Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering refers to the many different manipulative processes regarding genetic modification, such as deleting portions of DNA sequence or splicing together DNA from more than one individual. This process can be applied to any organism like viruses, animals, or humans. The use of technical equipment and scientific understanding to manipulate DNA overrides the natural process of evolution, making this scientific advancement controversial. This informative volume explores what genetic engineering consists of and provides a balanced overview about the controversies that surround the practice.
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Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering refers to the many different manipulative processes regarding genetic modification, such as deleting portions of DNA sequence or splicing together DNA from more than one individual. This process can be applied to any organism like viruses, animals, or humans. The use of technical equipment and scientific understanding to manipulate DNA overrides the natural process of evolution, making this scientific advancement controversial. This informative volume explores what genetic engineering consists of and provides a balanced overview about the controversies that surround the practice.
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Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering

by Tina Kafka
Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering

by Tina Kafka

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Genetic engineering refers to the many different manipulative processes regarding genetic modification, such as deleting portions of DNA sequence or splicing together DNA from more than one individual. This process can be applied to any organism like viruses, animals, or humans. The use of technical equipment and scientific understanding to manipulate DNA overrides the natural process of evolution, making this scientific advancement controversial. This informative volume explores what genetic engineering consists of and provides a balanced overview about the controversies that surround the practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781420501483
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date: 08/01/2009
Series: Hot Topics Series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 13 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction A Scientific Revolution 6

Chapter 1 Pharming: The Disease or the Cure? 11

Chapter 2 Genetically Engineered Foods: Whose Appetite Do They Satisfy? 28

Chapter 3 From Fabric to Fuel 46

Chapter 4 Designer Babies 61

Chapter 5 Extreme Genetic Engineering: The Future 77

Notes 92

Discussion Questions 97

Organizations to Contact 99

For More Information 102

Index 106

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112

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