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Article: Biotechnology genetic engineering and GMOs
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- Canadian Women's Health Network
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- June 30, 2000
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BIOTECHNOLOGY genetic engineering and GMOs
THERE HAS BEEN MUCH TALK ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY, GENETIC ENGINEERING AND GMOs BUT WHAT IS THIS REALLY ALL ABOUT?
What is biotechnology?
The field of biotechnology, which involves genetic technology, has been a hot topic lately. Our genes, as well as those of all living organisms, contain important information.
Indeed, some would even say they contain the key to knowledge. We are currently in the era of genetics - scientists have figured out how to manipulate genes and move them from one species or category of living being to another. These manipulations are called genetic engineering and its practical applications know no bounds: we need only choose ...