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Here are some applications of genetic engineering:
Medicine Genetic engineering has been used to mass-produce many drugs, including insulin, human growth hormones, and vaccines.
It can also be used for: Diagnosing genetic diseases Personalizing medical treatments Gene therapies Vaccine development Risk prediction
Animals (Genetic engineering can involve altering an animal's genetic material to modify certain characteristics or introduce new traits. For example, it can be used to create disease resistance or enhanced growth.)
Agriculture
Genetic engineering can have many benefits for agriculture, including: Faster and more precise breeding Higher crop yields Development of more nutritious food Decreased need for herbicides and pesticides
Genetic engineering can also be used for: Developing cancer therapies Enhancing brewing yeasts Creating genetically modified plants and livestock
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