September 29, 2006:: No. 30
| What: |
Get the basics about modified organisms and their
potential global impact and find out about the myths
and misconceptions of agricultural biotechnology. Learn
answers to such questions as: What are the major applications
of plant genetic engineering? How is plant genetic
engineering performed? What is the difference between
conventional breeding and genetic engineering? Why
is plant genetic engineering controversial? Are biotech
foods safe? |
| When: |
Wednesday, Oct. 4
7:30
a.m. |
| Where: |
Coyote Hills Golf Course
1440
E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton |
| Cost: |
$10. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended
by contacting
Doug Colby at 657-278-7018 or dcolby@fullerton.edu. |
| Who: |
Christopher Meyer, CSUF professor
of chemistry and biochemistry, will discuss his research
during a Dean’s Breakfast Briefing: “From
the Petri Dish to the Dinner Plate!” Meyer’s
current work involves structure and function studies
of ADPGlucose Pyrophosphorylase, the rate-limiting
enzyme in the synthesis of starch. The regulation of
the starch biosynthetic pathway is a growing area of
interest because of the increasing demand for natural
and modified starches in a variety of industries. These
renewable and biodegradable carbon sources can serve
as inexpensive starting materials for biofuels, organic
acids and antibiotic synthesis and have potential for
use in the making of specialty plastics, adhesives,
detergents, surfactants and packaging materials. The
National Science Foundation has funded Meyer’s
research in recent years. |
| Media Contacts: |
Christopher Meyer, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 657-278-4173
or
cmeyer@fullerton.edu |
