Genetic Engineering

• Genetic modification involves altering the DNA of an organism to introduce new traits or characteristics.
• Genetic engineering has the potential to eliminate genetic diseases in humans.
• Genetic engineering can be used to breed disease-resistant crops and enhance nutritional value.
• Genetic engineering can be used to develop genetically modified bacteria that can break down pollutants and clean up environmental contaminants.
• Genetic engineering can be used to produce pharmaceuticals, such as insulin, by inserting the gene responsible for producing the desired protein into a host organism.
• The process typically involves introducing foreign genes into the target organism's genome using various techniques such as gene editing, transgenesis, or cisgenesis.
• Transgenesis involves inserting foreign genetic material from one species into another through methods like microinjection or electroporation.
• Genetically modified foods have been linked to health concerns, including allergies and cancer risks.
• The use of genetically engineered animals raises ethical issues related to animal welfare and human safety.
• Gene therapy is a medical treatment that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases by introducing functional copies of defective genes into cells.
• GMOs have been linked to allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and increased pesticide usage.