genetics

CREATION AND CURES Imagine not worrying about being perfect. Having IQ levels better than Einstein, but with an appealing appearance, singing better than the Backstreet Boys, and playing a favorite sport like a professional. Well, fortunately scientists have found a way of making those imaginative thoughts into reality through Genetic Engineering. Decades ago genetic engineering began, in its most simplest form, by cross breeding crops and cattle as well as domestic pets. Different traits were …

…insulin gene in Escherichia coli bacteria. Previously, this hormone, used by insulin-dependent people with diabetes, had been available only in limited quantities from hogs.”(Encarta 99). Whether one is prepared or not genetic engineering will be a major part in the future. We are at the beginning of a new era, we can choose to shun this new and powerful biotechnology or we can support it and see what monumental changes it can bring. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**