Because they originated in Mesoamerica, chayote plants grow best in semi-tropical climates, although they have adapted to a number of growing conditions in warmer climates. The largest source of chayotes continues to be Central America, including Costa Rica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. Chayotes can: Prevent cardiovascular disease
Recombinant DNA is widely used in biotechnology, medicine and research. Today, recombinant proteins and other products that result from the use of rDNA technology are found in essentially every western pharmacy, doctor's or veterinarian's office, medical testing laboratory, and biological research laboratory.
Many ethical issues surround the use of DNA in forensic technology. DNA is present in nearly every cell of our bodies, and we leave cells behind everywhere we go without even realizing it. Flakes of skin, drops of blood, hair, and saliva all contain DNA that can be used to identify us.