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Dense rows of tall green corn plants in a genetically modified corn field, with tassels visible at the top against a pale sky. A pile of uncooked golden rice grains, which are bright yellow due to genetic modification to contain vitamin A. A step-by-step diagram shows donor DNA and vector DNA cut with restriction enzymes to create overhangs, mixed and sealed with ligase to form recombinant DNA, which is introduced into bacterial cells. The recombinant DNA replicates as the cells divide, producing clones.
Learn about genetic engineering and how it is applied to microbes to genetically modify them for use in medicines, food, and fuel
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CRISPR and genetically modified humans.
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Learn about genetic engineering and how it is applied to microbes to genetically modify them for use in medicines, food, and fuel
An overview of genetic engineering, particularly as applied to microbes.
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Vaccine development
The generation of vaccines relies heavily on techniques in genetic engineering.
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Genetically engineered corn (maize)
Plants can be genetically engineered to acquire traits that are not naturally present...
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Golden rice
Grains of golden rice, a genetically modified rice (Oryza sativa) that contains...
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Recombinant DNA
Steps involved in the engineering of a recombinant DNA molecule.
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