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New page: '''Genetic Engineering''', '''Biological Engineering''' or '''Genetic Modification / Splicing''' is the process of changing the DNA of organisms (their genes) in order to use the natur...
'''Genetic Engineering''', '''Biological Engineering''' or '''Genetic Modification / Splicing''' is the process of changing the [[DNA]] of organisms (their genes) in order to use the natural or new synthetic biological system for a manmade purpose.
The 1978 [[Nobel Prize]] for Medicine was awarded for the ability to isolate endonucleases, which cut DNA at specific sites, which is generally considered the beginnings of this field.
Examples of Genetic Engineering are the manufacture of pharmaceutical drug products, including [[insulin]] and many other high value proteins used for genetic therapies.
Crops, including "Roundup Ready" [[canola]], [[corn]] and [[cotton]] have been made resistant to herbicides.
Experimental animals including fruit flies and mice have been used in research.
Some argue that Genetic Engineering is "playing god", and it should not be carried out. While others belive it a logical extension of cross breeding and that it has many opportunities to improve the lives of people.
[[Category:Engineering]]
[[Category:Medicine]]
The 1978 [[Nobel Prize]] for Medicine was awarded for the ability to isolate endonucleases, which cut DNA at specific sites, which is generally considered the beginnings of this field.
Examples of Genetic Engineering are the manufacture of pharmaceutical drug products, including [[insulin]] and many other high value proteins used for genetic therapies.
Crops, including "Roundup Ready" [[canola]], [[corn]] and [[cotton]] have been made resistant to herbicides.
Experimental animals including fruit flies and mice have been used in research.
Some argue that Genetic Engineering is "playing god", and it should not be carried out. While others belive it a logical extension of cross breeding and that it has many opportunities to improve the lives of people.
[[Category:Engineering]]
[[Category:Medicine]]