amirahj
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Hello,
I'm Amirah. I am a graduate student at Georgia State University working with a lab group who aims to solve the problems of coral bleaching. Our project as of now revolves around the idea of us genetically modifying the coral symbionts (zooxanthellae) in order to protect the coral from bleaching events.
To elaborate, we are working to introduce genes in to the symbiotic algae that would in some way convey protection to the corals against bleaching. The thoughts is that we would eventually colonize coral in reefs with these genetically altered algae to preserve the coral reefs.
However, we are aware that not everyone who wants to preserve corals is ok with the use and release of genetically modified organisms. We are hoping to use this forum as a way to get a feel for how the public views using this method as a way to prevent coral bleaching.
Do you like this idea?
Does it seem safe?
Is it scary?
Do you have any concerns or caveats?
Please help us by responding to this thread with answers to the above questions or by posting your own questions, comments, concerns.
We look forward to this discussion!
I'm Amirah. I am a graduate student at Georgia State University working with a lab group who aims to solve the problems of coral bleaching. Our project as of now revolves around the idea of us genetically modifying the coral symbionts (zooxanthellae) in order to protect the coral from bleaching events.
To elaborate, we are working to introduce genes in to the symbiotic algae that would in some way convey protection to the corals against bleaching. The thoughts is that we would eventually colonize coral in reefs with these genetically altered algae to preserve the coral reefs.
However, we are aware that not everyone who wants to preserve corals is ok with the use and release of genetically modified organisms. We are hoping to use this forum as a way to get a feel for how the public views using this method as a way to prevent coral bleaching.
Do you like this idea?
Does it seem safe?
Is it scary?
Do you have any concerns or caveats?
Please help us by responding to this thread with answers to the above questions or by posting your own questions, comments, concerns.
We look forward to this discussion!