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Polymorph (Red Dwarf Character)
G.E.L.F. or GELF is an acronym for genetic engineering, genetically engineered lifeform.Elyce Rae Helford "'OK, homeboys, let's posse!' Masculine anxiety, gender, race and class in ''Red Dwarf''" in John R. Cook, Peter Wright, (2006), ''British science fiction television: a hitchhiker's guide'', page 243. I.B.Tauris It was used in two science fiction television programs, originally appearing in the BBC's cult following#Television, cult situation comedy, sitcom ''Red Dwarf'', and later on in the U.S. drama ''seaQuest DSV''. ''Red Dwarf'' The concept of GELFs is explored in several episodes of ''Red Dwarf'' including "Polymorph (Red Dwarf episode), Polymorph" (1989), "Camille (Red Dwarf), Camille" (1991), "Psirens" (1993), "Emohawk: Polymorph II" (1993), and "Krysis" (2016). The writers of the series had stated early on in production that they did not want any extraterrestrial life in popular culture, aliens to exist in their show's universe; but as the series continued, in order to p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the modification and manipulation of an organism's genes using technology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. New DNA is obtained by either isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using recombinant DNA methods or by artificially synthesising the DNA. A construct is usually created and used to insert this DNA into the host organism. The first recombinant DNA molecule was made by Paul Berg in 1972 by combining DNA from the monkey virus SV40 with the lambda virus. As well as inserting genes, the process can be used to remove, or "knock out", genes. The new DNA can be inserted randomly, or targeted to a specific part of the genome. An organism that is generated through genetic engineering is considered to be genetically modified (GM) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
