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The benefits and risks of using genetic engineering in medical applications

Volume: 113  ,  Issue: 1 , November    Published Date: 20 November 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 498  ,  Download: 972 , Pages: 107 - 117    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011311120214136

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# Author Name
1 Nopcharai Siritantian

Abstract

Genetic engineering is a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to change the DNA of an organism. This may involve changing a single base pair (A-T or C-G), deleting a region of DNA or adding a new segment of DNA. At present, this method is used widely in medicine, industry and agriculture. So, it plays an important role in society. The purpose of this article is mention to the benefits and risks of using genetic engineering in various ways including medicine and food production. In addition, it demonstrates the process of genetic engineering such as insulin production. Not only this mention about history development of genetic engineering but also its use in the future. Although using genetic engineering provides many advantages, it is concerned with medical ethics and the development of cancer. Therefore, one should consider both pros and cons by weighing whether it is valuable to use this method before reaching the last decision.

Keywords

  • cancer
  • genetic engineering
  • insulin production
  • GMO food
  • vaccine production
  • cancer
  • covid-19