Humanity has been editing life's blueprint for millennia
In short: While modern genetic engineering often sparks debate, the practice of altering genomes is actually an ancient human endeavor. This video explores how we transitioned from selective breeding to sophisticated DNA manipulation.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are created by using modern techniques to artificially modify an organism's DNA. By changing the genome, humans can specifically alter physical and biological characteristics.
This process is a technological evolution of selective breeding, a method humans have used for thousands of years to shape the plants and animals around them.
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