This blog post examines the ethical issues surrounding GMO and human genetic engineering, focusing on the arguments against them and the counterarguments. You’ve probably heard the term “GMO” at least once before. Whether you heard it on the news or read it in a newspaper, GMO has become a familiar term to us. GMO stands for “Genetically Modified Organism,” which can be translated into...
In this blog post, we will examine how LED and OLED technologies are driving innovation in slim displays and how they will evolve in the future. LED and OLED light the way at the forefront of display technology As appearance becomes increasingly important, the diet and fitness craze is gaining momentum. Now, this “diet” craze is spreading to devices around us. Display devices such as TVs...
In this blog post, we will examine the principles and differences between MRI and CT scans and check how well we understand them. In modern society, the medical field is constantly advancing and improving. People are living longer than their ancestors and strive for a more prosperous and happy life. In this process, the importance of health is becoming increasingly prominent, and the human...
In this blog post, we will explore the innovations that MEMS technology will bring to our daily lives, healthcare, and the environment. MEMS: Tiny machines that create a tiny world Looking at the development of modern science and technology, we see two contrasting trends. One is toward super-sized structures, which maximize energy and create larger structures and systems. For example...
In this blog post, we will explore how NFC technology has transformed our daily lives and established itself as a safe and convenient means of communication. Let’s say you go to the library to borrow a book. First, you choose the book you want to read. When selecting a book, you typically choose based on the title or cover, but sometimes you might refer to recommended books or come...
In this blog post, we will examine the technical advantages and limitations of OLED and explore whether it can become the next-generation display to replace LCD. OLED: Opening the Door to the Future of Displays What is the most important sense we use to receive information? Most people would answer “sight” or “hearing.” Among these, sight is an essential sense for conveying information...
In this blog post, we will examine the innovations brought about by the development of PCR and real-time PCR technology in genetics and molecular biology research, as well as their applications. In 1993, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Kary Mullis for developing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This breakthrough opened the door to amplifying DNA in large quantities even if...
In this blog post, we will examine the ethics of these two thinkers, focusing on their views on moral good and evil, their methods of evaluating human behavior, and the philosophical limitations and ways to overcome them. Petrus Abaelardus’ Concept of Good and Evil Petrus Abaelardus acknowledges that God is omniscient, omnipotent, and completely good. If so, how does he explain the...
In this blog post, we examine whether GMOs are the key to solving hunger or if they pose potential risks to human health and the environment. GMOs have been on our tables for about 18 years. As of 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the agency responsible for testing the safety of GMOs in Korea, has approved a total of 37 genetically modified crops. In 2023, South Korea imported 4...
In this blog post, we will look at how PCR technology has been used to quickly and accurately diagnose viral infections such as Ebola and COVID-19. In 2014, the Ebola virus struck fear into the hearts of people around the world. The Ebola virus is highly lethal, with a fatality rate of 50–90% within a week of infection. However, more important than the fatality rate is the extent of the...