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- 2. What is genetic engineering? Genetic engineering can be defined as manipulation of an organism’s genes with
- 3. Fields of application Research Medicine Agriculture Industry Regulation
- 4. Benefits from genetic engineering Fighting diseases Increase in life expectancy Increased variety of foods and drinks
- 5. Fighting diseases There are some severe diseases which we will likely never be able to fight
- 6. Increase in life expectancy Since we can fight many diseases with genetic engineering, the overall life
- 7. Increased variety of foods and drinks With the help of genetic manipulation, we could increase the
- 8. Nutritious food Additionally, with the help of genetic engineering, it may be possible to create more
- 9. Decrease in the use of pesticides If we are able to modify the genetics in a
- 10. Medical foods With the help of genetic engineering, we may also be able to create certain
- 11. Decrease in the use of resources Through genetic engineering, it would be possible to create plant
- 12. Increase in growth rates of animals and plants We may also be able to increase the
- 13. Development of specific characteristics Through genetic modification, we may also be able to strengthen specific characteristics
- 14. Problems with genetic engineering Religious and ethic concerns Genetic issues Health issues Allergies Resistant insects and
- 15. Religious and ethic concerns Many followers of religions are strictly against genetic engineering since they think
- 16. Genetic issues Genetic manipulation can also cause genetic problems if we do not handle it in
- 17. Health issues Genetic engineering also poses a risk to human health. For example, genetically modified food
- 18. Allergies Genetic engineering may also lead to the development of allergies against certain food items. Since
- 19. Resistant insects and pests Genetic engineering is also used to modify plants. Specifically, some plant species
- 20. Antibiotic resistance Some researchers are afraid that genetic engineering may also lead to a resistance against
- 21. Reduction in genetic variety Genetic engineering would also lead to a reduction in genetic diversity. Since
- 22. Effects on wildlife Since genetically modified plants often contain own pesticides, they can be quite harmful
- 23. Soil pollution Researchers found that residues of genetically modified plants persist on the soil of fields
- 24. Displacement of natural species If genetically modified plants are more resistant against pests, chances are that
- 25. Influence of certain industries and interest groups Genetic engineering is an area which can be quite
- 26. Conclusion Gene engineering is a quite controversial topic in our society. It has many advantages and
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