GENETIC ENGINEERING AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Discoveries leading to the elucidation of the structure and metabolism of nucleic acids resulted in recombinant DNA technology with the power to modify these molecules in many fundamental ways. This technology presents endless possibilities in all biological sciences. In this brief review, we considered the basic principles of genetic engineering and characterization of nuclei acids that provide the tools for biological applications. Some medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications were briefly discussed. The overall goal is to introduce bioscientists to this technology with a view to influencing the way and approach to all biosciences in the coming years.