Genetic Engineering

As technology has developed rapidly throughout the past century, scientists have pioneered a plethora of scientific technological advancements to increase opportunities in discovering new concepts. One example of these breakthroughs was genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is manipulation of genetic makeup of living things- animals, plants and human beings.

Since the beginning of animal and human existence, natural selection was the primary element of animal evolution and development. However, the evolution of humans may rely solely on artificial lab science after a certain point. Scientists can now use an artificial version of DNA known as recombinant DNA (rDNA) to control certain genes in human DNA. rDNA consists of DNA samples from a multitude of sources. The various bits of DNA are combined to create rDNA, which isn't typically found in human genomes.
rDNA is produced with the help of bacteria and yeast. Pieces of DNA, with the company of artificial elements, are transferred into bacteria and yeast cells. The elements dictate how the cells combine their DNA with the DNA samples. The result of this process is rDNA.

Although scientists are consistently developing ideas and technology meant to progress society, this particular creation is interesting in its own way. Who could've thought that scientists would be able to insert technology into your genes and alter anything they'd like?

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