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Uses of Genetic Modification

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Uses of Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering has many different possible applications, including:

Transferring genes into animals

Transferring genes into animals

  • Sheep have had their genomes modified so that their milk contains drugs that can be used to treat human diseases.
Transferring genes into plants

Transferring genes into plants

  • Many genetically modified (GM) crops exist. They have been engineered to have the following characteristics:
    • Resistance to diseases, insects, or herbicides.
    • Production of larger or ‘better’ fruits.
Transferring genes into bacteria

Transferring genes into bacteria

  • Bacterial DNA has been engineered in such a way that it contains the human insulin gene.
  • By creating a colony of this modified bacteria, there can be rapid and cheap production of large quantities of human insulin. This can be used to treat type 1 diabetics.
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