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Genetic modification is the method of altering or selecting the genetic material of an organism to give it new characteristics. Examine various examples of genetic modification in humans, livestock, food, and medicine.
Pollution-Resistant Plants
Poplar trees created by University of Washington scientists can absorb contaminated water through their roots and clean it before releasing it back into the atmosphere. The plants were hundreds of times more effective than normal poplars at cleaning such contaminants.
Rice with a Golden Hue
Golden rice, which contains beta-carotene — the same vitamin that turns carrots orange — is a good example of genetic engineering in action. As a result, people who do not have access to many vitamins will get a good dose of vitamin A from the rice.
Corn with Insecticide
Why not genetically engineer crops that destroy pests on their own instead of spraying insecticide on them? Corn has been genetically modified to contain a toxin that destroys insects. Although this corn can hurt beneficial insects like butterflies, proponents argue that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Onions That Don't Cry
Onions and weeping used to go hand in hand, but that is no longer the case. In 2008, a New Zealand scientist created an onion that lacked the sunion enzyme, which breaks you apart. These onions are sweeter and won't make you cry.
Antivenom that has been genetically engineered
Rather than injecting venom into animals and collecting antibodies, scientists are using genetically engineered DNA to generate synthetic DNA to replicate venoms. The DNA that replicates the venom is also responsible for producing immunogens in the body that protect against the toxins.
Heparin is an example.
Heparin is an animal-derived drug that aids in the treatment of blood clotting disorders. Scientists are working on a genetically engineered form of heparin that does not include the use of animal sources
GM is a technique that involves injecting DNA into an organism's genome. New DNA is transferred into plant cells to create a GM plant. Usually, the cells are grown in tissue culture and then transformed into plants.