Benefits for animal production and health.
Advances in studies of animal and human diseases, such as cancer.
Creation of genetic banks to prevent the extinction of the species.
By modifying existing species we can put autochthonous species at risk.
The introduction of new proteins when they previously did not exist: can cause the appearance of allergies.
The place where the new gene is placed in the genome may be, in some cases, indeterminate. Therefore, expected results may be incorrect.
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1 Genetic Transformation Of Mouse Embryos By Microinjection Of Purified DNA. Yale University, Department of Biology and Department of Human Genetics.
2 Embryo-Derived Stem Cells: Of Mice and Men. University of Edinburgh, Centre of Genome Research.
3 Use of Transgenic Animals in Biotechnology: Prospects and Problems. Acta Nature. NCBI.
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Winston Wade Turner Banned from Securities Industry by FINRA for 'Unethical and Dishonest Actions
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FINRA banned Winston Wade Turner, a former Prudential Financial Inc. and MetLife Inc. broker, from the securities industry for making unsuitable variable annuity recommendations. Turner misled clients by misrepresenting and omitting material facts about the sales, according to the regulatory authority. Additionally, Turner hid that he convinced a number of clients to surrender existing variable annuities and, in a few instances, to sell other investments to fund their purchases of new variable annuities he was recommending, FINRA says.
FINRA also says that exchanging annuities necessitates heightened supervisory scrutiny because of their relatively high commissions and costs. Pruco Securities Inc., a brokerage subsidiary of Prudential, terminated Turner's employment in August of last year due to the misleading sales practices.
"Turner's unethical and dishonest actions, and his willingness to take unfair advantage of customers who placed their trust in him, demonstrate that he is unfit to remain in the securities industry," according to FINRA's statement.
In November 2012, Turner had a client move $108,000 of retirement assets into a MetLife variable annuity, wrongly assuring her that she would earn 4.5% a year, FINRA says. In reality, there was no guaranteed annual return. Turner allegedly scheduled monthly withdrawals at a 4.5% annual rate, misleading the client into believing she was receiving an investment return when she actually was diminishing the value of her account.
In another instance, Winston Wade Turner allegedly got a client to buy a Prudential variable annuity funded by the surrender of a MetLife variable annuity that he had sold the client only six months before. He claimed that the client did not have any existing annuities. However, in January 2014, she paid a surrender charge of over $27,000.
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The Green Aracari is the smallest of the toucan family (Rhamphastidae) and also has the best pet quality. In our experience, it is clear that larger toucans, even when handfed, need a great deal of space and maintenance but the smaller species are perfect for those who have the suitable space for a parrot but have a desire for the more exotic softbill.
The pictures at the right are babies who require handrearing. Note the bare skin and new feather shafts coming in. Our birds absolutely love human attention from the first moment you meet them.
Our aracaris get a daily diet of raw, fresh, whole foods including organic apples, pears, grapes, blueberries & other fruits, as well as some leafy green vegetables.
DIET INCLUDES: Organic fruits such as apples, pears, banana, papaya, blueberries, grapes, melon, and other seasonal, non-citrus fruits. They also receive organic greens one to two times weekly as well as fresh flowers that we grow ourselves. We strongly suggest avoiding any fruit from South America, especially Chile, due to the harmful pesticides and fungicides used. Even when cleaned they can be dangerous. Grapes are a well-known culprit.
Everyone should know that our waiting list is informed when we have chicks available. If you would like more information on these species, please read through the articles we have posted on this site. You may email us for information as we are dedicated to the promotion of ethical aviculture.
Mousebirds are in the genus Colius and are endemic to Southern Africa. They are primarily frugivorous and folivorous, eating a wide variety of fruits, leaves and some insects. Though these softbills appear to be "cardinal-like" in appearance, they are not seed eaters as they do not have a developed crop. They are a gregarious species, living in large groups and scurrying around tree branches with each other, a behavior that gave them their common name. They are peculiar in their posture as they hang from branches by their long toes and elongated feet, dangling their very long tail down below the body. They sleep in communal "clusters" where a group of birds, to maintain a comfortable temperature at night, will hang facing each other so their tails all hang down together. They also have a very pleasant "chirp" which can be very soft and pleasant.
