Transgenic Organisms

Transgenic research is the norm today. Take a gene from one organism and transplant it into another organism to solve a problem or create a more adaptable organism or look for an innovative way to produce new drugs. In this part of the module, we will look at a few examples of how transgenic research may affect our lives in the future. Which question do you want to begin with?

• Can you place a human gene into a bacterium?
• Can you place a bacterial gene into a plant?
• Can you place a fungal gene into a plant?
• Can you place a human gene into an animal?
• Can you place a human gene into a plant?
• What are some of the concerns of using transgenic organisms, especially plants?
• What techniques are used in transgenic research?