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What Does It Mean?

Genetic engineering in humans means that some part of the DNA of a person has been altered in some way.

It is possible through genetic engineering people could be given bigger brains or any other structural alterations.

Human genetic engineering promises to cure disease and increase the immunity of people to viruses.

Why?

The potential of genetic engineering is

To cure medical conditions and hopefully prolong life.

Genetic engineering could also be used to change people’s genomes, which could enable people to re- grow limbs and other organs. It could also be used to make people stronger, faster and even smarter.

Changes at Conception

Genetic engineering is easily accomplished by making changes just before the first division of the embryo. This is done so the gene will be expressed throughout and will carry on to children, grandchildren, and all other generations.

Types of Engineering

There are two main types of