The species we raise, the White-backed mousebird, has a grey body with a white stripe on its rump bordered by two black stripes. Scientifically known as Colius colius, it also has a burgundy patch closer to the tail which is not usually visible unless wings are spread. It is thought, like other birds with similar rump colors, that these colors are only visible while in flight to surprise predators long enough to escape. They are also countershaded as their breast and belly are a buff color. One of their most intriguing characteristic is their crest that can become erect on their head and appears to be used for communication, much like other crested avian species. They also exhibit a beautiful silver beak with a black tip and a stiff tail that can extend to a length of over six inches, about half their overall body length. They also have vivid reddish-orange feet and legs with long toes used for hanging.
They eat a diverse diet of fruits and have a voracious appetite! They will eat pieces of whole fruit with their small, pointed beak tips or consume diced fruits. Common dietary items include apple, pear, orange, tangerine, grapes, blueberries, diced green, leafy vegetables, and their favorites, banana and melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, and papaya. These foods are either diced or put into the tray in chunks. Many mousebirds do prefer to pick at larger chunks throughout the day, especially fruits like bananas. For this reason, I place large slices of fruit into the tray and then add some diced fruit to it. In order to minimize mess, I put a tray of fruits on the floor of the cage where it can be seen no matter where the birds prefer to hang in their cage.
Diet preparation is quick and easy. As stated, I dice fruits without seeds and skins. I also recommend supplementing the diet with enrichment items like whole slices of fruit where the skins can be left intact. I also add leafy greens two to three times per week and increase that when chicks are in the nest. Each mousebird will eat approximately a ½ cup of food per feeding. We recommend feeding twice daily until they are about six months of age but one feeding should last throughout the day after they have matured.
I also use some whole food supplements that have helped my birds to thrive. Using tea is a staple for all of my birds and I use different teas in different situations. For mousebirds, I have found organic decaffeinated tea as a wonderful addition to the diet. The antioxidants, vitamin C, and other nutrients like vitamin B1, B2, and B6 makes this a superior addition the avian diet. I will offer this steeped in their drinking water but also will mix in the ground tea leaves in with their diced fruit mixture. Other teas I offer include decaffeinated black teas and herbal teas like chamomile for calming nerve relaxation and digestion, rose hips for blood cleansing and potential fatigue, and peppermint for its antiseptic properties as well as its digestive benefits.
In the fruit mixture I add dried organic oregano as it has powerful antifungal properties that keeps fruit fresh longer as well as coconut oil. Coconut oil is a fantastic essential oil that is packed with Lauric acid, which promotes healthy metabolism and is known for its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, and MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) which increase available energy and are easily digestible. Caging does need to be somewhat tall and wide to accommodate their tail. We prefer a cage that is at least thirty (30) inches tall and wide and fill the cage with natural branches, especially willow varieties. Due to the fact that they hang on cage bars, it is helpful to hang a piece of thin Plexiglas or sit the cage on an easy to clean surface like so many other bird owners do for their psittacines. We also make sure to leave space on the floor for a plastic container for their dust bath which will be discussed later.
Behaviors are unique in that they scurry about with quick jumping motions, a reason for their rodent name! They do love live plants so a well-planted aviary is a plus for breeding though they may be destructive to some plants. During breeding season, which indoors can be year-round, they will nest in just about anything like a canary open wicker nest or a finch covered wicker basket. I have even had very determined pairs toss out all of their food and stuff bedding into their stainless steel dish to lay eggs! I prefer the open top finch breeding box as it provides them security, is easy to inspect, and will hold the eggs and babies if parents are startled. They will also use just about anything to create a comfortable interior, including coconut fibers, cotton and cotton fibers, wood shavings and finely shredding paper. I have also found dried leaves and twigs as well as mammal hair in their nests as well! Some birds have also completely built their own cup-like nests even though prefabricated nests are provided.
The reproductive cycle is somewhat shorter than that of psittacines and even other softbills as they can go to nest and lay a clutch of three to four eggs all within two to three days. The babies hatch after about 14 days and the babies grow very fast. At day nine, they must be pulled if you are to handraise them. At this point, they can be handfed by using small forceps and giving them small bits of fruit. Another facet of handraising is the need to stimulate chicks to defecate which the parents do by pecking at their vent opening to allow the solid waste out and remove it from the nest. Chicks also are adept at tilting their vent to release their feces out of the nest. We aid them in this behavior by lightly rubbing their vent with a paper towel. This only needs to be done the first few days until they have adjusted to their new diet and feeding regimen and can do it on their own. The babies have a short tail at this age and sleep with their tail straight up. We then feed them every hour from 6am until about midnight the first week, and then every 2 hours until weaning. They usually wean by 5 weeks of age though their adult plumage is not complete for another few months.
