Gentechnik unmittelbar erleben: „BioTech mobil”︁ und „Science live”︁

The projects „BioTech mobil”︁ and „Science live”︁, initiated by the Bavarian State Government and by the German Ministry for Education and Research, espectively, inform the public about the basis, methods and applications of modern biotechnology and genetics in medicine, agriculture, food production and environmental protection. The central element of each project is a Roadshow Truck, fully equipped as modern genetic laboratory. Each truck is accompanied by three biologists with a doctor's degree. One focus group of the projects are highschool students, who have the opportunity to achieve practical skills in molecular genetics. Isolation of genomic DNA and plasmids, amplification of DNA‐stretches via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis are taught. For most schools, the trucks offer a peculiar chance to implement practical learning possibilities for the students.     

Das UNESCO-Programm „Der Mensch und die Biosphäre”︁ (MAB)

Die im Rahmen des zwischenstaatlichen UNESCO-Programms ?Der Mensch und die Biosphäre”? (Man and the Biosphere; MAB) ausgewiesenen Biosphärenreservate sind Instrumente, um natürliche biotische und abiotische Ressourcen zu schützen, zu pflegen und nachhaltig zum Nutzen des Menschen zu entwickeln. Biosphärenreservate eröffnen damit die Chance, beispielhaft zu demonstrieren, wie Wege zu einer dauerhaft umweltgerechten Lebensweise beschritten werden können.     

Zur „Genauigkeit”︁ bei J. G. Mendel

When taking into account J. G. MENDEL's observed frequencies and comparing them with those noted down by BATESON, CORRENS and DARBISHIRE no ?striking”? preciseness in accordance with the statement made by F. WELLING is to be noticed statistically. By means of the four-field table measure K speculations as to a ?too precise”? indication of frequencies are to be refuted in an easy way.