When taking home a handraised pet, some may experience a little hyperactivity as they are quite inquisitive. Almost immediately they will want to be close to their human companions so holding them in the hand and offering them food from hands will help reinforce this bond. In no time, they will be hanging from your shirt allowing you to scratch them! Offer them a plate of food at the bottom of the cage so they can see it no matter where they are. They don't drink a great deal of water but a fresh supply should be available at all times.
They don't bathe in water, however, as they prefer to take dust baths. I mimic this condition by providing them with fine bedding, like Kaytee's Bird Cage Litter made of recycled newspaper granules that look similar to cat litter, in a deep disposable container on the floor of the cage. They will almost immediately jump in and begin to roll in these granules. We recommend keeping this bath away from the food so as to avoid mixing bathing material in with their softfoods. Some mousebird enthusiasts have used children's play sand that has been sterilized to more closely imitate their natural bathing substrate.
Warmth is also key, especially for the first few potentially stressful days in their new home. Many birds, when in a new environment of any kind, will become stressed and warmth is important to make them as comfortable as possible. A heating pad under the cage or a heat lamp at a safe distance can really help though it is recommended you only use heat sources under close supervision. Keeping their cage in the warmest room in the house during this time is usually sufficient.
Mousebirds are a truly unique bird and make wonderful pets for owners who love them and train them properly. They love interacting with each other and humans if kept in the home and make a welcome addition in almost any family situation. We have thoroughly enjoyed our success in breeding this species and look forward to sharing this love with others further. We talk with many mousebird owners who have handraised birds as pets and their opinion is always positive. They have discovered the special qualities mentioned above in their own birds that have become part of their families. Families with children are particularly happy with this species as are apartment dwellers where noise must be limited. It is for these reasons mousebirds can be a wonderful addition to any home.
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Owney, the Postal Dog Mascot
Owney, also known as "Globe-trotter," was a mutt abandoned by a postal clerk at a Albany, New York post office in 1888. Postal workers bundled him in mail bags to keep him warm, and grateful Owney began his career as the unofficial postal system dog mascot.
Over the next decade Owney traveled by train over 140,000 miles, once even circling the globe, following postal professionals wherever they traveled. He was outfitted with a vest to which mail clerks would pin baggage tags with each city name. "American postal workers were his family," explained the curator of the National Postal Museum. "He liked anyone who smelled like a mail bag."
On June 11, 1897, a postal worker in Toledo, Ohio was showing off Owney -- who was chained in the post office basement -- to a local newspaper reporter (or photographer). Owney, who was an old dog by now, was agitated and barking. He bit the postal worker on the hand. A retired postmaster and historian told us that the postal worker "spread the word that Owney was mad, and the Toledo postmaster summoned a police officer, who shot him, thus ending the career of the famous little dog. These are the facts."
More on Owney's end is offered by Wayne Escott: "While a postal employee was showing Owney's tags to a local reporter in Toledo, Ohio, Owney turned and bit the postal employee, who subsequently died. The postal employee who died from the bite left behind a widow and a one-year old son (my grandfather)."
Despite his one fatal gaff, Owney was still a beloved dog. Mail clerks raised money to have him stuffed and put on display in a glass case -- first at Post Office Headquarters in Washington, DC; then at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair; then at the Smithsonian; then in Philadelphia; then back at the Smithsonian.
In 1993 he was moved to the new National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. He can still be seen there today, wearing his small doggy vest bristling with some of the over 1,000 medals and tags that he accumulated in his travels.
In 2011, Owney was deemed worthy of depiction on a US postage stamp.
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Batgirl is Batman's female counterpart in the DC Comics universe. This mask can be used to quickly and easily create a costume for her for Halloween or a comic convention when paired up with a black unitard or body suit.
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On November 30, 2016, the kingdom celebrated Unesco's recognition of the Chapei Dang Veng as part of the country's intangible cultural heritage. The accolade paved the way to the protection and resurgence of the ancient guitar-like instrument. Two years on, Cambodia continues to celebrate and exert effort on further uplifting chapei's significance. Som Kanika attends the first ever festival dedicated to the instrument in Siem Reap.
Chapei Dang Veng has always been a celebrated musical instrument around the kingdom. In fact, Unesco's recognition of it as an intangible cultural heritage two years ago made the popularity of chapei expand even wider.
To mark the second anniversary of such feat and to encourage cognizance to this unique art, Cambodian Living Arts (CLA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, held last week a three-day Chapei Dang Veng Festival in Siem Reap's oldest temple, Wat Bo.
The first ever Chapei Dang Veng Festival, which ran from November 30 to December 2, was meant to tighten the close connection between musicians whose specialisation is related to chapei and for them to collaborate more in creating music that would reach the younger generation.
"It is also our aim to gather local and foreign audiences and let them interact closely with chapei masters and artists. The festival involves workshops, panel discussions and knowledge-sharing on the history and significance of this beloved instrument," said Song Seng, the manager of CLA's Heritage Hub in Siem Reap.
The festival kickstarted with an essential dance ritual, Pithi Sampeah Kru, in which offerings were made to chapei masters and musicians. All artists set to perform were also given blessings to inspire them to perform with their heart and soul.
"This spiritual event was celebrated with the purpose of honouring the spirits of ancestors or masters – called Kru Thom – of music to possess the souls of the performers to give them confidence and focus in performing a very important musical tradition. Performers have to respect all these spirits, whether they're performing or not. It's a tradition," explained Seng.
For three nights, three generations of Chapei Dang Veng artists, showcased their musical skills, captivating everyone in the audience area with the power of the music of chapei.
Chapei Dang Veng was presented to the audience in two art forms – Cheav Khan Sla and Areak – that go beyond pure entertainment.
Cheav Khan Sla is usually performed in traditional Khmer weddings to show the unconditional love of parents towards their children, and vice versa.
Areak, meanwhile, is more spiritually-centered and more vibrant. In performing such, the chapei is made to produce an upbeat rhythm that is believed to awaken spirits and heal sick people.
Inside Wat Bo, 15 performers brought their own chapei instruments and plucked the two-stringed instrument to give beautiful melodies that echoed throughout the temple. Their two-hour musical presentation made chapei all the more valuable and worthy of the accolade it received two years ago.
Even with chapei being considered an ancient instrument, festival organisers also introduced a different kind of performance set to prove the instrument's versatility and relevance to modern society. The artists of the Khmer Magic Music Bus and Community of Living Chapei combined modern music and Chapei Dang Veng, and together made a performance like no other.
The audience were also given brief information on the history of chapei and the research conducted by ethnomusicologist and music archaeologist Patrick Kersalé, who carried out many missions in Cambodia since 2009 to seek traditional music at risk of disappearing.
A panel discussion was also held to raise awareness about Chapei Dang Veng to the next generation. Chapei masters Kaosal Voha Kong Nay, Sao Eang (Lokta Kompul Pich), Kong Hing and Keo Hoeun gamely gave their own stories and perspective on the importance of chapei in both ancient and new Cambodia.
"To see Chapei Dang Veng remain alive in Khmer society, all of us have to help and protect it together, we have to engage with the society in all forms from entertainment to education so then the next generation will be able to learn and know the value of this instrument. Importantly, unity and understanding among chapei artists is the strongest foundation to keep this music alive," shared Master Sao Eang, who has been playing chapei since 1960.
Also raised during the panel discussion is an old-time misconception that playing chapei can lead to blindness. This fallacy has been said to contribute to the fears and lack of enthusiasm among young people to learn how to play the instrument.
Master Kaosal Voha Kong Nay explained, "I've been blind since I was four, and I started learning Chapei Dang Veng at the age of 13. So, it's not true that the instrument has caused my disability. It's a total misunderstanding that should be eradicated now".
Hoping to get the attention and interest of more young Khmers, Cambodian Living Arts also conducted storytelling sections, lessons on classical wedding and Areak music, puppet-making and drawing sessions. Schoolchildren from three primary schools in Siem Reap were given a crash-class on how chapei is made and played, and how the instrument has also contributed to the art of puppetry.
The three-day Chapei Dang Veng Festival ended on a high note as all workshops, discussions, performances and other events were filled with people who showed sincere interest and appreciation to the beloved instrument.
Cambodian Living Arts hopes to create more events such as Chapei Dang Veng Festival to re-introduce our traditional arts and music for the younger generation to uphold and preserve.